Why should you use enrichment in your horse's stall?
A stall can be beautiful and airy, but doesn’t provide many behavior options for your horse. Stalled horses can be bored and understimulated, causing behavior problems.
What does a need for boredom relief look like?
Boredom, a need for morevement, and lack of stimulation can show up in several ways. If your horse is dull and listless in the stall, they may be bored. Understimulated horses may be anxious, hyperactive, and show behaviors like wall kicking, biting, wood chewing, and cribbing.
What's the best enrichment for stalled horses?
Encourage a range of natural behaviors with your stall enrichment. Slow feeders let your horse graze more naturally. Treat toys and puzzle feeders keep them busy and thinking. Sensory enrichment that use texture, sound, and smell provide vital sensory stimulation.
