Toys!

[FREESTYLER]

So, I need a toy for my horse, he has a ball with feed in it which he plays with and a horse lick which he demolishes in seconds but I need something for him to chew on because he ALWAYS wants to put something in it, even if it is me! I have repremanded him etc.... but he is just a thug and I do not want him to get head shy etc... so I want something for him to be able to play with... possibly dangling in front of his stable door. I have used water bottles, filled with a few stones etc but would like to know if anyone has ever used a toy for dogs ie. a "squiggy" bone or something!!

 

[Kate_13]

A swede on a rope!

Or put a couple of apples in his water bucket, they will apple bob for hours!

 

[FREESTYLER]

Kudu, thanks... done the swede on a rope.. gone in seconds!!

He is a thug !!!

Apples in water actually sound good... remind me of pony club days and games!! LOL!! I will try that tonight though!

 

[Porkie]

What about one of those rubber horse balls - has a handle that he can get hold of so he can throw it around .............

 

[zoesophie]

If he likes to amuse himself why not give one of these a go - http://www.robinsonsequestrian.co.uk/product_details.asp?ID=2367

They are fairly hardy. Hope it helps.

 

[zoesophie]

Great minds think alike

 

[horsegirl]

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Or put a couple of apples in his water bucket, they will apple bob for hours!

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Just a warning, mine will bob a couple of times and if he can't get the apples he kicks his water bucket over and then has no water all night! No more apple bobbing for him!

 

[jes_nibley]

definately recommend a jolly ball (rubber ball with handle)
you have to be careful though - knew a horse once that would aim it at people as they walked past his stable!

 

[FREESTYLER]

Ha!

Like the thought of him aiming it at people!! Te He!! Think a jolly ball is going to be ordered, or maybe two!!!

Will watch the apple bobbing too (if he kicks the bucket or not!)

 

[Ali2]

My horse also demolishes his lickit in a very short time - I've found that slices of swede threaded on to the holder keep him amused for far longer - he can't lick swede off and it's reasonably hard for him to get a bite so it takes time and persistence!

My fella loves apple bobbing too - but it lasts minutes not hours

 

[Imonone]

I wouldnt buy two, just try it 1st.
I bought one for my very mouthy and playful filly and shes never touched it and neither have any of the other horses on the yard.