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Toys for Horses

Your stable and supply rooms are just about set—fully stocked with horse blankets and horse grooming supplies. The last piece to fall into place is a good selection of horse enrichment toys. Horses are used to being active—whether that’s running in the field, performing a task or looking for something to eat—and when they have nothing to do in their stable, they can sometimes become bored. Aside from wanting your horse to be happy, staving off boredom can also be a good way to help avoid behavior problems such as chewing the stall or cribbing.

Horse stall toys can be as simple as a slow feeder that gradually distributes food throughout the day to help keep your horse interested or an apple-scented ball on a rope. Horse chew toys can help give your equine friend something to do while you’re not around and may help save the wood in your stall from unwanted wear.

Outdoor toys for horses can include cones that your horse might pick up and toss around and oddly shaped balls that your horse can nudge and chase through the grass. As you watch your horse play, you will quickly discover which toys are their favorite and promote the most positive behavior.

Horse boredom toys can be an important part of horse care and are often needed when your horse is kept inside and when he or she is out in the fresh air getting some exercise.

FAQs About Horse Toys 

Horses tend to like toys that keep them active—both in their stable and out in the field. The best horse stall toys are ones that horses can knock around and make noise with, such as a ball on a rope or a stuffed animal. Rubber balls and other objects your horse will chase or bite might also make great outdoor toys for when your horse has more room to roam and play.

Providing mental stimulation for your horse is an important part of bonding and training. A few ways to mentally stimulate a horse include:  

  • Give them a friend By nature, horses are social herd animals that are not meant to spend much time alone. Another horse as a companion can be ideal, but your horse may also enjoy time around other non-equine animals when you can’t be around to play. Just make sure it’s a safe environment for both your horse and the other animal.
  • Feed them smaller amounts Feed small amounts of horse food at frequent intervals. In the wild, horses are foragers who spend a lot of their time searching for food or grazing. A feeder that distributes food slowly can allow your horse to spend more time eating—which may also aid digestion while helping keep them busy.
  • Offer a variety of toys From our equine stall toys and horse stable supplies to outdoor horse boredom toys, there are plenty of options to help keep your horse occupied and engaged throughout the day.
  • Provide varied training and exercise You and your trainer should mix up your training routine every now and then by introducing new tricks, drills, courses and challenges. In most cases, the more training and exercise your horse gets, the happier they will be.

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