Riding through the countryside with your eyes open, you can see that rosehips are ripening everywhere. The fruits on the rosehip bushes glow bright red and offer a good opportunity to try out whether the horse might like the taste.
Rosehips are not only a great source of vitamins, but their seeds also contain high-quality fatty acids in a digestible form that benefit the metabolism.
They also have a slightly anti-inflammatory effect, which is particularly beneficial for older horses with arthritic problems in cold, wet autumn weather.
It’s important to recognize that each horse’s taste preferences are unique—some may readily embrace rosehips, while others might not take to them as easily. It’s trial and error.
If the horse likes the taste, you can offer a handful now and then during the winter months or offer as a low-calorie reward. Autumn is quickly followed by the cold season, and rosehips can also be a good addition to the diet: Oily seeds – important support in winter.
