Is Oats a Healthy Horse Feed?
The short answer is: yes, oats may be a suitable horse feed for lots of horses, but not all horses and not in every ration. Oats have long been a staple in equine nutrition because they are commonly used, palatable, and easier to digest than some other grain sources. They can fit well into a balanced ration when the horse has enough forage, the workload matches the energy intake, and the overall diet is managed with care. That said, oats are still a concentrate, not a