Horses drop weight, lose condition and become thin and poor because of an inadequate supply of essential nutrients! The fat cover is used up first then muscle and other high-protein tissue gets broken down, leading in extremis to this poor example.

Causes of Equine Weight Loss
Human error - Underfeeding! seek advice from an experienced horse owner, your feed merchant or vet or a nutritionist, or online. Weigh your feeds & haynets.
Treat advice from social media with caution.
Check for health problems including worming & other parasites & teeth.
Poor management can cause stress.

For a detailed account of the causes & rectification of adverse condition go to the original Horseheath Equine Nutrition website

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