Are horses meat eaters or are they vegetarian?

Horses are herbivores, meaning they are vegetarian.

Their digestive system is designed to break down grasses, hay, and other plant matter. They have a long digestive tract and specialized bacteria in their gut that help them digest cellulose, the primary component of plant cell walls.

Horses do not have the teeth or digestive system required to break down meat. They are also physically unable to hunt or catch prey.