This DIY horse toy is cute and craftsy – and you can make it for free! It doesn’t get much simpler than this homemade horse enrichment that uses repurposed bath tissue tubes – but the result is a super appealing, boredom busting toy for all horses. Here’s how to make this budget friendly cardboard tube […]
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With positive reinforcement training for horses becoming more mainstream, you might have heard the term “protected contact” before. So what is protected contact for horses? In this post, we’ll cover the basics of protected contact training and how this powerful training tool can help you and your horse. What Is Protected Contact Horse Training? Protected
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Have you heard of snuffle mats for horses? They’re really fun toys and many horses love them. But are horse snuffle mats a safe enrichment choice? Let’s take a look at how to tell if your horse’s snuffle mat is safe or dangerous. What are Snuffle Mats for Horses? Snuffle mats are a toy for
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Horses have birthday parties all the time.. people birthday parties, that is. Horse-themed birthday parties with pony rides, meet and greets with horses, and equine-inspired crafts are endlessly popular and I’m sure a lot of horses really enjoy them. But those are people parties. How about a horse’s birthday? When my own horse turned 17
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Toys are supposed to be fun for horses. So what happens if your horse doesn’t play with toys and enrichment? Are you doing something wrong? When your horse ignores toys, is there something wrong with them? Relax: It’s normal for horses to sometimes ignore enrichment or not play with toys. Here are the five most
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What if you give your horse a toy and they’re terrified instead of having a great time? What do you do when the new horse toy you bought or created is so scary that your horse won’t go near it? If your horse is scared of toys, they’re missing out on the benefits of equine
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The holiday season is upon us and, as equestrians, we know what that means: getting lots of horse-related gifts from well-meaning friends and relatives. Of course, it’s the thought that counts, but maybe one day someone will break it to all the significant others, parents, and distantly related aunts out there: instead of (yet another
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We can’t get enough of this awesome toy for horses. The Hol-ee Roller ball is an amazingly versatile, useful, and FUN horse toy. Webby balls like this can be used in lots of ways and are perfect for stall enrichment, relieving boredom, and keeping your horse entertained. Here’s what the Hol-ee Roller is and how
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Have you ever gone for a walk with your horse? Not just to get from barn to paddock, or to cool out after a ride. Have you taken a walk with the goal of allowing your horse to explore the world around them using their five senses? This is a sensory walk, and it’s a
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