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DIY horse treats

By Andreas Andersen
By Andreas Andersen

Just like us humans, most horses love a good snack. But some horses are harder to please than others. Even if your horse is picky, we are sure that you can find something it will enjoy. We have found some ideas for horse treats that you can make yourself. Whether it is for training or just to spoil the greatest horse in the world.

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1) Foundation

When you are ready to bake, oats are an excellent foundation to work with. Your horse will probably recognize the taste and love it. Barley is another good choice. Try adding some squashed corn, to provide a little extra texture to your treats. Even if your horse has its own preferences, it will probably be thrilled to be presented with something out of the ordinary. You can also consider adding some flax seeds or sunflower seeds, which can further increase the appeal of the treats. Both are great sources of omega-3.

2) Greenery

Beetroot, apples, and - of course - carrots. Everything you would otherwise treat your horse to also belongs in treats and will only make them better. Just make sure it is something, your horse is allowed to eat and won’t make it sick.

3) Sweet, salt, and cinnamon

Salt is a great ingredient in your horse treats. Salt helps the protein intake of your horse and benefits the muscles, too. Be careful to add anything that contains sugar to your horse treats. The kinds of sugar that you can add are honey, agave syrup, rice syrup, or applesauce. However, as most horse owners know, horses should not have too much sugar. Spices like cinnamon, or turmeric are also delicious ingredients and simultaneously help your horse’s digestion, but it needs to be ceylon cinnamon.

4) Bringing it all together

Finally, you will need something to combine all the ingredients. Here you can consider using oil, which is a good energy boost for your horse. Different kinds of oils to use could be rapeseed oil, flaxseed oil, rice germ oil, coconut oil, or corn germ oil. Furthermore, you can use some honey or applesauce, but be careful not to add too much sugar. Especially if your horse has a sensitive stomach or gains weight easily. 

5) Easy breed utilization

You can also opt to bake your remaining bread – especially rye bread - instead of throwing it out when it gets a little dry or old. Consider rubbing it with a little garlic for added taste. We are sure your horse will love it.

REMINDER

Remember to make sure the treats are completely dry after baking them. Just in case, leave them out overnight next to the heater or bake them a little longer at a lower temperature. There shouldn't be any moisture left, otherwise, the horse can have stomach problems. It will also make them last longer. After being completely dry, store them in a box and feed them within a couple of weeks. 

Crunchy bread treats

YOU NEED:

  • Bread
  • Garlic or spices

Set the oven to 175 degrees (350 Fahrenheit). Slice the bread into thin slices. Add spices and put the bread pieces in the oven. Bake for around 10-15 minutes. Leave them to cool before serving.

Energy balls with oast

YOU NEED:

  • 5 cups of oatmeal
  • 1/2 cup of corn oil
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 cup of finely chopped celery or carrots

Preheat the oven to 175 degrees (350 Fahrenheit). Pour oatmeal and oil into a large bowl. Mince the garlic and chop the celery before mixing everything together and dividing it into bite-sized balls. Roll each of them into the shape of a sausage and place them on a greased oven pan. Place them on the middle rack and bake them for 10 minutes. Flip them and bake until golden brown.

Apple slices with cinnamon

YOU NEED:

  • 2-3 apples
  • 1 tbs cinnamon
  • 1 tbs salt

Set the oven to 175 degrees (350 Fahrenheit). Cut the apples into thin slices and place them on a greased oven pan. Sprinkle on the cinnamon and salt, covering both sides. Place inside the preheated oven and flip them after five minutes pass. Leave inside for another five minutes and let them cool off before serving.

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