The Horse’s Stomach
The stomach of an average-sized horse holds approximately 15 liters—relatively small in proportion to its overall body size. It cannot expand significantly, which is why horses, as natural grazers, depend on small, steadily provided amounts of feed throughout the day. In the stomach, the feed is acidified to kill off harmful microbes before they reach the intestines, and the digestion of proteins, fats, and starch begins.
