Research reminds us that that when equine appetites and instincts collide, the result can be some surprising behavior.

Of course, many countries in Europe will eat horse meat happily and see little problem with the mix-up. However, Britain, much like the US, has traditionally shown a strong aversion to eating horse.

Always check individual manufacturer’s guidelines on this and follow them exactly — and obviously avoid offering a mash to your horse that is too hot to eat. A soaked feed also has the added ...