It could be due to the smell or texture of the feed that irritates the horse; it could also be supplements or medications that you’re putting into the grain that causes your horse to stop eating. Be sure that premixed feeds and straight grains are within their printed expiration date, and store feeds correctly to avoid mould or oxidation from exposure to air and moisture. In very hot weather, buy only enough feed to last a week or so to prevent fermentation of grains and molasses in storage. Well now teacher,Why did you not use my favorite idiom - "a nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse"or "I'm so hungry I could eat the gable off a horse"The ones you did use were good though. Well done.

Lameness, which may compromise a horse's mobility and make it difficult for him to consume enough feedWe all feed our horses to ensure they get the right nutrients for work and health and we’ve all heard that we should feed ‘little and often’… but just how little is little and just how often is often?! Try feeding your horse after they have been ridden and cooled off. They will be tired and so less likely to worry about distractions and more interested in eating their food,” adds Anna. “Hanging a haynet outside the stable so that the horse can watch what’s going on on the yard while they eat is a great way to keep them eating.

The horse’s stomach is small – just about the size of rugby ball – with a limited capacity of 9-15 litres and comprises just 10% of the digestive system. The stomach uses both acid and enzymes to start digestion and this works far more efficiently if your horse’s meal size is kept small. Does your horse have difficulty maintaining a healthy weight? Do his ribs protrude despite your best efforts to keep him well-fed? Here are some tips for managing the "hard keeper." Making a mess with the feed often indicates that there are problems with the teeth. In that case, you can see wet balls of roughage in and beside the manger (‘quidding’). Another cause could be the tastiness of your feed. Some horses have a very specific taste. You can also have restless eaters, who throw their feed out of the manger, or, even worse, destruct the whole manger. The reason could be a busy environment. Perhaps your horse doesn’t get on with his neighbour and that makes him restless. This lesson is great !! I like this way of study idioms very much . The sounds ,the pictures will help me to remember this lesson easier and longer than the way which I used to do: Only learn by writing the idioms and make the sentences with that idioms. Thank you very much for your lessons . Please keep helping our in studying idioms .I hope you're always healthy to compose greater another lessons for our !!!This stimulates the digestive system and helps the horse feel more interested in their feed. If your horse still refuses to eat their feed, consider gradually changing them over to something else. How to encourage your horse to eat and drink at competitions Most of these conditions involve abdominal pain making your horse lose interest in eating or drinking. Anna also suggests changing when you feed your horse, but as always, make any changes gradually to avoid any digestive upset and risking colic.