Can horses eat bananas?
Yes, horses can eat bananas in small amounts. Penn State Extension says bananas are a safe treat; break them into small chunks so your horse doesn’t choke. ASPCA lists banana as non-toxic to horses.
How to serve it: in small chunks; the German Animal Welfare Federation says the peel is fine too
Sources
- Penn State Extension – Trick or Treat: Things to Think About when Giving Your Horse a Treat
- ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants – Banana (non-toxic to horses)
- Deutscher Tierschutzbund – Die Haltung von Pferden (Broschüre)
- Rutgers Equine Science Center – Fact Sheet #062: Odd Things that Horses Eat (reviewed 2004)
Last checked: October 2026