Not sugar beet - I know that this needs soaking etc, but beet like we eat? My pony lives on a field with sheep and the farmer wants to feed his sheep fresh beet. Will it harm my pony?
2007-02-19 03:36:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Since a beet is a root vegetable like a carrot I don't think there would be any negative response in feeding it to a horse. However, when they do start feeding it keep an eye on your pony and make sure he doesn't show any signs of colic or uncomfortableness.
2007-02-19 03:44:13 · answer #1 · answered by Horsetrainer89 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For horses/ponies; Once a week is good to give beet pulp ( that has been soaked in water overnight). It is very good for their digestive system.
2007-02-19 03:40:55 · answer #2 · answered by Threeicys 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I seriously doubt it, most horses can eat just about anything. One time, my horse ate something he wasn't supposed to but nothing ever happend so I don't think that a beet is going to hurt him/her.
2007-02-19 03:40:08 · answer #3 · answered by Silent Murder 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's fine. I have never given my horse beet, but I don't think it's bad.
2007-02-19 03:44:33 · answer #4 · answered by animal luva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
horse will generally eat anything that smells good. my horse eats watermelon. lol. so i dont think that beet will hurt your pony at all.
2007-02-19 04:25:57 · answer #5 · answered by mariee; 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, beet are basically all the same.
2007-02-19 03:43:20 · answer #6 · answered by Doug H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should not harm your pony - chances are he may nibble at them (and the greens) but will likely not acquire a taste for them.
2007-02-19 03:47:44 · answer #7 · answered by digitsis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋