How to Make Delicious Treats at Home Your Horse Will Love

I'm sure you've been to the tack or feed store and have seen a variety of horse treats available for purchase. But, did you know you can make your own treats at home for your horse? No need to be an accomplished cook, most of the recipes are very easy and require little or no baking. And most of the ingredients you allready have at home.

Making treats for horses are also great projects for kids to do with their parents. Or if you have a 4-H group or any other large group of kids interested in horses, you can get them started making horse treats as a fun project. Are you or your child looking for a unique and low cost gift to give as a gift? Make up a batch of horse treats, put them in a brand new horse bucket, decorate with ribbons and bows and give out to your horse loving friends.

Remember, peanuts are never safe to feed a horse and too much peanut butter can cause problems as well. There have been reports that the apple core and apple seeds can be toxic to horses. You should always cut up an apple and remove the core/seeds before feeding to your horse. Cutting up an apple or carrot also prevents the horse from choking on it and makes it easier and safer for you to hand feed.

Always feed in moderation, never over-do feeding treats to your horse and they should NEVER be subtituted as a meal. Remember, a treat is just that...an occasional goodie given to your horse. If you are unsure of a recipe or any ingredients, check with your vet first. Never feed someone else's horse a treat unless you ask first, some horses may not be able to handle certain types of treats or food and you don't want to cause an unwanted reaction to a treat.

Bran Mashes:

Holiday Season Bran Mash

What you need:
3 pounds bran - you can buy wheat or oat bran at the grocery store
1.5 pounds sweet feed (optional)
1 box apple and cinnamon oatmeal
1 box maple and brown sugar oatmeal
1 big can of regular flavor oatmeal
1 box Kellogg's Craklin' oat bran cereal
9 carrots
3 apples
bag of horse nibbles
large jar of grandmas molasses - room temperature
(or)
Maple syrup
hot water