Ground poles for horses aren’t just about riding fitness! You can use ground poles to set up a simple foraging activity in your horse’s paddock. This boredom-busting activity promotes coordination and fitness, is easy to set up, and is super budget-friendly. Here’s how to use ground poles as horse enrichment to encourage your horse to […]
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Why won’t my horse stand at the mounting block? Why is my horse hard to mount? Behavior problems during mounting are common and you’re definitely not alone. Mounting block problems are inconvenient, set you and your horse up for conflict from the get-go, and can be very unsafe. The good news? When a horse is
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Licking toys are lots of fun for horses and are a great way to keep your stalled horse entertained. If your horse likes Likit or Stall Snack toys and you want a budget friendly and (slightly) more health conscious option for your horse, this is the project for you. This DIY licking treat for horses
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Beat the summer heat with a chill, easy DIY horse toy that you can hang up in stall or pasture. This DIY ice block toy uses a paper carton to hold a tasty block of flavored ice, keeping it away from dirt and bedding for maximum enjoyment. It’s super easy to put together, and great
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For natural boredom relief, look no further than giving your horse the chance to browse. Edible herbs and the leaves of shrubs and trees provide a special enrichment experience for horses, and this DIY browse board for horse enrichment makes it easy to offer browse in a safe way. It’s an easy and inexpensive project
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With positive reinforcement training for horses becoming more mainstream, you might have heard the term “protected contact” before. So what is protected contact for horses? In this post, we’ll cover the basics of protected contact training and how this powerful training tool can help you and your horse. What Is Protected Contact Horse Training? Protected
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Used riding helmets aren’t a safe way to protect yourself in the saddle. When you need a new helmet, use the old one as a horse toy! An upcycled used riding helmet can make a cute, easy treat toy your horse will love. What Should You Do with Used Riding Helmets? Let’s start with what
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This awesome DIY mounting block is budget friendly, looks great, and is SO fast to build. You can put one together in an hour using reclaimed lumber and basic tools for an easy afternoon project. You’ll end up with a sturdy mounting block that’s great for your horse’s back and your wallet. Here’s how to
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This DIY horse enrichment project is Pinterest material for sure. Wall mounted woven baskets hold herbs, a hay buffet, or veggie treats for your horse to browse and enjoy. And it’s more than cute, it’s great horse enrichment that is ideal for any stall or shelter wall. This project is surprisingly easy and quick to
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Scratching your horse’s itches is good for your horse’s skin and coat and ideal for bonding. But you might have heard that too much scratching means your horse is rude or teaches your horse bad manners. How to scratch your horse the right way, then? It’s easy! Here’s how to teach your horse to politely
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