Cereal grains are an important ingredient in traditional horse feeds. A typical sweet feed, for example, might contain a medley of grains such as oats, corn, and barley. The grains fed to horses are actual seeds from cereal plants. Is cereal good for horses? Cereal grains are a superior source Read more…
Grains such as oats, corn, barley, and grain byproducts such as wheat bran, wheat middlings, and wheat mill run are used primarily as energy sources in horse feeds. What is the best grain to feed horses? OatsOats are the safest and easiest grain to feed with hay because it is Read more…
Persin, a substance derived from fatty acids contained in avocados, is believed to be the toxin responsible for health problems in horses and other animals that eat the fruit. How much avocado is toxic to horses? Toxic components The main toxic component in avocado is persinpersinPersin is a fungicidal toxin Read more…
Horses are herbivores and, as such, they need a very specific diet. They must consume lots of fibre to keep their extremely long and sensitive digestive tract working and they must eat little and often, almost all day long. Does horse eat plant? By eating wild plants and other foods Read more…
True roses (Rosa spp.) are nontoxic to pets, including cats, dogs and horses. They’re a good choice for cut flowers for homes with indoor pets. Can horses eat rose? A beautiful addition to your stable might be a hedge of wild roses bordering your paddock and it can a source Read more…
Many manufacturers offer rose hips as a supplement in powder form where the rose hips are usually ground. Others prefer to feed rose hips out of the hand and buy them as whole fruits. This makes them look like treats and horses are usually particularly fond of them. Can horses Read more…
Many manufacturers offer rose hips as a supplement in powder form where the rose hips are usually ground. Others prefer to feed rose hips out of the hand and buy them as whole fruits. This makes them look like treats and horses are usually particularly fond of them. Can you Read more…
Sometimes, though, the available forage does not meet all of their mineral needs, so they must go in search of other sources of sodium and whatever other minerals they may be lacking at the time. This salt- or mineral- seeking behavior leads them to lick rocks, earth, and even each Read more…
Horses can eat dry grass clippings that have been spread out or given in small amounts. In contrast, wet chunks of grass can become clogged in the horse’s throat or intestines and cause a wide range of health problems. Is it OK to feed horses grass? Horses will often gulp Read more…
Grass – horses love grass. It’s their natural food and great for their digestive system (although beware of your horse eating too much lush grass in spring as this can cause laminitis). What happens when a horse eats grass? Horses can not eat fresh-cut grass because they gobble it down Read more…