Can horses eat watermelon?
Yes, horses can eat watermelon in small amounts. Penn State Extension lists watermelon among safe fruit treats for horses, and Rutgers says the rind is fine too in limited amounts.
How to serve it: in pieces; the rind is fine too
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)
- Rutgers Equine Science Center – Food for thought…
Last checked: October 2026