The natural behaviors of equines are the things they do in order to move, eat, interact, and take care of themselves. Horse behaviors include feeding by grazing, walking and running, social behaviors, grooming, and resting, and many more. Enrichment encourages horses to behave in the most natural way possible.
Forage boxes for horses are a simple and cheap but very fun enrichment activity for your equine friend. A cardboard box with forage can relieve boredom, encourage curiosity, and keep your horse engaged in positive and healthy behaviors. Here’s a quick way to add variety to your next forage box: adding multiple compartments! Let’s walk […]
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Looking for an easy, no-tool treat puzzle for your horse? All you need for this swinging, surprisingly challenging horse toy are a few rice cakes and some rope! This equine enrichment project is tasty but low calorie, and great for stall or pasture. Here’s how to make it, step by step. What’s the DIY Rice
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Enrichment for horses isn’t just about toys and treats! This DIY project brings the scent of all your horse’s herd mates into their stall. Social enrichment is ideal for horses who can’t get nose-to-nose with their friends, and this social scent board is soothing and engaging. Here’s how to make this cute DIY horse enrichment,
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This incredibly cute DIY enrichment activity is perfect for all horses. Using some hollow eggs, straw, and a basket or pool you can create a treat-filled, boredom busting Easter basket! This equine enrichment offers mental stimulation, variety, and encourages slow feeding. Here’s how to make your very own Easter egg basket for horses, step by
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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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The Hay Pillow for horses has a big following, but is it worth the hype? I used and abused two Hay Pillows for six months to write a full review of their performance. Read on for how they performed, whether there were issues to watch out for, and if you should buy a Hay Pillow
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Scent enrichment is an overlooked but useful sensory enrichment option for horses. All horses appreciate scent enrichment, but stalled horses especially need additional stimulation to keep stress at bay during confinement. This easy DIY scent cage attaches to the outside of the stall. Fill it with scented material for an easy addition to your boredom
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When the news gets crazy, make horse toys! This DIY horse treat puzzle is just for fun. It looks complicated but is just a combination of two simple DIY enrichment designs, combined into one toy. Here’s how to make your very own spy balloon for your horse, step by step. Why Spy? Other than making
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Reuse your horses supplement containers or any plastic canister around the home into a fun and mentally stimulating enrichment item! The DIY treat train for horses is easy to make and is customizable for your horse’s needs! Here’s how to make this cute pasture enrichment, step by step. What is the DIY treat train for
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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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