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…
Mums are traditional fall flowers and come in a variety of colors. All parts of chrysanthemum plants are potentially toxic to dogs, cats, horses and other mammals. Ingesting the plant can cause vomiting, diarrhea, excessive salivating, rashes or a lack of coordination. What is the most toxic plant to horses? Read more…
Dandelions are not toxic and actually are fairly nutritious for horses, so if you see your charges helping with dandelion control, it is not cause for concern. However catsear, which looks very similar to dandelions, is a potentially toxic plant for horses. What are the yellow flowers in the hay? Read more…
All parts of chrysanthemum plants are potentially toxic to dogs, cats, horses and other mammals. Ingesting the plant can cause vomiting, diarrhea, excessive salivating, rashes or a lack of coordination. How poisonous is chrysanthemum? The entire plant is poisonous and contains sesquiterpene lactones, pyrethrins, and several other toxic substances. Both Read more…