GSF visitors and lessons love giving treats. Mostly carrots which is good, but they might find it hard to abide by the 2 carrots per horse rule. Above is a link to an article about what types of treats to give the horses.
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Nov 16, 2013 @ 09:51:04
Our breed (mountain horses) are so dog like, that they really get spoiled to treats, and are sensitive to sugar and fat levels in food and hay. We have to ask that our farm owned horses not get treats, unless it’s a “rare occassion” so they don’t anticipate them and munch off little fingers. Half my kiddos want to give them candy or sugar cubes. I choose to show them the horses teeth, and emphasize that they don’t have the ability to brush their teeth after sugary snacks, and we don’t want cavities. One look at an older horses teeth and they are totally fine with not going the sugar route! Although, if I sneak my babies a treat after a long day or a special ride, mine are addicted to the Quaker Crisps crackers! So…a little healthy I guess 🙂
Nov 19, 2013 @ 15:35:33
That is great advice. Thank you. I too send to stay away from the sugary treats. Mostly they get carrots and the store bought horse treats. However during the holiday season they do get a peppermint every once in a while. Best thing about that is minty fresh horse breath.