What happens if you feed a horse too many treats?
For an average size horse, one or two carrots is sufficient. Feeding too much of any treat can have negative effects on a balanced diet like lowering protein content, raising starch levels and diluting vitamins and minerals. In addition, too much of certain treats can lead to severe digestive upset and even colic or laminitis.
What should I Feed my horse as a treat?
Select healthy vegetables and fruits as treats – these taste good to your horse and are usually close to foods they eat in their normal diet, so chances of digestive upset are reduced. Feed only a small amount. Feeding your horse 15 large carrots at a time may create more of a meal than a treat.
Are there any fruits and vegetables that horses can eat?
Yes, horses can eat bananas and banana peels. This delicious treat is high in sugar though so care should be taken not to feed too much. Oh bananas. They are so much fun and great to have around for both you and your horse. This is another treat that can be fed fresh or frozen.
Why do we give treats to our horses?
We share treats with our horses to say thanks for a job well done, as a reward when training, and let’s admit it – feeding treats to our horses makes us feel good, too. There is nothing wrong with treating your horse. He deserves it, and so do you.
For an average size horse, one or two carrots is sufficient. Feeding too much of any treat can have negative effects on a balanced diet like lowering protein content, raising starch levels and diluting vitamins and minerals. In addition, too much of certain treats can lead to severe digestive upset and even colic or laminitis.
Select healthy vegetables and fruits as treats – these taste good to your horse and are usually close to foods they eat in their normal diet, so chances of digestive upset are reduced. Feed only a small amount. Feeding your horse 15 large carrots at a time may create more of a meal than a treat.
Yes, horses can eat bananas and banana peels. This delicious treat is high in sugar though so care should be taken not to feed too much. Oh bananas. They are so much fun and great to have around for both you and your horse. This is another treat that can be fed fresh or frozen.
We share treats with our horses to say thanks for a job well done, as a reward when training, and let’s admit it – feeding treats to our horses makes us feel good, too. There is nothing wrong with treating your horse. He deserves it, and so do you.
