are maple tree leaves toxic to horses?

Answer 1

No maple tree leaves are not normally toxic to horses unless they are red maple dried leaves, those can cause anemia in horses.

Answer 2

Research indicates that they might be, so don't chance it.

Red Maple Trees (Acer rubrum)

ID: A medium sized tree with leaves that are green in spring and summer, with shallow notches, bright red stems and a whitish/silvery underside; in the fall, the leaves turn bright red. The bark is smooth and pale gray on young trees and becomes dark and broken on older trees.
Range: The native range is eastern North America , from Canada to Florida and west to Minnesota and eastern Texas , but ornamental specimens have been planted all over the country.
Danger: Ingestion of the fresh, growing leaves seems to do little or no harm, but when the leaves wilt or are dried they become extremely toxic to horses. Access to the wilted leaves is most common after storms when branches or leaves are blown down by the wind into grazing areas. The toxins in the wilted red maple leaves, not all have been identified, cause the red blood cells to break down so the blood can no longer carry oxygen; the kidneys, liver and other organs may also be damaged. As little as a pound or two of the leaves can be fatal.
What to do: There is no specific antidote for red maple poisoning, and the treatment consists of administration of large amounts of intravenous fluids, Vitamin C and possibly blood transfusions. Recovery depends on the amount of leaves were consumed and how promptly the animal receives veterinarian care.
Note: Research indicates that the silver and sugar maple varieties may contain the same toxic substances but in lesser amounts. Do not plant red maples or hybrids in and around horse pastures.

Remember

Poisonings among horses are fortunately fairly uncommon. Most horses have a finicky nature when it comes to food, so they tend to avoid plants with questionable odors or flavors, and most of the time, a single, unharmful bite of bitter leaves is enough to send a foraging horse back to sweeter fare. But recognizing the few exceptions can make the difference between life and death.

Answer 3

red maple - and other maple - WILL KILL A HORSE. That is fact. I know of someone who had weeks of vet bills and struggle before finally having to euthanize her horse. They are poison. They don't have to eat them either - leaves that fall into a water tank can leach into the water so they consume it when drinking. They are very very dangerous to have around horse pastures. So are wild cherry - both worse when partly wilted.

Answer 4

It is always a good idea to never let animals eat things that are not specifically for that particular animal. Call the animal shelter and see if they can answer your specific question. Why take a chance on the horse becoming sick or dying. The horse is happy with its regular food..

Answer 5

Yes

Answer 6

Yes there most certainly are.

Answer 7

i wouldnt feed them to her/him.

Answer 8

I don't think so.