Can horses eat broccoli?
Better not: horses shouldn’t eat broccoli. Penn State Extension says to stay away from broccoli, as it may cause excess gas in the hindgut. Rutgers considers very small amounts probably acceptable but warns against larger quantities.
Better choices, for example
Sources
- Penn State Extension – Trick or Treat: Things to Think About when Giving Your Horse a Treat
- Rutgers Equine Science Center – Fact Sheet #062: Odd Things that Horses Eat (reviewed 2004)
Last checked: October 2026