I have a landscaping business and get a ton of grass that I have to dispose of and thought about feeding it to my horses. I was told this isnt a good idea, is that true and if so, why?
Hi klondike, welcome aboard! I know that one reason that you wouldn't want to feed lawn clippings to a horse is that there may be chemicals present like fertilizers, pesticides, and so on. That would be bad for a horse!!!
Probably are other reasons, but I'm not sure of them.
Kay
Thu May 06, 2010 1:03 pm
eq1
Weanling
Joined: Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:32 am Posts: 29 Location: Lake Ariel, Pa.
Re: Fresh Grass
That is one reason that Kay gave (she gets a star) Also, grass tends to ferment quickly once it's severed from its root, some species of lawn grasses may actually be toxic to horses also. It's best not to risk it at all.
Tue May 11, 2010 1:15 pm
klondike
Foal
Joined: Wed May 05, 2010 10:06 pm Posts: 4
Re: Fresh Grass
Thanks for the replies. Its the simple things that you never think of, like the fertilizer and stuff. thanks again.
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Also, grass tends to ferment quickly once it's severed from its root, some species of lawn grasses may actually be toxic to horses also. It's best not to risk it at all.