Can horses eat sugar cubes?
Better not: horses shouldn’t eat sugar cubes. The German Animal Welfare Federation says sugar and sweet treats make horses sick. Penn State Extension and Rutgers consider sugar cubes safe in small amounts, so we err on the side of caution.
Better choices, for example
Sources
- Deutscher Tierschutzbund – Reitstall-Check (Broschüre)
- Penn State Extension – Trick or Treat: Things to Think About when Giving Your Horse a Treat
- Rutgers Equine Science Center – Food for thought…
Last checked: October 2026