|
Lake View Terrace--Here are some of the common plants toxic to horses that Tama Lockwood, the VHOA Trails Director found on the trails and in the yards near by.
There are three areas you need to be on the look out for toxic plants: in the pasture, around the yard where the horse may make uninvited visits, and on the trails.
When planting a pasture for your equestrian friends make sure the area is well fertilized, watered and planted with good grazing grasses for the climate. Weeds compete for the same resources, but are less likely to gain a foothold if the planted grasses are healthy. Pastures must be checked regularly for incursions. Part 1 of this series can be found on-line at www.vhoa.org. Look for Part 3 in next issue of the Hoofbeat.
|
Plants Poisonous to Horses
(Photographs complements of Tama Lockwood)
|
| |
 |
| Holly, ranges in size from 1 ft dwarfs to 50 ft trees. |
| |
 |
| Algerian Ivy, an evergreen vine with leaves 5-8 inches. |
| |
 |
| Foxglove, a perennial growing 3-4 ft high. |
| |
|
