When we consider how to feed our equines we need to look at how to mirror their natural environment and diet.

Horses evolved as a plains dwelling animal living in the grasslands, they are designed to roam long distances, graze and browse low-quality forage (about 16 hours per day spent foraging).

Donkeys descend from the African wild ass where their natural habitat was dry, rocky, steep and sparse, donkeys have an ability well beyond horses to cope with high temperatures, limited water and poor pastures.