Spring Grass: What It Can Do to Your Horse’s Health
24 August, 2026
Spring is a welcome change for both horses and their owners. The days become warmer, grass begins to grow rapidly and paddocks can suddenly look lush and green. But while spring grass may look like the perfect natural food for your horse, young, rapidly growing grass can contain high levels of readily available carbohydrates and may provide considerably less fibre than mature pasture or hay. For some horses, this sudden change in diet can have a significant impact on their health. The effects can range from changes in behaviour and digestion through to weight gain, insulin dysregulation and inflammation, in…
