Do Horses Like Apples?

Who doesn’t love to snack on a crisp, juicy apple, packed full of healthy vitamins? Most people think of apples as a healthy snack for horses, but do horses like apples? And are they healthy for them to eat?

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Do Horses Like Apples?

Most horses have their favorite treats and snacks, and for many equines, a juicy apple will come top of the list! 

Can Horses Eat Apples?

Apples are a safe and healthy snack for horses, but there are some things to be aware of before feeding apples to a horse.

Are Apples Good For Horses?

The natural diet for horses and ponies contains a high amount of roughage. This includes foods that are high in fiber, like grass or hay. 

Best Way For Horses To Eat Apples

Whilst a horse could theoretically eat a whole apple, it is better to prepare it before feeding it to your horse.

Do Horses Eat Other Fruit Similar To Apples?

While most people know that horses love apples and carrots, they do have adventurous tastes! This means that they will enjoy tucking into other types of fruit and vegetables as well.

Orange

Most horses will enjoy eating a juicy orange. However, they will not eat the skin so peel this off the orange first. 

Bananas

Bananas are a great source of potassium for horses. 

Pineapple Pieces

Your horse will greatly appreciate the effort it takes for you to prepare a pineapple snack for him! 

Coconut

The flesh of a coconut is very nutritious for horses and contains potassium, iron, and magnesium. 

Watermelon

Horses can eat all parts of the watermelon, including the rind, flesh, and pips. 

Strawberries

As we have learned, most horses will enjoy eating apples as a refreshing snack or treat! However, the apples must be sliced correctly to avoid the horse choking on chunks of the fruit.

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