In need of some instant enrichment? Save a cereal box and, with three quick cuts and about half a minute of work, you have a forage box puzzle ready to go. It’s fast, free, and encourages some natural equine behavior. Can’t ask for much more than that! Here’s a quick tutorial. The Cereal Box DIY […]
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You’ve decided to grow some plants just for your horse’s enrichment. Congratulations! Whether you are looking to add some extra plants to your yearly garden, or you’re brand new to growing anything other than maybe an occasional houseplant, you’re on the road to an abundance of new flavors, scents, and textures to work into your
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What is a snuffle mat for horses? A horse snuffle mat is an awesome toy that gives your horse a mental workout, relieves boredom, and promotes relaxation. Horse snuffle mats are perfect for keeping your horse occupied and entertained in their stall or pasture. With a snuffle mat, your equine friend can enjoy a fun
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What does gardening have to do with horse enrichment? A lot – if you’re interested in growing some herbs, flowers, and veggies for your horse! There are several good reasons to plant an enrichment garden – and lots of different types of enrichment gardens as well. The type, size, and plants grown in your enrichment
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Horse toys don’t have to be complicated or expensive to be fun and beneficial for your horse! For an ultra-easy, budget friendly horse enrichment activity, make a food puzzle using an egg carton. The egg carton horse toy is fast, simple, but really entertaining for your horse. Here’s how to make this ultra-easy enrichment for
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DIY and budget horse enrichment alert: fruit shipping inserts make fantastic snuffle puzzles for horses! You can find these textured paper trays for free and use them to create an easy but satisfying food toy for your horse. This cardboard carton treat mat works with your horse’s normal feed or with tasty treats. It’s also
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Toys are supposed to be fun for horses. So what happens if your horse doesn’t play with toys and enrichment? Are you doing something wrong? When your horse ignores toys, is there something wrong with them? Relax: It’s normal for horses to sometimes ignore enrichment or not play with toys. Here are the five most
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Licking mats for horses are an easy way to relieve boredom and promote relaxation. Give your horse a lick mat, and they’ll enjoy tasty sensory enrichment with minimal effort. And since licking mats for horses are an easy DIY project, your horse can enjoy the benefits of enrichment while you enjoy the benefits to your
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The Tower of Cups puzzle for horses is a quick and easy foraging enrichment. Your horse won’t know how easy it was to put together – it’s a lot tougher for them to solve than for you to make! They’ll be busy disassembling the stacked cups to get the goodies inside, and you’ll be congratulating
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What if you give your horse a toy and they’re terrified instead of having a great time? What do you do when the new horse toy you bought or created is so scary that your horse won’t go near it? If your horse is scared of toys, they’re missing out on the benefits of equine
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