This post was originally published with resolutions for 2022, but has been updated for a new year of putting your equine first in 2023. And – shameless plug – if you’re looking for a 2023 planner tailor-made for horse training, don’t miss the 2023 Horse Training Planner! 2022 was a whirlwind, and your New Year’s […]
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What does it look like when your horse is bored? What behaviors indicate equine boredom, and why do you need to do something about it? Let’s look at the ways to tell if your horse needs more mental or physical stimulation, and how you can help when your horse is bored. How to Tell If
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Stall enrichment for horses is crucial for relieving boredom and preventing behavior problems. Stalls are a challenging environment for your horse. Stall toys for horses provide the mental stimulation and boredom relief your horse needs. Are you looking for ideas to make the stall a better place? Let equine behavior be your guide to designing
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By getting creative with pumpkin, the most famous fall vegetable, you can provide lots of equine enrichment. But can horses eat pumpkin? How can you use pumpkin safely? Here’s the scoop on the squash.
Can Your Horse Eat Pumpkin? Here’s What to Know Read More »
After writing a post about how to create an easy, budget friendly slow feeder for horses using an automotive floor mat, I wanted to see if the claim was really true. Here’s what happened. The Car Floor Mat Slow Feeder Update for October: If you haven’t checked out our ebook Safe Equine Enrichment, please consider
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What are a horse’s favorite foods? Every horse is unique and your horse has food preferences just like you do. Finding your horse’s favorite treats or foods can help you in feeding, training, or giving enrichment to your horse. Your equine friend can’t tell you what their favorites are, but they can show you what
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If you want the best diet for your horse, weighing your forage and feed is a must. Weighing hay for your horse lets you feed the right amount and helps control costs. Here’s how to choose and use a hay scale for horses. Why A Horse Hay Scale and Feed Scale are Important Weighing your
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What are the Five Opportunities to Thrive for horses? As a horse person, you don’t just want your horse to live – you want them to thrive. Thriving means having your physical, mental, and emotional needs met so that you can have the most fulfilling life possible. For you, that might take many forms, but
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Have you ever heard someone say that toys are frustrating for horses? Are you worried that your horse’s puzzles and stall enrichment are frustrating, or that treat toys are cruel or mean because your horse has to work to get food? Let’s uncover whether toys and enrichment for horses causes frustration, and how to provide
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Horses and mud seem to go together. If you’re a horse owner, mud can be a nightmare, especially in spring and after heavy rain. But is mud bad for horses? Is there anything good about mud for horses…and you? Or is mud something to avoid at all costs? Let’s dive into the mud, splash around,
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