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FAQ #460

What is the best shrub hedge used for privacy that horses will not eat?

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In order to have a hedge that the horses will not eat or damage in other ways such as rubbing on it, you would be best off to have the hedge outside the pasture or other areas where the horses are kept. You will need to plant the shrubs far enough away that the horses will not reach them over the fence. With many plants, there is limited information on their safety for animals because there have not been any reported incidents of horses eating the plant. To protect your horses and your hedge, keep them separated by a fence.

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