Do horses eat cinnamon

Answer 1

In small amounts, ground cinnamon added to food like a bran MASH or sprinkled over apples won't hurt a horse. However, large amounts of the powder or the stick form can be extremely irritating to the nose and the gastrointestinal tract. This is particularly concerning since horses can't vomit to get rid of stomach irritants - it has to pass the entire way through the system.

Answer 2

No, horses do not eat cinnamon. Cinnamon is a dried spice from the Indian subcontinent and is very caustic. Horses will not eat the spice due to the burning sensation it generates in their mouths.

Answer 3

Many people use Cinnamon as an herbal medicine for their horses. Many horses don't like it, although some do. Cinnamon is used in the treatment of Insulin Resistance in horses. It is also used as a treatment for diabetic people and is available at most pharmacies and veterinary supply stores. It is not usually poisonous, however anything given in excess can be toxic to a horse or a person - even water! (Water intoxication is the condition in which too much water is taken, usually resulting in death.)