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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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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 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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Five Tasty Ideas for Horse Licking Mats

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Licking mats for horses are an awesome stall enrichment and boredom relieving horse toy. With a lick mat, your horse gets a tasty food treat, relaxing activity, and sensory variety. If you’re new to using licking mats for horses, these five spreads will give you ideas for tasty, healthy lick mat options to keep your

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Winter Enrichment for Horses: 7 Activities and Ideas

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Winter can be a tough season for equestrians. Freezing cold, short days, less riding time, and the weather makes horse chores harder. But winter doesn’t have to put the brakes on equine enrichment! The winter season is actually a time that many horses need enrichment the most. Here are 7 activities and ideas for winter

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