Dr David Marlin answers your questions!
“A lot of people associate frosty grass with an increased risk of colic. There is no proof of that at all. In fact, colic at this time of year is usually due to decreased water intake and impaction colic.
Frosty grass is safe to eat the only horses you should worry about are those horses and ponies prone to Laminitis.
Because on sunny frosty mornings, the grass will have a higher sugar content, so be aware if you have horses or ponies prone to laminitis or EMS-type illnesses.
Read the full article here – https://askanimalweb.com/is-it-ok-for-horses-to-eat-frosty-frozen-grass/
