Maple and red maple shavings are toxic to horses and should not be used. Black Cherry shavings can cause slightly more mild reactions, but is toxic if eaten. Do not use this kind of shavings either. What shavings are safe Read more…
No, olive trees are not poisonous to horses. Pomegranates and olives are safe for livestock. Avocados’ leaves, bark and skins, as well as their pits, are poisonous to cattle and horses, including cows. Can horses eat olive leaf? BENEFITS FOR Read more…
Horses will usually avoid eating poisonous plants (they don’t taste very good) as long as there is an abundant supply of good quality hay or pasture available. However, faced with no pasture or hay, a horse might decide to sample Read more…
Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) are not known to be toxic to horses. However, false dandelions (Hypochaeris radicata or Hypochoeris radicata) are thought to cause stringhalt in horses if too many are consumed. What does dandelions do for horses? Dandelions are an Read more…
Snorting (for horses). What’s it called when a horse makes a noise with its lips? Squeal – The horse usually squeals with its mouth closed. A squeal varies in length and loudness depending on the intensity of the situation. Often Read more…
Methods of removing horse pasture weeds include hand removal, mowing, and herbicide application, and each has its advantages and disadvantages. Hand-weeding can be very effective and is particularly useful for removing poisonous plants, such as poison hemlock, from the pasture. Read more…
Classic sunflower seeds, like those consumed at sporting events and used in the bakery industry, are non-oil seeds that aren’t typically fed to horses. Black oil sunflower seeds, or BOSS, are more commonly fed to horses due to their higher Read more…
Buttercups. Buttercups are poisonous to horses if eaten fresh, but a horse would need to eat large amounts to die from eating them. Seek professional advice on spraying to remove from grazing areas. What is toxic to horses? Weeds: Onions/garlic, Read more…
Horses can easily chew and digest the shells of these seeds. However, striped seeds have tough shells (we’ve all struggled chomping through sunflower seed shells), and they are not entirely digestible by your horse. Their digestive tract simple can’t handle Read more…
Fenugreek (Triganella foenum-graecum), at 2′ high, sports pretty blue or yellow clover-like flowers. In India, it is a very common treat for horses, which love the maple-like flavor. It is good for digestion and increases lactation in nursing mares. Do Read more…