Horses are intelligent, social animals — and a bored horse finds its own entertainment, which usually involves breaking something. Toys and treats provide enrichment that keeps horses happy, occupied, and out of trouble.
What to Look For
- Treat balls: slow-release feeders that make horses work for treats
- Lickits and salt licks: for stable and field
- Stable toys: hanging balls and mirrors for horses that box-walk or weave
- Field toys: sturdy, safe, and impossible to eat
Our Advice
Enrichment isn’t a luxury — it’s welfare. Horses in stalls need mental stimulation, and even turned-out horses enjoy a treat ball. Start with one toy, watch how your horse uses it, and rotate toys to keep them interesting.
More in our stable & yard section.