The Scoop Equine Nutrition Podcast: Ep 42: Did horses evolve to eat poor quality forage?

The Scoop Equine Nutrition Podcast: Ep 42: Did horses evolve to eat poor quality forage?

From The Scoop: Equine Nutrition Podcast by Annie Emery

February 13, 2026 · 14 min

About this episode

This episode explores whether horses evolved to eat poor quality forage by examining equine digestive anatomy and challenging common narratives.

Did Horses Evolve to Eat Poor Quality Forage? It’s a common claim in the horse world — but is it actually true? In this episode, we take a closer look at what equine digestive anatomy tells us about forage, fiber, and evolution. We’ll challenge some oversimplified internet narratives and talk about what “poor” and “rich” forage really mean. This podcast is hosted by certified and independent equine nutrition advisor Annie Emery, from the USA. This is free from commercial sales of feeds and su...

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