Can Horses Eat Broccoli?

We’ve all spent years being told that eating our greens is good for us! But does the same apply to our animals – can horses eat broccoli and other vegetables? And is broccoli good for horses to eat?

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Can Horses Eat Broccoli?

We can see why you’d think that your horse might enjoy a nibble of broccoli – after all, our equine friends normally enjoy chewing on anything green! But can horses eat broccoli, and is it good for them?

Can Horses Eat Cauliflower?

Sadly, cauliflower is not one of the vegetables that horses can eat! Cauliflower belongs to the same family of vegetables as broccoli – the cruciferous group. Other vegetables in this group include cabbage and kale.

How Should Vegetables For Horses Be Prepared?

We all know that horses enjoy eating snacks such as apples and carrots. But should we be preparing these to make them safe to eat?

It is not safe to feed broccoli to your horse. In fact, any vegetables in the same family as broccoli, including cauliflower, cabbage, and kale, may cause colic in horses. 

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