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Astroturf Texture Mat | Easy Food Enrichment for Horses

Sometimes the simplest equine enrichment is the best, and you can get a surprising amount of mileage out of basic household materials. The Astroturf texture mat for horses is low effort but high behavior value, and super versatile. In this easy DIY, we’ll walk through repurposing a faux-turf doormat into a multi-functional feeding enrichment for

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Holiday Tree Browse Board | Christmas Horse Enrichment

This DIY enrichment activity is easy to put together and your horse will love it! This browse board is themed for the holidays but can be offered as a fun boredom buster at any time of year. It’s simple, budget friendly, and perfect for an in-the-stable activity when it’s cold outdoors. Here’s how to make

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DIY Swinging Snack Toy for Horses | Boredom Relief Puzzle

Here’s a fun, colorful, and easy DIY horse enrichment item for stall or pasture: a swinging snack toy for horses made from….wait for it…rubber dog chew balls! Sound silly? It’s VERY silly, but it’s also a simple and on-budget stall toy that your horse will love. A Swinging Snack Toy for Horses On this blog

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Horse Slow Feed Mat DIY | Step by Step Instructions and Pics

Every horse needs a slow feeder mat! These simple enrichment items make mealtimes healthier and more natural for your equine friend. This one is easy to create from a repurposed stall mat or rubber traction mat, and is rugged and durable enough to last for years. Here’s how to make this awesome DIY slow feed

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