They may be all it is ... this horse has never been
in with another horse. Ever. He was raised on his own and he's 10 years old.
He's never had to fight for his food. I'm hoping this is it!!! He seems healthy
every other way. I called my vet earlier this morning and he said they usually
show other signs besides just taking their time to eat. And his teeth were just
done this spring.
I put him out in the pasture after I posted this
morning and he's been eating "like a horse" all day. He got pretty mad at me
when I switched the mares out and brough him in. Been kicking and bucking and
running ever since.
My horse was used to eating alone
in his own stall. He would munch on grain, then hay, the grain and back
and forth, taking his time until he was finished. I brought him home
where I have a 2 stall barn that the horses walk in and out at will. Add a
boss mare who is always hungry and he learned to eat much faster.
