Can horses eat cherries?

Better not: horses shouldn’t eat cherries. Rutgers lists cherry pits among things horses should avoid at all costs, and ASPCA says cherry stems, leaves and seeds contain cyanide. Rutgers considers only the fruit flesh relatively safe.

Good to know: According to Rutgers, the seeds, leaves and bark of cherry trees are the most toxic parts, especially wilted leaves, for example on a fallen branch in the pasture. Early signs of poisoning are hard to catch. If your horse ate cherry pits or leaves, Rutgers says to call your vet immediately.