Functioning of Carrots in Horses

Many horse owners like to give their horse a carrot, especially in the winter when there are plenty of winter carrots available. Horses also find carrots very tasty. Carrots are rich in fibers and various vitamins (vitamin A, E, C, D, B1, and B2). Carrots also contain carotenoids (such as beta-carotene).

Carrots have good nutritional value due to the many fibers and vitamins, and they are rich in antioxidants. Because of the high amount of vitamin A, carrots are good for health, skin, and mucous membranes. Carrots also help with intestinal problems because of the many fibers.

There is often negative talk about carrots because of the high sugar content, but this is not justified. Carrots consist of about 90% water and 3% sugar. A large winter carrot of 500 grams thus contains 15 grams of sugar. Hay contains an average of 10% sugar, so a horse eats 1 kg of sugar per day with 10 kg of hay. A few carrots a day can therefore do no harm, but of course always in moderation.

Scientific name:

Daucus Carota

Type:

Plant

Function of Carrot in Horses:

• Healthy treat

• Rich in fibers

• Rich in antioxidants