“Treats” Quiz

September 2011 Issue of Forage for Thought

Answers and explanations shown below

1. Which one of the following fruits is not safe for horses:

a. Grapes

b. Watermelon

c. Peaches

d. Tomatoes

e. Oranges

2. All of the following vegetables are unsafe except:

a. Celery

b. Broccoli

c. Cabbage

d. Raw Onions

e. Raw Garlic

3. Chocolate is safe for horses.

a. True

b. False

4. The lactose found in milk and yogurt can give your horse diarrhea.

a. True

b. False

5. Raw potatoes are toxic.

a. True

b. False

All of these questions are discussed in detail in Chapter 10 – Fundamentals of Treats in Feed Your Horse Like A Horse.

Answers:

1. D

2. A

3. B

4. A

5. A

1. Which one of the following fruits is not safe for horses:

a. Grapes

b. Watermelon

c. Peaches

d. Tomatoes

e. Oranges

Correct answer is “D”. Yes, first of all, tomatoes are fruits. Tomatoes contain a toxin called hyoscyamine, which can cause nerve damage in horses and donkeys.

2. All of the following vegetables are unsafe except:

a. Celery

b. Broccoli

c. Cabbage

d. Raw Onions

e. Raw Garlic

Correct answer is “A”. Celery is fine for horses. Onions and garlic need to be cooked. Garlic is generally cooked but that removes the “allicin” that repels insects.

3. Chocolate is safe for horses.

a. True

b. False

Correct answer is “B.” Chocolate contains a chemical called theobromine that is potentially toxic.

4. The lactose found in milk and yogurt can give your horse diarrhea.

a. True

b. False

Correct answer is “A”. Adult horses are lactose intolerant, meaning they do not produce the enzyme, lactase, to digest this carbohydrate.

5. Raw potatoes are toxic.

a. True

b. False

Correct answer is “A”. Raw potatoes contain a chemical called solanine that is potentially toxic.