Horse Boredom Busters: From The Stable To The Field
Horse Boredom Busters – From Stable to Field
Discover horse boredom busters for anywhere, from the stable to the field.
Boredom busters for horses can be a hard to find, especially when with a horse is recovering from injury. During rest and recover horses can struggle with;
- loneliness
- lack of exercise and;
- reduced opportunity for mental stimulation.
So, we investigated the benefits of boredom busting and how horse owner’s tackle horse boredom head on!
Boredom-Busting Benefits
Every horse owner can appreciate the benefits that turnout has on horse health and wellbeing. Therefore, wherever possible keeping our horse’s out on grass is always the best option whilst on rest! However, keeping our horse’s entertained wherever they are kept during this period is vital, posing a threat to mental and physical health
When horses are confined to a space without appropriate stimulation, this can increase the likelihood of them developing stable vices, such as weaving, crib-biting and box-walking. As a sign of mental distress, performing stable vies can also put the body under pressure too, due to the repetitive frequency and sometimes increasing intensity of the movement.
In addition, mental stress can pressure internal body systems, making your horse more vulnerable to illness and infection. Stress released the hormone, cortisol, which supress the immune system and makes horses more likely to catch any circulating bacteria or virus in their environment. Owners can keep an eye on mental stress by regularly assessing horse’s body language for negative changes in behaviour.
Preventing boredom, whether that’s in the field or stable can also aid your horse’s quality of sleep, which in turn will aid performance, wellbeing and health!
Horse Boredom Busters
Bizzy Bites Stable Toy
Hang from the wall, leave on the floor or attach to the stable door or paddock fencing, the Bizzy Bites Stable Toy is a fab boredom buster that can be used in variety of ways. Inspired by baby and puppy teethers, the textured wings are stimulating and tingling with tasty mint essential oils. With an edible refill, Bizzy Bites attracts every horse, from the play- to the food-orientated!
SHOP NOW>> £32.99 from www.amazon.co.uk
Likit Starter Kit
Never used a Likit with your horse? What are you waiting for?! A favourite boredom-buster among equestrians, this handy starter-pack contains a Likit Holder, two packs of Likit Snaks and three Likit Refills.
SHOP NOW >> £21.12 from www.amazon.co.uk
Safety Mirror
Research suggests horses benefit greatly from mirrors when isolated from the herd! Mirrors have shown to reduce signs of stress, making horses feel more comfortable in their environment. Place in the stable, on your field’s fencing, and even in your horse’s mode of transport!
SHOP NOW >> £7.99 from www.amazon.co.uk
Silvermoor Swinger Forage Block
Made from 100% natural ingredients and with no added sugars, the Silvermoor Swinger is a healthy and welcome addition to for any horse’s stable. Hang in your stable or on paddock fencing and watch your horse enjoy the challenge of trying to nibble at the tasty treat! Promoting digestive health, the Swinger is also suitable for, horse suffering with laminitis, insulin resistance or equine metabolic syndrome, as well as good-doers!
SHOP NOW >> £5.94 from www.amazon.co.uk
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