Best Sugar-Rich Foods for Horses

Ranked by sugar content among foods safe for horses in the Creature Feast catalog.

Apple per 1 medium apple (~10g sugar) Apples contain natural sugars (fructose, sucrose, glucose) averaging about 10g per medium apple. One to two apples per day is a safe treat for healthy horses, but limit or avoid for metabolically compromised horses.

Carrot per 1 medium carrot (~5g sugar) Carrots contain about 5g of sugar per medium carrot. They are a lower-sugar treat option than apples or bananas, making them a better choice for horses that need sugar restriction.

Honey per 1 teaspoon (~5g pure sugar) Honey is essentially pure sugar and should be used very sparingly as a palatability enhancer. A thin drizzle on medication or supplements is acceptable, but regular feeding adds unnecessary sugar load.

Banana per 1 small banana (~14g sugar) Bananas are high in sugar (about 14g per banana) and should be considered an occasional treat only. They are popular with horses but not appropriate as a daily staple for metabolically sensitive animals.