Can horses eat pumpkin? Horses can, do and enjoy eating pumpkin. The flesh and seeds are perfectly safe, as is that canned stuff you can buy in stores and bake into treats. How do you prepare pumpkin for horses? Michigan State University Extension offers these reminders when giving your horse Read more…
Although pumpkins are not packed with nutrients—they are about 90 percent water—they do have a sweet flavor, and some horses develop a taste for them. But stick to feeding the fruit as a treat, rather than as a significant part of your horse’s diet. Do horses eat raw pumpkins? Orange Read more…
The answer is yes. In small quantities, watermelon rind is fine. Your horse can eat the ripe part, too, seeds and all. How much watermelon rind can a horse eat? It would be best if you did not feed your horse more than about two cups of watermelon rind per Read more…
My horses eat banana leaves without any ill effects. They could get too close to my Basjoo and they tore them up. Since then when I trim them up, I just throw the leaves over the fence now. What horses should not eat? There are certain foods which you should Read more…
Are bananas good for horse stomach ulcers? Some equestrians say that bananas are good for horses suffering from stomach ulcers, as they are high in phospholipid. However, there is no scientific evidence for such claims. But, in small amounts, bananas do not have any adverse effect, as long as the Read more…
Generally, honey contains a high amount of sugar regardless of the type. One tablespoon of honey provides 17 grams of sugar out of a horse’s recommended dose of 40-100 grams of sugar daily. If a horse exceeds this amount, it can cause high blood pressure and even illness. Can horses Read more…
Not only is intestinal upset a worry, she said, but some chicken-feed additives are highly toxic to horses and can also cause severe diarrhea and heart damage. What happens to a horse if they eat chicken feed? The most common concerns when a horse ingests another commercial feed is intestinal Read more…
Horses Can Be Afraid of Sheep So Use Caution Things like plastic bags, odd shadows, or foreign sounds can be all it takes to spoke them. Are horses afraid of pigs? Pigs aren’t predators, yet lots of horses are frightened of pigs. The more you expose a horse to something Read more…
The most common types of allergic reactions in horses show up in the skin or respiratory system. In the skin, you may notice your horse vigorously itching an area or overcome with hives. For a respiratory reaction, your horse may begin coughing, sneezing or wheezing, but without nasal discharge. How Read more…
Symptoms of Allergies in Horses The most common allergic reaction in horses is to develop an itchy rash or hives on the skin that cause the horse to scratch or rub against objects. Horses can also experience respiratory symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, wheezing, and nasal discharge. What are common Read more…