If you have a horse, you have probably noticed how most commercial treats have too much sugar and other harmful ingredients that may not be well suited for your horse. There are plenty of recipes available online and elsewhere that you can get to make high-quality treats for your pet that will not contribute to poor health.
We’ve scoured the internet for recipes that you can make at home using ingredients you might already have. We’ll provide you with a picture and a short description of each recipe so you know what you are getting into before you start.
The 7 DIY Horse Treat Recipes
1. Superfood Horse Treat
The Superfood Horse Treat is easy to make and uses ingredients you might already have, including flour, oatmeal, eggs, applesauce, and more. It takes about 45 minutes to complete and yields about 45 cookies.
- Flour
- Eggs
- Applesauce
- Baking powder
- Oatmeal
2. Homemade Equine Treats
Homemade Equine Treats are another low-calorie treat that your horse will enjoy eating. They’re not difficult to make and only require five ingredients, including apples, carrots, molasses, and oats. They take about 40 minutes to bake, and they are similar to Rice Krispy treats but with oats. You can cut the 9 x 13-inch cookie sheet up however you like.
- Apples
- Carrots
- Oats
- Molasses
3. Frozen Apples
Easy Frozen Apple Horse Treats
Equipment
- Ice cube tray
- Bowl
Ingredients
- Applesauce
- Water
- Fresh apple cut into cubes
Instructions
- In your bowl, mix together applesauce, water, and fresh apple cubes. The exact ratio is up to you, but we recommend starting with a 2/3 applesauce to 1/3 water ratio.
- Pour the mixture into the ice cube tray.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours. Then, pop the cubes out and feed them to your happy horses!
Notes
4. Carrot Oat Applesauce Treats
The Carrot Oat Applesauce is a limited-ingredient treat that horses love. You can form it into any shape, and a batch will make several treats. You will need oats, carrots, applesauce, and flour. Completing a batch takes about 30 minutes, and each treat has only 49 calories.
- Carrots
- Applesauce
- Flour
- Oats
- Related Read: Can Horses Eat Peanut Butter? What You Need to Know
5. Homemade Horse Treat Recipe
The Homemade Horse Treat Recipe is a little more complex than most recipes we have looked at. However, these treats will provide your horse with essential omega fats that will improve their coat. Once you have all the ingredients, it will take about 20 minutes to complete.
- Flaxseed
- Carrots
- Apple
- Oats
6. Gourmet Horse Treats
Gourmet Horse Treats are very attractive and perfect for the holidays. They only use a few ingredients and are quite healthy, and the cookie icing adds some sweetness and a decorative flair. They only take about 20 minutes to make, but the cookie icing will take about four hours to dry and harden.
- Flour
- Cinnamon
- Molasses
- Cookie icing
7. Gingerbread Treats
Gingerbread treats are another great holiday cookie with only a few ingredients. They take about 20 minutes to make, and you can give them to dogs as well as horses. You will need flour and molasses to make these cookies, but you will not need any nutmeg, which can harm dogs.
- Molasses
- Flour
Summary
All the teats on this list are loved by most horses, and most use high-quality ingredients. However, due to the sugar, some of the recipes with molasses and other sweets should be served less frequently.
We hope you have enjoyed reading our list and found a few recipes you like. If we have helped you give your horse a healthy snack, please share these nine DIY horse treat recipes on Facebook and Twitter.
See Also:
- 10 DIY Halloween Costumes for Horses You Can Make Today (With Pictures)
- Can Horses Eat Potatoes? What You Need to Know
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