True or False: One large meal is more beneficial for equine digestion than multiple smaller meals.

The idea that one large meal is more beneficial for equine digestion than multiple smaller meals is not accurate. Horses are naturally designed to graze throughout the day, consuming small amounts of food frequently rather than having large meals at once. Their digestive systems, particularly their stomachs, are relatively small and do not accommodate large quantities of feed effectively.

Feeding a horse multiple smaller meals helps to maintain a more consistent pH level in the stomach, reduces the risk of digestive issues such as colic and founder, and promotes better nutrient absorption. It aligns more closely with the natural grazing behavior of horses, which aids in their overall health and well-being.

While there may be considerations for high-performance horses or those of various ages, the general consensus in equine nutrition emphasizes the benefits of smaller, more frequent meals over larger ones.