The horses are seasonal grazers - they eat different things at different times of the year. March is a transitional month and the pickings are a bit slim, but that’s as nature intended. It’s important that the horses go into spring on the leaner side so that all the new, green grass doesn’t cause serious health issues for them. The Banker horses are well-adapted to this environment and can survive (and thrive) on rough forage and very few calories. Honeysuckle vine and Russian olive are two of the more interesting plants we’ve observed them eating lately.
The horses are seasonal grazers - they eat different things at different times of the year. March is a transitional month and the pickings are a bit slim, but that’s as nature intended. It’s important that the horses go into spring on the leaner side so that all the new, green grass doesn’t... See More
The horses are seasonal grazers - they eat different things at different times of the year. March is a transitional month and the pickings are a... See More