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.

Peanut Butter Licking Mat for Horses | Equine Enrichment

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Licking mats for horses are an easy, budget friendly way to give your horse some enrichment. Licking mats are versatile horse toys for stall or pasture. For a low sugar treat that your horse will love, peanut butter makes a great spread for any horse lick mat or smear board. It’s an especially good enrichment […]

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Things on Strings: Easy Hanging Stall Toy for Horses

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Here’s an easy, budget friendly DIY hanging stall toy for horses. Is your horse bored in their stall? Find yourself wondering Does my horse need stall toys? Stall enrichment for horses is important for your equine friend’s physical and mental health…but stall toys can be expensive. The “Things on Strings” hanging stall toy is a

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Enrichment Gardens, Part 2: Starting Plants Indoors

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You’ve decided to grow some plants just for your horse’s enrichment. Congratulations! Whether you are looking to add some extra plants to your yearly garden, or you’re brand new to growing anything other than maybe an occasional houseplant, you’re on the road to an abundance of new flavors, scents, and textures to work into your

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A round, blue snuffle mat.

The Beginner’s Guide to Horse Snuffle Mats

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What is a snuffle mat for horses? A horse snuffle mat is an awesome toy that gives your horse a mental workout, relieves boredom, and promotes relaxation. Horse snuffle mats are perfect for keeping your horse occupied and entertained in their stall or pasture. With a snuffle mat, your equine friend can enjoy a fun

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A bunch of fresh green basil for horse enrichment

Enrichment Gardens Part 1: Why Grow an Equine Garden?

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What does gardening have to do with horse enrichment?  A lot – if you’re interested in growing some herbs, flowers, and veggies for your horse!  There are several good reasons to plant an enrichment garden – and lots of different types of enrichment gardens as well. The type, size, and plants grown in your enrichment

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Egg carton enrichment made simple with obvious and easy to reach food.

Egg Carton Horse Toy | DIY Easy Enrichment

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Horse toys don’t have to be complicated or expensive to be fun and beneficial for your horse! For an ultra-easy, budget friendly horse enrichment activity, make a food puzzle using an egg carton. The egg carton horse toy is fast, simple, but really entertaining for your horse. Here’s how to make this ultra-easy enrichment for

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