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11 Fun Ideas to Mentally Stimulate Your Horse and Prevent Boredom

Keeping your horse mentally stimulated will not only set them up to have a better quality of life, but it will also prevent boredom.  When a horse is not getting enough mental or physical stimulation, boredom can lead to aggressive and destructive behaviours. Luckily, there are many options you can implement into your horse’s routine to help stave off boredom and keep them content. Keep reading to find 11 ideas that can keep your horse stimulated and active. Invest in Outdoor and Indoor Toys Investing in new toys for your horse is one of the easiest ways to keep them …

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Pasture Enrichment for Miniature Horses: Games, Toys, and Ideas

Pasture enrichment is important for maintaining a safe and playful environment where miniature horses can thrive. The most effective way to accomplish this is by using games, toys, and creative ideas to bring your pasture to life.  Proper stimulation and enrichment are vital for your miniature horse’s physical and mental health. The average pasture horse only receives 1-4 hours of stimulation daily from a human. Pasture enrichment games and toys can keep your pony entertained all day. It can be time-consuming and exhausting to come up with new ideas to play with your furry friend. This article is going to …

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How to Bond With Your Horse Without Riding: Fun and Interactive Activity Ideas

Having a horse is a wonderful and magical experience, and makes you a better rider as well as a better person in the long run. There are times when it can be tough but what is important is having a connection with your horse and knowing that whatever happens you will face it together as a team.  It’s important to bond with your horse in order to create a happy, healthy relationship. Having a good relationship with your horse is essential to getting the best work and the most fun. A horse that trusts you will be easier to ride, …

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Horse and Pony Enrichment: All You Need to Know For A Happy Horse

Horse and pony enrichment refers to the process of providing stimuli or activities for animals in order to keep them mentally stimulated. Horses can be groomed, ridden, fed treats, taken on walks or hikes, given a new toy, or even just watched by their owner. Even as a beginner, you can do many things to enrich your horse or pony’s life. Enrichment activities to consider include: Grooming Exercising Providing mental stimulation This will not only benefit your horse or pony, but it will make having your new family member feel more fulfilling.   This is a beginner’s guide to horse and …

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100 Fun tricks to teach your pets: Animal Enrichment

Tricks are so much fun and provide excellent mental and physical enrichment for your pets. Some are harder than others, so pick off the easy ones first. Here’s 100 to choose from. Even though it may specify a certain animal, a lot of these ideas are adaptable to different pets. Be sure to bookmark this page as we’ll be adding to it! 40 Tricks to Teach Your Dog  One of the first commands to teach a dog is to sit. Discover How to Teach a Dog to Sit in 5 Simple Steps. You’ll find that if you can clicker train your dog you’ll …

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