{"id":86831,"date":"2022-04-22T12:05:33","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-eat-horse-carrots\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:05:33","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:05:33","slug":"can-you-eat-horse-carrots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-eat-horse-carrots\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you eat horse carrots?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-eat-horse-carrots\/#Can_you_eat_horse_carrots\" title=\"Can you eat horse carrots?\">Can you eat horse carrots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-eat-horse-carrots\/#Whats_a_horse_carrot\" title=\"What&#8217;s a horse carrot?\">What&#8217;s a horse carrot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-eat-horse-carrots\/#Why_shouldnt_you_feed_horses_carrots\" title=\"Why shouldn&#8217;t you feed horses carrots?\">Why shouldn&#8217;t you feed horses carrots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-eat-horse-carrots\/#Can_you_feed_horses_whole_carrots\" title=\"Can you feed horses whole carrots?\">Can you feed horses whole carrots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-eat-horse-carrots\/#Why_do_horses_like_carrots\" title=\"Why do horses like carrots?\">Why do horses like carrots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-eat-horse-carrots\/#How_do_you_cut_a_carrot_for_a_horse\" title=\"How do you cut a carrot for a horse?\">How do you cut a carrot for a horse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-eat-horse-carrots\/#Why_is_my_carrot_so_big\" title=\"Why is my carrot so big?\">Why is my carrot so big?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-eat-horse-carrots\/#Can_carrots_make_a_horse_sick\" title=\"Can carrots make a horse sick?\">Can carrots make a horse sick?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-eat-horse-carrots\/#What_is_a_horse_carrot\" title=\"What is a horse carrot?\">What is a horse carrot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-eat-horse-carrots\/#How_do_you_give_a_horse_a_carrot\" title=\"How do you give a horse a carrot?\">How do you give a horse a carrot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-eat-horse-carrots\/#Is_it_OK_to_feed_a_horse_carrots\" title=\"Is it OK to feed a horse carrots?\">Is it OK to feed a horse carrots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-eat-horse-carrots\/#Are_carrots_harmful_to_horses\" title=\"Are carrots harmful to horses?\">Are carrots harmful to horses?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-eat-horse-carrots\/#Can_too_many_carrots_hurt_a_horse\" title=\"Can too many carrots hurt a horse?\">Can too many carrots hurt a horse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-eat-horse-carrots\/#Can_I_feed_random_horses_carrots\" title=\"Can I feed random horses carrots?\">Can I feed random horses carrots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-eat-horse-carrots\/#Should_you_cut_up_carrots_for_horses\" title=\"Should you cut up carrots for horses?\">Should you cut up carrots for horses?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-eat-horse-carrots\/#Can_horses_eat_raw_carrots\" title=\"Can horses eat raw carrots?\">Can horses eat raw carrots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-eat-horse-carrots\/#How_much_carrot_Can_a_horse_eat\" title=\"How much carrot Can a horse eat?\">How much carrot Can a horse eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-eat-horse-carrots\/#Can_horses_eat_the_stem_of_a_carrot\" title=\"Can horses eat the stem of a carrot?\">Can horses eat the stem of a carrot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-eat-horse-carrots\/#Is_it_OK_to_give_carrots_to_horses\" title=\"Is it OK to give carrots to horses?\">Is it OK to give carrots to horses?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-eat-horse-carrots\/#What_do_horses_love_the_most\" title=\"What do horses love the most?\">What do horses love the most?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-eat-horse-carrots\/#Can_you_give_a_horse_too_many_carrots\" title=\"Can you give a horse too many carrots?\">Can you give a horse too many carrots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-eat-horse-carrots\/#Can_horses_eat_carrots_every_day\" title=\"Can horses eat carrots every day?\">Can horses eat carrots every day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-eat-horse-carrots\/#Can_you_feed_a_whole_carrot_to_a_horse\" title=\"Can you feed a whole carrot to a horse?\">Can you feed a whole carrot to a horse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-eat-horse-carrots\/#Do_you_have_to_cut_carrots_for_horses\" title=\"Do you have to cut carrots for horses?\">Do you have to cut carrots for horses?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-eat-horse-carrots\/#How_do_you_cut_apples_and_carrots_for_horses\" title=\"How do you cut apples and carrots for horses?\">How do you cut apples and carrots for horses?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_eat_horse_carrots\"><\/span>Can you eat horse carrots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These carrots tend to be sweeter, with a more concentrated carrot flavor. <b>Whether you&#8217;re using them in soup, baking them into a cake, roasting them to eat as a side, or just snacking on them with a little yogurt dip<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_a_horse_carrot\"><\/span>What&#8217;s a horse carrot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you answered yes, you will be familiar with the concept of horse carrots. There&#8217;s always a scene where the stablehand or trainer or whoever takes a huge carrot and feeds it to a horse. <b>A truly massive, audibly crunchy carrot, appropriately sized for a horse. That is a horse carrot.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_shouldnt_you_feed_horses_carrots\"><\/span>Why shouldn&#8217;t you feed horses carrots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Carrots are very high in vitamin A (carotene), low in saturated fat and cholesterol. To feed carrots to your horse, either cut the carrots longwise or cut each into small pieces. Most horses love to eat carrots, but like other treats, do not feed them too many.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_feed_horses_whole_carrots\"><\/span>Can you feed horses whole carrots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Feed your horse only one or two carrots at a time. Small portions of treats are vital. Aside from digestive issues, avoid messing with your horse&#8217;s diet, as this risks lowering protein absorption and diluting vitamin and mineral amounts.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_horses_like_carrots\"><\/span>Why do horses like carrots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Vegetables are excellent sources of vitamins, too. For example, carrots are <b>high in Vitamin A and celery is a good source of Vitamin K. Feeding these items in limited quantities is fine and your horse may actually enjoy the variety!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_cut_a_carrot_for_a_horse\"><\/span>How do you cut a carrot for a horse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You <b>cut the carrots into bite-sized bits. Slice a carrot or two along its length, into bite-sized fingers. Make sure the carrots fingers aren&#8217;t too wide, as well as even small chunky bits can get stuck in your horses&#8217; throat. It would be prudent to wash and clean the carrots before cutting them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_carrot_so_big\"><\/span>Why is my carrot so big?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Too much nitrogen will give you gorgeous, big green carrot tops but carrots lacking in root development or those with multiple or hairy roots will also result. Difficulty getting carrot plants to form roots might also be the result of overcrowding.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_carrots_make_a_horse_sick\"><\/span>Can carrots make a horse sick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Large carrots were left today [Thursday 30th of April] that are not only very unhealthy but a serious choking hazard. &#8221;Grass cuttings will also kill a horse as they gorge themselves on it and then it ferments, rupturing their guts.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_horse_carrot\"><\/span>What is a horse carrot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Horse carrots are <b>big, irregularly shaped orange carrots, sometimes with splits in them. Horse carrots tend to be older and more fibrous, making them good for long cooking, as in soups or stews.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_give_a_horse_a_carrot\"><\/span>How do you give a horse a carrot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You <b>cut the carrots into bite-sized bits. Slice a carrot or two along its length, into bite-sized fingers. Make sure the carrots fingers aren&#8217;t too wide, as well as even small chunky bits can get stuck in your horses&#8217; throat. It would be prudent to wash and clean the carrots before cutting them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_feed_a_horse_carrots\"><\/span>Is it OK to feed a horse carrots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Almost any fruits, and many vegetables, are safe treats for healthy horses. <b>Apples and carrots are traditional favorites. You can safely offer your horse raisins, grapes, bananas, strawberries, cantaloupe or other melons, celery, pumpkin, and snow peas.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_carrots_harmful_to_horses\"><\/span>Are carrots harmful to horses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Carrots are very high in vitamin A (carotene), low in saturated fat and cholesterol. To feed carrots to your horse, either cut the carrots longwise or cut each into small pieces. <b>Most horses love to eat carrots, but like other treats, do not feed them too many<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_too_many_carrots_hurt_a_horse\"><\/span>Can too many carrots hurt a horse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kentucky Equine Research notes <b>if the horse doesn&#8217;t have metabolic issues, there is most likely no harm in feeding that quantity of carrots, but there is concern as to if the horse is obtaining all the dry matter and nutrients needed for a healthy diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_random_horses_carrots\"><\/span>Can I feed random horses carrots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Healthy snacks like apple slices, carrots, and hay cubes are good places to start for a treat. Many horses will even enjoy a banana. Commercially made horse treats can be a favorite for many horses and they may store and travel better than fresh fruit or vegetables when you&#8217;re on the road.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_cut_up_carrots_for_horses\"><\/span>Should you cut up carrots for horses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Likewise with apples, cut them into slices rather than chunks. <b>Don&#8217;t cut carrots like this! Charlie risking his life for the purpose of writing this blog! Don&#8217;t forget, horses can (and do!)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_horses_eat_raw_carrots\"><\/span>Can horses eat raw carrots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Almost any fruits, and many vegetables, are safe treats for healthy horses. <b>Apples and carrots are traditional favorites. You can safely offer your horse raisins, grapes, bananas, strawberries, cantaloupe or other melons, celery, pumpkin, and snow peas.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_carrot_Can_a_horse_eat\"><\/span>How much carrot Can a horse eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feeding your horse 15 large carrots at a time may create more of a meal than a treat. For an average size horse, <b>one or two carrots is sufficient. Feeding too much of any treat can have negative effects on a balanced diet like lowering protein content, raising starch levels and diluting vitamins and minerals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_horses_eat_the_stem_of_a_carrot\"><\/span>Can horses eat the stem of a carrot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>My simple answer to this is a yes. In fact, <b>most (not all, but most) of the plants humans eat, horses can eat too. And since we use the tops as green salads, your equine friend will enjoy it, too!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_give_carrots_to_horses\"><\/span>Is it OK to give carrots to horses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Almost any fruits, and many vegetables, are safe treats for healthy horses. <b>Apples and carrots are traditional favorites. You can safely offer your horse raisins, grapes, bananas, strawberries, cantaloupe or other melons, celery, pumpkin, and snow peas.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_horses_love_the_most\"><\/span>What do horses love the most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Horses like to eat sweet treats, whether it be candy, fruits, or sweet grains. Some of their favorites include watermelon, apples, strawberries, bananas, and peppermints. But because of their complex digestive system, horses have to eat a certain amount of forage, and most like <b>alfalfa hay the best.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_give_a_horse_too_many_carrots\"><\/span>Can you give a horse too many carrots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feeding your horse 15 large carrots at a time may create more of a meal than a treat. For an average size horse, one or two carrots is sufficient. <b>Feeding too much of any treat can have negative effects on a balanced diet like lowering protein content, raising starch levels and diluting vitamins and minerals<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_horses_eat_carrots_every_day\"><\/span>Can horses eat carrots every day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Feed your horse only one or two carrots at a time. Small portions of treats are vital. Aside from digestive issues, avoid messing with your horse&#8217;s diet, as this risks lowering protein absorption and diluting vitamin and mineral amounts.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_feed_a_whole_carrot_to_a_horse\"><\/span>Can you feed a whole carrot to a horse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Horses have notoriously sensitive stomachs and can suffer if they over-consume treats like carrots. <b>The easiest way to feed carrots to your horse is to give them a whole carrot at a time. Make sure to wash them, carrot top and all. Then, you can go ahead and let your horse bite off one piece of carrot at a time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_have_to_cut_carrots_for_horses\"><\/span>Do you have to cut carrots for horses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Horses will generally only take bites that are small enough to chew. However, if you&#8217;d like, <b>you can cut the carrot into smaller pieces<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_cut_apples_and_carrots_for_horses\"><\/span>How do you cut apples and carrots for horses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cut large produce into smaller pieces.<\/b> Most horses will chew up their treats, but some like to just swallow them whole. To prevent choking, cut produce into chunks roughly the size of a grape. For instance, you can cut an apple into eighths.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can you eat horse carrots?What&#8217;s a horse carrot?Why shouldn&#8217;t you feed horses carrots?Can you feed horses whole carrots?Why do horses like carrots?How do you cut a carrot for a horse?Why is my carrot so big?Can carrots make a horse sick?What is a horse carrot?How do you give a horse a carrot?Is it&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-86831","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86831"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=86831"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86831\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=86831"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=86831"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=86831"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}