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.
This DIY project gives you a very cute place to apply scent enrichment for your horse’s boredom relief and wellness. The canvas circles are padded, creating a soft surface that’s perfect for applying and diffusing all kinds of appealing scents. If your horse enjoys scent enrichment, this project is a fun way to create the […]
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Seasonal themes add interest and variety to your equine enrichment plan. Fall is an especially great time of year for themed activities and enrichment items – and what could be better than the scents that make autumn special? Here are five fall-themed smells to add to your horse’s stall or paddock for special seasonal interest.
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When was the last time you thought about how important scents and smells are to your horse? For most of us, the answer is probably never. But smell is one of your horse’s most important senses. Scent enrichment for horses is a way to give back variety and interesting scents that your horse can’t experience
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Scent enrichment can be a perfect way to provide extra boredom relief for your horse, especially during stall time. Adding different smells to your horse’s environment keeps things varied. And scent enrichment for horses is easy for any equestrian. But what are the best (and let’s not lie – easiest!) options for equine scent enrichment?
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Fall is a great of year to be with your horse. Fresh, crisp mornings, beautiful weather, and lots of holidays and seasonal activities. Take advantage of autumn by sharing enrichment activities with your horse, giving you more ways to enjoy the season – and ensuring that your horse enjoys it as much as you do!
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An ultra simple horse toy made from upcycled water bottles? Sign us up! This easy equine boredom buster takes five minutes to make, works with any food or treats, and gives your horse a mental workout. Horse enrichment doesn’t have to be complicated to be lots of fun for your horse, so here’s how to
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Contrafreeloading: it’s a mouthful! But this cool concept is worth learning about, because it can have a big impact on the way you use enrichment and training with your horse. Read on to find out what contrafreeloading in horses is, how it works, and why it’s important. What is contrafreeloading? Contrafreeloading describes the way animals
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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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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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Repurpose a used horse stall mat to create the ultimate equine slow feeder for grain or treats! This is a great way to reuse worn or split horse stall mats, and you’ll create a better feeding experience for your horse. Here’s how to make a DIY slow feeder from a horse stall mat, step by
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