It is a known fact that horses graze throughout the majority of the day, anywhere up to 18 hours are spent eating low-grade grasses. What I didn't know is that there is an metal factor associated with grazing. In the book 'Horses for Dummies' it is said that the equine brain is designed for grazing and doing so is the equivalent to us working, watching tv or reading.
If horses aren't able to graze they may develop stable vices out of boredom.
Re-reading this reminds me of the slow feeder hay nets and thinking about the EcoNet.
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