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We want to plant some trees for shade around our horse field. We are surrounded by woods but have no shade for the horses. We have an abundance of oak and maple. Are acorns that fall from the oak harmful if digested by horses? We also have other trees so any suggestions on which to avoid and which would be suitable would be helpful.
Last Updated: January 05, 2010
The safest way to provide shade for your horses is to construct a run-in shed in the fields. The run-in sheds provide more of a weather break and will be safer for the horses. Trees will provide shade, but there is the potential for the horses to be injured by limbs. The horses will probably not consume the acorns as long as they have pasture and/or hay. If the horses are in good body condition and are being fed adequately, they will leave the acorns alone. However, if ingested acorns could be toxic, so definitely make sure there is other good quality forage available.
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