Something like a Horslyx - but without the sugar?

[MarvelVillis]

I've found a Horslyx really useful for doing daily stretches with my horse, as opposed to treats as he will maintain the stretch for longer, but would prefer to use something without the sugar. Can anyone recommend a lick type treat I could use? Or am I over-worrying about the use of a Horslyx and the sugar? For info he's barefoot so I like to reduce the amount of sugar in his diet as much as possible.

 

[whirlwind]

I wouldn’t worry about the amount of sugar for a few minutes worth of stretches!

 

[IrishMilo]

Yeah that amount wouldn't bother me in the slightest.

 

[New Forests Rock]

No need to worry about the sugar - if it works for the stretches (I used one for a NF doing regular stretches last summer) then keep using it.

 

[Sanversera]

Carrots

 

[Shoei]

Horslyx have less sugar than you would think considering how much they take in

 

[Traks]

Broccoli! Ours loves it

 

[Nocturnal]

I bit the bullet and switched to horslyx, as like you say, just can’t maintain the stretch with a treat.

I wouldn’t use broccoli, cruciferous vegetables can cause gassy colic.

 

[Red-1]

I wouldn't leave mine unattended with one, as I've seen them demolished in one go, but I would hagve no worries using one for stretches.