Yes, horses can absolutely eat sweet potatoes. They are chock-full of delicious nutrition that will benefit all of your adorable equines. And that’s not the only upside to horses eating sweet potatoes, either. But, with anything, moderation is key. Are sweet potatoes poisonous to horses? Both sweet potatoes and carrots Read more…
The seeds of pumpkins and other vine crops contain the substance cucurbitacin, which has been shown to be a deworming compound. Do pumpkin seeds deworm horses? The seeds of pumpkins and many other vine crops are be- lieved to contain a deworming compound called cucurbitacin which has been used to Read more…
Diet items reported to cause adverse food reactions in horses include lucerne, barley, beet pulp, bran, buckwheat, chicory, clover, malt, oats, potatoes, St. John’s Wort, and wheat, feed additives. What are most horses allergic to? Some common allergens and irritants for horses include: Insect bites (particularly Culicoides flies also called Read more…
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…