Equine Behavior

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.

DIY Treat Board Toy for Horse Enrichment [Budget] [Tutorial]

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Creating do-it-yourself enrichment for horses is a great way to give your horse custom-designed enrichment items that encourage their natural behaviors. And DIY horse toys can be the most budget-friendly way to provide enrichment. The DIY treat board toy is a great budget horse enrichment project. This simple project is a homemade treat board that […]

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Flavored Water for Horses: Make Fruit Infused Water

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Summer is here, bringing sun, fun, and very hot days. Whether you’re working in the heat or relaxing in the shade, it’s important to stay hydrated –  and that goes for your horse, too! Fruit-infused water can help up your horse’s fluid intake and is a refreshing enrichment. Water flavored with fruit is appealing to

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DIY Fodder for Horses | How to Start Sprouting for Feed and Enrichment

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Fresh green grass is the stuff of dreams for most horses, but what grass is scarce or your horse can’t have hours of pasture? Enter sprouted grain for horses! This special live grass treat is an easy barn DIY that your horse will love. You can also scale it up for DIY fodder production –

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Pool Noodle Puzzle Box for Horse Enrichment | DIY |Budget

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Pool noodles can help you create some fantastic horse enrichment. They’re easy to find, great for reusing and upcycling, and simple to work with. This puzzle box uses pool noodles to add texture and challenge to your horse’s forage box. It’s a stall toy and horse enrichment that’s easy to make and fun for your

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Pasture Poles for Horses | Paddock Enrichment

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Looking for enrichment for horses that doesn’t use food or toys? Don’t forget pasture enrichment! By adding a set of ground poles to your pasture, you can give your horses an enriched environment. Pasture poles promote movement and coordination, and give your horse extra exercise. Plus, they’re budget friendly, safe, and easy to set up.

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DIY rolling treat ball enrichment ready for treats.

DIY Hay Ball for Horses | Budget Enrichment

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Hay balls are great for horses. They’re perfect enrichment for stall or pasture. But hay balls for horses can be expensive, so why not make your own DIY horse hay ball for free? Here’s how to make a DIY hay ball from household supplies. Your horse will love this slow feeder puzzle and boredom buster.

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