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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

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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.​ 


Red Maple

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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

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Contains cyanide, which prevents cells from absorbing and using oxygen.


Plum Tree

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Same as cherry tree. 

Oak

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Oak: Contains tannins that cause colic.



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