If bad weather keeps your horse in his stall or he's on stall rest recovering from an injury, a hanging treat ball will keep him busy. A horse with nothing to do will chew his stall, pace or mash his hay underfoot. A treat ball containing carrots, grain and molasses is easy to make and a simple solution to avoid equine boredom.
Step 1
Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl, mixing until grain is thoroughly coated.
Step 2
Let the mixture stand for at least an hour, until the grain absorbs most of the liquid. Stir the mixture well.
Step 3
Spoon the mixture into angel food molds, or roll into large balls. Pack firmly.
Step 4
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Watch to be sure the treats don't burn and adjust the baking time accordingly.
Step 5
Allow the treats to cool. Store any leftovers in a tight container.
Step 6
Thread bailing twine or string through the treat. Hang in your horse's stall loosely enough so the treat swings.
References
- FruitFromWashington.com: Receipes for Horse Treats
- My Horse Chat: Recipe to Make Hanging Horse Treats
- The Original Book of Horse Treats: Recipes You Can Make at Home for Your Horse; June V. Evers
Tips
- Purchase livestock-grade molasses from the feed store to save money.
- If you roll balls, poke a hole through the treat and thread bailing twine for hanging in the stall.
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