We are well into the alphabet in the a-z of plants your horse can’t eat. Today’s plant sounds as if it should be some fabulous French cooking secret, but you definitely don’t want to sprinkle Herb Paris over your horse’s dinner.
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Horse Basics Category
Hemlock – (Super) Toxic Plant of the Week
The H’s are a huge category in the a-z of plants your horse can’t eat and this one is a biggie. Today’s plant is already notorious for its effects and Hemlock is just as toxic to you and me as it is to our equine pals.
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Heliotrope – Toxic Plant of the Week
Believe it or not, the H’s are a rather big category in the a-z of plants your horse can’t eat. Today’s plant is difficult to pronounce – and Heliotrope is equally as dangerous.
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Hellebore – Toxic Plant of the Week
On to another Monday and another edition in the a-z of plants your horse can’t eat. Today’s plant definitely has a telltale name, you just want to stay away from Hellebore no matter how pretty it is.
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Heavenly Bamboo – Toxic Plant of the Week
We are nearing the middle of the alphabet in the a-z of plants your horse can’t eat. Today’s plant has a sweet name, but Heavenly Bamboo isn’t as nice as it sounds.
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Hairy Vetch – Toxic Plant of the Week
We’ve finished the G’s and moved on to the H’s in the a-z of plants your horse can’t eat. Today’s plant was named with a sense of humor. Frankly Hairy Vetch doesn’t sound like a plant, it sounds like something you call someone you don’t like!
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Groundsel – Toxic Plant of the Week
Welcome to the next Monday morning edition in the a-z of plants your horse can’t eat. Today’s plant is truly one of a kind, Ground Cherries almost look like little lanterns, but their bold colors are a clear warning.
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Ground Cherries – Toxic Plant of the Week
Welcome to the next Monday morning edition in the a-z of plants your horse can’t eat. Today’s plant is truly one of a kind, Ground Cherries almost look like little lanterns, but their bold colors are a clear warning.
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Goldenbush – Toxic Plant of the Week
Welcome to another Monday morning edition in the a-z of plants your horse can’t eat. Today’s plant is one that looks altogether uninviting, the Goldenbush is as ugly as it is toxic.
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Goat Weed – Toxic Plant of the Week
Now that we’ve seen the F’s it’s time for the G’s in the a-z of plants your horse can’t eat. Today’s plant is one that is often associated with health, however Goat Weed is not a plant horses should come in contact with.
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Fumewort – Toxic Plant of the Week
We’ve reached the end of the F’s in the a-z of plants your horse can’t eat and next week we move on to the G’s. Today’s plant grows all over and looks very unassuming, but while Fumewort are a common sight, they are incredibly dangerous little buggers!
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Rabicano White Pattern – Horse Coat Colors
Over the last few months I’ve been working my way through the colors section, providing some new information and bigger images. I’ve almost made my way through the white patterns and next week we start the rare colors.
White Patterns
There are a handful of white patterns that can affect the base colors as well as those affected by modifiers and dilutions (or even other white patterns). Today I want to share a little about the rabicano white pattern which is responsible for animals that look almost roan and almost appaloosa.
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