GumBits Chewing Gum for Horses helps to relax horses that grind their teeth. The tasty chewy gum bits work by encouraging the horse to chew and relax his jaws. This activates the salivation process, too, leading to a softer mouth and more willingness to submit and accept the bit. Can Read more…
Yes. Just don’t overdo it. They do eat sugar cubes for treats. And cotton candy is no different. What candy can horses eat? Fruity candies, like Smarties, Skittles and Jolly Ranchers, do not contain theobromine and are a safe in small doses, just like peppermints. One other fall-themed edible that Read more…
Bananas are a fairly high glycemic index food, so not safe treats for many IR horses. What can insulin-resistant horses eat? Select hay with a low level of soluble carbohydrates for the IR horse. Small grain hays such as oat and ryegrass have much greater sugar content than other grass Read more…
Affected horses will get along best on a ration with low starch content and good-quality fermentable fiber. Free-choice grazing and grass hay can be supplemented with molasses-free beet pulp, and vegetable oil can be added to the diet unless the horse’s triglyceride level is elevated. What is the best feed Read more…
Horses evolved to eat dried grasses and forbs (plants other than grasses), not grains or peppermints; not apples, carrots, cookies, horse candies, sugar, trail mix,or Powerbars. Is it OK to give your horse treats? Almost any fruits, and many vegetables, are safe treats for healthy horses. Apples and carrots are Read more…
For example, whole oats are good for 12 months if stored correctly. However, once rolled it might only take three weeks in the warm summer months before rancidity occurs. Heat processed feeds typically have a longer storage length (think hay or alfalfa pellets) due to the fact that the heat Read more…
Most things are safe in moderation. A little bit of cake on your horse’s birthday is unlikely to cause any harm. Are horses allowed to eat cake? Just remember; while our cakes are nutritious, they should only be given as occasional treats to ensure a healthy diet. And as tasty Read more…
They should also always be ripe, fresh, and free of mold — avoid frozen or expired strawberries. Strawberries are to be given as an occasional treat only and cannot replace any part of your horse’s normal diet. Can horses have frozen fruit? The horses will feel refreshed from the frozen Read more…
Lifesaver mints are safe for most horses to eat as treats. They contain the same basic ingredients as candy canes including corn syrup and sugar. There are no ingredients in Lifesaver mints that are considered dangerous for the majority of horses. Is peppermint candy OK for horses? “Peppermint-flavored treats made Read more…
Loved by horses, the pleasant aroma and great taste of mint makes it an ideal appetite stimulant for fussy or shy feeders. Add to daily feed ration all year round to support a healthy appetite. Ideal for fussy feeders. How much mint should I feed my horse? Feeding guidelines Weight Read more…