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  Discussion on Horsetail in hay
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Member:
winger

Posted on Wednesday, Sep 10, 2008 - 7:21 am:

I found horsetail weed in my hay..I know its toxic to horses i believe it depletes their vitamin B..If I suppliment with a mineral would they be ok..the percentage doesn't seem to be to high..thanks
Member:
vickiann

Posted on Wednesday, Sep 10, 2008 - 4:24 pm:

It sounds like it may be more toxic dry than when green: https://horses.about.com/od/feedingyourhorse/ig/Plants-Toxic-to-Horses/Toxic-Plan ts---Horsetail.htm
With the other things I've read about it, I wouldn't risk it.
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