Equisetum spp., also called mare’s tails (and a good many other names that are unprintable), horsetails are those 20-30cm (8-12”) high, primitive looking green or brownish stems with tufts of thin, wiry green leaves arranged in whorls at each stem Read more…
Let your horse’s forelock and mane hair grow long; they can use this to keep pests at bay. With a toss of their head, the long hair swishes insects from their eyes. The primary defense for horses against pests is Read more…
perennial. Horsenettle is a perennial species from the Solanaceae family (nightshade). New plants emerge readily from seeds as well as creeping rootstocks. How do you identify Horsenettle? An herbaceous, broadleaf plant with a stem height varying from 1 to 3 Read more…
How to Grow and Care For Horsetail Common Name Horsetail, rough horsetail, scouring rush Sun Exposure Full sun, partial shade Soil Type Moist but well-drained Soil pH Neutral to acidic Hardiness Zones 4–9, USA Does lime kill horsetail? Dolomite lime Read more…
Chemical control is perhaps the most effective method for horsenettle management. Herbicides containing aminopyralid (Milestone, Milestone VM, and Milestone VM Plus/Capstone), or picloram (Grazon P +D) can effectively control horsenettle. What is picloram herbicide? Picloram is a systemic herbicide used Read more…
Horsenettle is a toxic plant, however, reports of animal poisoning are very rare. Usually, most animals tend to stay away due to its sharp prickles that can cause injury in the mouth and food pipe. A toxic component, a glycoalkaloid Read more…
All parts of the plant are poisonous, with the level of solanine being highest in the fall. Toxicity of these plants varies depending upon the maturity, environment and portion of the plant ingested. The berries are the most toxic when Read more…
If you see this weed in your garden do not touch! The spiny stems of horsenettle will prick, and some people will develop allergic reactions. Can nettles be toxic? Stinging nettle is generally considered safe when used as directed. Occasional Read more…
Horses don’t usually eat stinging nettle, but if they lie down or roll on the plant, glassy hairs from the plant’s leaves and stems cause a skin reaction characterized by wheals or hives and an intensely painful stinging sensation that Read more…
Rich in vitamin C, iron, sodium, chlorophyll, protein and dietary fibre, nettles are a useful addition to feed if chopped and left to wilt or when made into a tonic. Can horses eat fresh nettles? Horses don’t usually eat stinging Read more…