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Astroturf Texture Mat | Easy Food Enrichment for Horses

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Sometimes the simplest equine enrichment is the best, and you can get a surprising amount of mileage out of basic household materials. The Astroturf texture mat for horses is low effort but high behavior value, and super versatile. In this easy DIY, we’ll walk through repurposing a faux-turf doormat into a multi-functional feeding enrichment for

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Treat Train Puzzle Feeder for Horses | Pasture Enrichment

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Reuse your horses supplement containers or any plastic canister around the home into a fun and mentally stimulating enrichment item! The DIY treat train for horses is easy to make and is customizable for your horse’s needs! Here’s how to make this cute pasture enrichment, step by step. What is the DIY treat train for

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Horse Enrichment for Fall: Pumpkin and Straw Forage Pile

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Fall is a great of year to be with your horse. Fresh, crisp mornings, beautiful weather, and lots of holidays and seasonal activities. Take advantage of autumn by sharing enrichment activities with your horse, giving you more ways to enjoy the season – and ensuring that your horse enjoys it as much as you do!

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Contrafreeloading in Horses | Horse Training and Enrichment

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Contrafreeloading: it’s a mouthful! But this cool concept is worth learning about, because it can have a big impact on the way you use enrichment and training with your horse. Read on to find out what contrafreeloading in horses is, how it works, and why it’s important. What is contrafreeloading? Contrafreeloading describes the way animals

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