Ep. 35: Slow Feeders and Other Forms of Enrichment: Not Just For Fat Ponies

Although often considered a solution for overweight equines, the truth is, slow feeders can offer enrichment to all horses. By helping to mimic more natural grazing behaviours these feeders can be a tool to help combat boredom as well as to help manage calorie intake. Making horses work a little harder for their food has many benefits but not all enrichment needs to involve food. In this episode we take a good look at the following: - slow feed nets - slow feeders that do not require nets - things to consider when introducing slow feeders - how to get your barn owner on-board with slow feeders - how to slow the consumption of grain - the benefits of track systems - stall toys Promo Codes: https://haychix.com/ discount code HCX20 for 20% off https://www.gg-equine.com/ discount codeCLARITY15 for 15% off all hayplay bags https://freedomfeeder.com/ 25% off Black Friday/cyber Monday sale from 11/29-12/2, shipping is always free in the USA for orders $150+. Use the code BFCM https://fatponyfeeders.com/ discount code SCOOP15 for 15% off https://savvyhorseproducts.com/ discount code SCOOPANDSCALE for 10% off Black Friday sale the week of Thanksgiving no codes needed https://www.thehaypillow.com/ discount code ScoopandScale for 5% off Drop N Slow - https://dropnslow.com/ Shires Carrot Ball - https://shop.shiresequestrian.com/carrot-ball-usa8100 Amazing graze - https://horsemenspride.com/products/amazing-graze-horse-toy?srsltid=AfmBOopa36V1LjJrvDJU-sAZ6m1eLbzPSC7i6Aflvc9aFNqwyF7rk1eP Optimizer - https://wishingwell-ltd.com Porta-Grazer - https://porta-grazer.com/ Pre-Vent Feeders - https://www.mypre-ventfeeders.com/ Do you have questions about feeding your horse? Contact us at info@scoopandscale.com Thanks for riding along with us!