Can Horses Eat Carrots?

I think every cartoon I saw growing up that featured a horse showed that horse eating carrots. We have the story about “dangling the carrot” in front of the horse to get him to work. But, can horses eat carrots in real life? I had to know if the cartoons were right! The answer is …

Read more

Can Horses Eat Corn?

I bought cornflakes for the first time in years yesterday, and as I tucked into a bowl of them this morning, I was pleasantly reminded of how delicious they are and wondered why I ever stopped buying them! Considering how high energy corn is, this got me wondering if corn would be a good grain …

Read more

Can Horses Eat Cucumber?

Cucumber is one of my favorite healthy summer foods to snack on. I always find it to be a failsafe and refreshing addition to any salad as well. As I was chopping up some cucumber to add to my salad yesterday, it got me wondering if it would be a good food for horses to …

Read more

Can Horses Eat Yogurt?

Yogurt is one of those versatile foods that you can eat for any meal and at any time of the day. Whether you have it for breakfast or as a sauce for dinner, yogurt is a great addition to most meals and is both delicious and affordable. But is it ok for horses to eat …

Read more

How Many Teeth Does A Horse Have?

No matter what the species of animal, dental health and hygiene is extremely important. This is true for horses and is an area of the overall care of your horse that shouldn’t be ignored. While thinking about this topic a simple question came to my mind that I realized I didn’t know the answer to. …

Read more