Trees That Are Toxic to Horses
No, willow tress (like the one shown above) are not toxic to horses. But some common trees are--and then tend to be the ones that landscapers love. Here are the most common ones.
Study the photos closely. Then take a walk around your property. Are these trees anywhere your horses graze?
Happy riding!
Copyright Denise Cummins, March 2016; updated June 18, 2018
Photo Credits: Google Image Search, Labeled for Reuse
Black Walnut
Shavings made from black walnut trees causes founder and laminitis.
NEVER use black walnut shavings for horse bedding.
Also NEVER put a horse water trough under these trees. The leaves and petals they drop will fall in the water and make your horse sick.
NEVER use black walnut shavings for horse bedding.
Also NEVER put a horse water trough under these trees. The leaves and petals they drop will fall in the water and make your horse sick.
Red Maple
Red maples trees are not only very attractive, but they provide ample shade. Too bad that they also are toxic to horses. A toxin in the leaves destroys red blood cells.
Cherry Tree
Contains cyanide, which prevents cells from absorbing and using oxygen.
Plum Tree
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Same as cherry tree.
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Oak
Oak: Contains tannins that cause colic.
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