WHAT IS PICA?

The term your veterinarian might use to describe what your horse is doing is called pica, which is an eating disorder and means your horse is eating something that’s not usually considered to be food. Some of the items in this list you might be familiar with your horse eating, while others might come as a surprise. Even if you don’t think your horse is ingesting these things, it’s always a good idea to check your property and his enclosure for some of the more hazardous items and ensure that he can’t get into them if he tried.