Domestic life for your equine friend can get pretty dull pretty quickly. Luckily, there are quite a few easy ways to enrich their everyday lives! Creating enrichment for horses is not as complicated as it may seem! The tips in this post were meant to be as affordable and easy to accomplish as possible so please be sure to try out any you may like!
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Create a hanging grass or treat ball.
By using a common dog toy, you can make a quick and simple grass toy for your horse! Simply purchase an appropriately sized ball for your horse (they come in a few sizes) and stuff the inside with hay or grass. The tighter you can pack it in there, the better. You can then hang the ball from a tree or door frame or simply throw it on the ground for your horse to enjoy.
Use a rolling treat dispenser to add some movement to your horse’s day.
To add some movement and fun to your horse’s day, try adding a Shire’s Ball Feeder! Simply fill it up with some treats or grain and watch your horse figure out the puzzle!
Attach brooms or brushes for comfy scratching.
Horses are itchy creatures! Try mounting some old broom heads or brushes to trees or other structures in your horses’ pasture or dry lot for a nice scratcher!
Beat the heat with treat popsicles!
You can make an easy, refreshing, and interactive ice pop for horses with just a few simple ingredients. Check out these super informative, step-by-step posts from The Gingerbread Pony and Dover Saddlery!
Make an interactive and challenging puzzle with a ball and hay net.
While there are commercial treat balls available, you can easily make one with a sports ball and a small hay net. This toy can be used for carrots, grass, or even hay!
Thank you so much for reading about how provide enrichment for horses. Let me know if anything in this post surprised you! What are some ways you like to create enrichment for horses? I’d love to hear from you.
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