My horse tried a bit of a Burning Bush

[SugarTheHorse]

So, today, I decided to spray my horse down as it was hot out so I took her over to the hose which is directly beside a giant burning bush. As I turned on the water my mare took a bit of the Bush. She ate a few leaves, maybe 4 or 5. I had grabbed her before she could grab more and I opened up her mouth to find a few chewed up leaves. Should I worry because I feel like I'm going to have an anxiety attack. Will that hurt her?

 

[Iznurgle]

"The burning bush plant produces the toxic components alkaloids and cardenolides. Cardenolide is a cardiac glycoside that can have a negative effect on the one who ingested it if taken in excess. Different alkaloids can have a different effect on each horse. It is similar to that of a strong pain medication such as morphine. If too much is ingested, the result can be devastating."

https://wagwalking.com/horse/condition/burning-bush-poisoning

It sounds like you caught your mare quickly and she didn't eat too much, but you should call your vet to see what they think. A future project may be removing the bush from the vicinity of the hose

 

[SugarTheHorse]

I already have the plans of removing it hahaha! I don't want it near anything my horse goes next to. Thank you and I've calmed down now.