--- title: Beetroot in horse feeding description: Beet has a hematopoietic and anti-inflammatory effect. A real alternative when your horse should get a reward. image: https://www.equine74.com/hubfs/4-Apr-29-2021-11-02-01-96-AM.png --- Available translations - [Deutsch](https://www.equine74.com/de/blog/rote-beete-eine-echte-alternative-zu-apfel-banane-und-co) - [ Feeding ](https://www.equine74.com/blog/tag/feeding) # Beetroot - a real alternative to apple, banana and co? [Tanja Dietz](https://www.equine74.com/blog/author/tanja-dietz) · 1 Min. Lesezeit Share: - - - - Audio version – listen to this article easily Have you ever fed your horse beetroot? No? Then here are some good reasons why you should try beetroot with your horse.  [![Secure a free feed sample of Equine 74 Gastric and help your horse to buffer excess stomach acid, so it feels well again.](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2642561/d736f0b3-6867-417a-8d1b-7d0a4a9d5f89.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2642561/d736f0b3-6867-417a-8d1b-7d0a4a9d5f89) ## Superfood for horses   Beetroot used to be on the menu of draft and work horses almost every day - and for good reason, because beetroot is a true multi-talent! [Beetroot is excellent as a reward in between meals or as a supplement to meals.](https://www.equine74.com/blog/equine-gastric-ulcers-4-feeds-to-avoid)   They are rich in vitamins, minerals and fibre. Beetroot strengthens the immune system and supports the metabolism. In addition, it decays the body and has a blood-forming and anti-inflammatory effect. They also contain less sugar than apples or bananas, for example, and are low in acid.   If your horse is a little picky and does not like fresh beetroot, you can also feed it as chips - the acceptance is often higher. Equine 74 Gastric ## The long-term solution Buffers the excess acid in the horse's stomach instead of blocking it. [ Try risk-free ](https://www.equine74.com/order-a-free-sample-of-equine-74-gastric) Equine 74 Stomach Calm Relax ## In case of acute stress Supports the nervous horse stomach in stressful situations. [ Learn more ](https://www.equine74.com/what-is-equine-74-calmrelax) NEW! Equine 74 Core Connect ## For greater joy of movement Discover the new approach to greater mobility and relaxation. [ Learn more ](https://www.equine74.com/what-is-equine-74-core-connect) Recommendend Posts [ Feeding # When your horse won’t eat. 2 min. read time ](https://www.equine74.com/blog/when-your-horse-wont-eat.-sign-of-gastric-ulcers) [ Feeding # How do I reward my horse with stomach ulcers sensibly? 5 min. read time ](https://www.equine74.com/blog/what-can-i-give-my-horse-with-a-stomach-ulcer-as-a-reward) [ Feeding # Calcium overdose in horses 3 min. read time ](https://www.equine74.com/blog/calcium-overdose-in-horses)