Do thistles cause paralysis of the mouth if eaten by horses?

[m3gan]

I have been told that if a horse eats thistles they will have paralysis of the mouth. Has anyone else heard this?

 

[ChunkyMonkey25]

my horse eats them constantly and he has never had it so im going with no!!

 

[Fairynuff]

I know someone who was convinced that if a horse swam he would drown unless a cork was inserted under his tail!!!!!!!!!

As far as I know horses have been swimming and eating thistles without drowning or paralysing their mouth. Mairi.

 

[hairycob]

Bobby loves to eat the flowers and after 26 years his mouth is still working. Don't think he likes the leaves though.

 

[Parkranger]

Oscar loves them! I think they have some good nutrients in them too....or did i make that up?

 

[Donkeymad]

Someone is pulling your leg!

 

[Abbeygale]

All of my lot love thistles - and their mouths are all still working perfectly - last time I checked!!!

 

[RunToEarth]

My coloured would stand and eat thistles all day, and it never hurt him.

 

[m3gan]

Yeah i am glad to hear that you all think it is not possible!!! I was pretty certain that it was not realistic, but someone who thinks they know everything about horses , (they are a few about) especially when they know I am owning my first horse. They insist on telling you how you should be looking after your horse. Is it just me or do others suffer this syndrome?

thank you all for your replies!

 

[Donkeymad]

You are not alone M3gan. You now know whose advice to take with a pinch of salt!

 

[m3gan]

Thanks for your support!!!Sometimes you feel overwhelmed by other so called advisers on all things horsey.!!

 

[donablue]

mine eats them all the time he loves them
thing someone having you on there