Ep. 58: Poisonous Plants and Horses: How to Spot and Manage Risks
Ep. 58: Poisonous Plants and Horses: How to Spot and Manage Risks  
Podcast: Scoop & Scale: An Equine Podcast (Mostly) About Nutrition
Published On: Mon Sep 15 2025
Description: Trees can be beautiful in the Fall but those pretty leaves and seeds may be toxic to your horse. In this episode of Scoop and Scale, we sit down with Dr. Krishona Martinson, Professor and Equine Extension Specialist at the University of Minnesota, to talk about poisonous plants and how to keep horses safe.You’ll learn:Some common trees, shrubs and pasture plants that are poisonousWhy some plants are more dangerous than othersSymptoms to watch for if your horse ingests something toxic  What to do if you suspect poisoningHow to manage your pastures reduce risksWhat to do if there are toxic weeds in your hay Practical steps you can take to prevent exposure in everyday settingsA must-listen for horse owners who want peace of mind heading into fall and all year round. To learn more about Dr. Krishona Martinson click HERE UMN Equine Extension Program Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/UMNExtEquine   UMN Equine Extension website: https://extension.umn.edu/horse/horse-pastures-and-facilities#plants-that-can-be-harmful-in-the-pasture-1241413  UMN Equine Extension YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgKrdVlbGmFtwWDqlI_h87Q  UMN Poisonous Plant Poster https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16G3KaV2jP/ UMN Poisonous Plant Book: https://bookstores.umn.edu/product/book/plants-poisonous-or-harmful-horses-midwest-book-2020-edition  Do you have questions about feeding your horse? Contact us at info@scoopandscale.com Thanks for riding along with us!