06/06/2023
Please do not feed other people's horses ❗️
With warmer weather on it's way, more people are enjoying walks in the countryside. Although it's nice to see horses when out and about, and you may want to feed them with what you consider a 'treat', we're urging people NOT to feed any horse without the owner's permission as it could do more harm than good!
Here is why…
👉 Feeding horses something they aren’t used to – or even too much of something they are used to – can make them unwell or even kill them
👉 Horses can’t vomit, so digestive problems are dangerous for them and can easily turn into a veterinary emergency
👉 Cut grass/grass clippings should never be fed to horses and can kill them
👉 Giving food can cause fighting between individuals and result in injuries
👉 Many horses need very careful weight management to stop them developing an extremely painful disease called laminitis. More information on these topics can be found here - https://bit.ly/3J0tTMZ and https://bit.ly/3NfvVeQ
We know lots of people get huge enjoyment from horses and want to do something nice for them. Most horses enjoy a nice scratch on the neck or withers (shoulder) so, providing the horse is friendly and the owner is happy for you to do so, you could consider giving them fuss instead of food.
Horse owners, here is a free downloadable poster for you to use - https://bit.ly/3oM38F6
Please share!