It’s a common myth that horses can ‘sense’ toxic plants and therefore avoid them. On the other hand, toxic plans often have a bitter taste and/or unpleasant smell. This means horses USUALLY avoid them as long as there is alternative forage available, but one can never be absolutely sure. The selection of plants presented here are based upon plants which grow in Sweden, but many of these are also found in the rest of Europe. Research which poisonous plants occur in your particular country and contact a veterinarian if you suspect that your horse has ingested a toxic plant.
