The Best Trees for the Pasture?

juliesowner · 04-24-2005, 02:12 PM

We are going to plant some more trees in our horses' pasture.

We have some hickory trees but those grow nuts hickory nuts and I didn't think it was a good idea to have a horse standing under the tree when a nut dropped.

Also we have pine trees but I don't really like those for shade and stuff.

Oak trees won't work because they have acorns and acorns are poisonous to horses.

What kind of tree do you think would be the best? I need one that will provide shade and some protection from rain, is not poisonous, and can survive in Texas. What do you think?

juliesowner · 04-24-2005, 09:43 PM

bump**bump

horse_luvr83 · 04-24-2005, 09:47 PM

hmm, maybe a pecan tree or one of those trees that grows horse apples on them(they aren't really horse apples, but they aren't harmful to them if they eat them,we haev one ,and my horses always eat them, so i always have called them horse apple trees) ummm, maybe a willow tree. LOL, i'm not to sure what type will grow in your area,LOL, so i dunno if any of these helped

BTW, i am from texas, and that
s where all these trees are,LOL, so i know they will grow there.(i only live in louisiana b/c my husband is in the army)

juliesowner · 04-25-2005, 03:42 PM

There is this tree down the street from us that isn't very old and I'm thinking of digging it up and planting it in the pasture. I have no idea what kind it is. It doesn't look poisonous but you know it still could be.

Thanks fo your help.

smeebee101 · 04-25-2005, 04:08 PM

all i can say is dont get cheery trees.

horse_luvr83 · 04-25-2005, 05:11 PM

you're welcome!

CJ · 04-25-2005, 05:22 PM

How about willow oak? They have lil thin leaves, not huge acorns, and are great trees when mature. I have swamp maple, sassafrass, holly and a few w.oaks on my property. Oh and beeches. Beeches need really good soil, tho. I even seem to have a chestnut, a lil one.

juliesowner · 04-26-2005, 07:25 AM

We have lots of sand here. Not exactly soil.

Thanks for all your help guys.

What will cherry trees do?

philly78 · 04-26-2005, 08:14 AM

acorns are poisonous to horses??? We have a ton of Oak tree's in our field, and my horses are just fine, they eat them the cows eat them and so do the sheep!!

juliesowner · 04-26-2005, 08:28 AM

That is what several of the horse books I have say so I don't wat to take the chance.

04-24-2005, 02:12 PM	#1
juliesowner Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 660	The Best Trees for the Pasture? We are going to plant some more trees in our horses' pasture. We have some hickory trees but those grow nuts hickory nuts and I didn't think it was a good idea to have a horse standing under the tree when a nut dropped. Also we have pine trees but I don't really like those for shade and stuff. Oak trees won't work because they have acorns and acorns are poisonous to horses. What kind of tree do you think would be the best? I need one that will provide shade and some protection from rain, is not poisonous, and can survive in Texas. What do you think? __________________

04-24-2005, 09:43 PM	#2
juliesowner Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 660	bump**bump __________________

04-24-2005, 09:47 PM	#3
horse_luvr83 Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntsville,Tx Posts: 4,813 Images: 218	hmm, maybe a pecan tree or one of those trees that grows horse apples on them(they aren't really horse apples, but they aren't harmful to them if they eat them,we haev one ,and my horses always eat them, so i always have called them horse apple trees) ummm, maybe a willow tree. LOL, i'm not to sure what type will grow in your area,LOL, so i dunno if any of these helped BTW, i am from texas, and that s where all these trees are,LOL, so i know they will grow there.(i only live in louisiana b/c my husband is in the army) __________________ "If my horse doesn't like you, what makes you think i will?" My video http://media.putfile.com/Toby_Crook

04-25-2005, 03:42 PM	#4
juliesowner Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 660	There is this tree down the street from us that isn't very old and I'm thinking of digging it up and planting it in the pasture. I have no idea what kind it is. It doesn't look poisonous but you know it still could be. Thanks fo your help. __________________

04-25-2005, 05:11 PM	#6
horse_luvr83 Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntsville,Tx Posts: 4,813 Images: 218	you're welcome! __________________ "If my horse doesn't like you, what makes you think i will?" My video http://media.putfile.com/Toby_Crook

04-25-2005, 04:08 PM	#5
smeebee101 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nokesville Posts: 600 Images: 100	all i can say is dont get cheery trees.

04-25-2005, 05:22 PM	#7
CJ Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 5,735 Images: 48	How about willow oak? They have lil thin leaves, not huge acorns, and are great trees when mature. I have swamp maple, sassafrass, holly and a few w.oaks on my property. Oh and beeches. Beeches need really good soil, tho. I even seem to have a chestnut, a lil one. __________________ One Mare Can Make a Difference Pinky Ribbon

04-26-2005, 07:25 AM	#8
juliesowner Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 660	We have lots of sand here. Not exactly soil. Thanks for all your help guys. What will cherry trees do? __________________

04-26-2005, 08:14 AM	#9
philly78 Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oakland OR Posts: 2,485 Images: 359 Blog Entries: 4	acorns are poisonous to horses??? We have a ton of Oak tree's in our field, and my horses are just fine, they eat them the cows eat them and so do the sheep!! __________________ Note: This post is being attached without a Sig. ~ "Philly, is a flirt": Endo~ Pinky Ribbon

04-26-2005, 08:28 AM	#10
juliesowner Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 660	That is what several of the horse books I have say so I don't wat to take the chance. __________________

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