Is it ok to give your horse cooking apples?

[Steadyneddy]

Hiya.

Iv'e been given loads of cooking apples but am not sure if it's ok to feed horses with them. I have a feeling that they may cause digestive troubles.

I hav'nt given him any yet, just wanted to see if anybody else gives them to their neds.

Cheers!

 

[FayeObs]

I have always been told never to give them too many cooking apples, dont know the reason behind it? maybe too much acid or something?? (might be making that up lol)

 

[Steadyneddy]

Thanks FayeObs.

I had a feeling you should'nt feed them. Oh well apple pie for me then!

 

[hormonalmare]

I'm with FayeObs on this - would have thought they were too sour, but don't know whether it's true or not. Best to err on the side of caution though...

 

[s4sugar]

I make apple pies & chutney for me and freeze the peelings in handfuls which I then add to beet pulp as it soaks to add a bit of flavor as a treat.

Too much can cause upsets but a handful is fine and the sweetness of the beetpulp helps.

 

[denisextilly]

I have an apple tree in my garden and always feed my horses the windfalls,they have never had any problems and thoroughly enjoy them but maybe I am doing the wrong thing

 

[Mimi + Me]

I wasn't aware that they were bad for horses, I just thought they didn't taste as nice as other apples ...

 

[swaartpaard]

I have a cooking apple tree in the garden and for the past three years all the horses get them when they are ripe. They are only given a small amount, cut up in their feed. To many apples just like anything would prob upset their tummy due to the citrus acid.

 

[Wally]

As long as they don't gorge on them, they're fine

 

[Steadyneddy]

Thanks Guys for all the replies. I guess it's a case of ok in moderation, and no i wo'nt feed him the apple pie (thats all mine!!)