Stall Toys

pumpkinflirt · 11-29-07, 09:00 AM

Many of you probably put your horses in a stall at some point. It may be for a few minutes or for a few days. Stalled horses can get bored and boredom can lead to problems. Cribbing, windsucking, weaving, pawing, and kicking are among the various problems stalled horses can develop. Pumpkin has a couple of stall toys to help keep him from being bored. A Jolly Ball and a Likit treat holder. A Jolly Ball is a plastic ball with a loop to hang it and a Likit is a solid treat holder that is mounted to the wall. His favorite flavor is cherry.(images from doversaddlerly.com)

Jolly Ball

Likit with treat

horsegurl03801 · 11-29-07, 09:07 AM

We have stall balls in our stalls, especially for our stallions. They really work well and can take a beating without getting too bent out of shape. We've even bought some of the Likits that come in a ball holder, Tongue Ticklers I think they're called. The horses love them and the variety of flavors keeps them happy. I wish they would make a molasses flavor though.

Allan · 11-30-07, 11:39 AM

I'm sorry to bring out my ignorance in here but is there really a taste on the Likits? I don't know how they work so I would love to know how do you do it. What kind of flavors that mostly like?

sallyanna · 12-07-07, 11:09 AM

I understand the concept of stall toys, but what about in the field? I would think they can get bored in the pasture too. Would those balls be good for field use too? Are there any other toys that horses like?

Buckskin · 12-07-07, 04:49 PM

Boredom happens out in the field too. Usually it's not as bad because there are things in the scenery to watch, or they can see other horses. Having a friend usually prevents boredom, but stallions can still develop stereotypical behaviour if it's mares that they can see, but not reach.

I think the stall toys would be difficult to use in a field unless you had a means of securing them in place.

SaddleSore · 12-10-07, 03:30 PM

So other than lots of human contact, what really prevents boredom? I have always made sure that my horse had lots of company, but I am now somewhat worried that maybe I haven't done enough.

sallyanna · 12-13-07, 09:25 AM

Does the friend in the field have to be another horse, or can the different species get along together? My daughter is in 4H this year and has chosen dairy cow (because her dad was in it). Can the horse and cow become friends and keep each other company, or do they just tolerate each other?

postit · 12-13-07, 08:58 PM

Lots of other animals can be kept in the same field with a horse, but they may not always bond as companions. The lick-its could easily be mounted on a fence in the field if you have wooden fences, but many people have other types which would make it difficult. Lick-its smell like they taste different but I can't say I've tasted them myself, nor can I say horses want variety, but it makes the people feel better about it.

Clover · 12-14-07, 03:04 AM

I knew a horse and a goat that were kept together in the same paddock and seemed to get along together just fine. I think it depends on the individuals.

11-29-07, 09:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
pumpkinflirt Member Join Date: 10-12-07 Posts: 50	Stall Toys Many of you probably put your horses in a stall at some point. It may be for a few minutes or for a few days. Stalled horses can get bored and boredom can lead to problems. Cribbing, windsucking, weaving, pawing, and kicking are among the various problems stalled horses can develop. Pumpkin has a couple of stall toys to help keep him from being bored. A Jolly Ball and a Likit treat holder. A Jolly Ball is a plastic ball with a loop to hang it and a Likit is a solid treat holder that is mounted to the wall. His favorite flavor is cherry.(images from doversaddlerly.com) Jolly Ball Likit with treat

12-07-07, 04:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Buckskin Member Join Date: 11-05-07 Location: Australia Posts: 125	Boredom happens out in the field too. Usually it's not as bad because there are things in the scenery to watch, or they can see other horses. Having a friend usually prevents boredom, but stallions can still develop stereotypical behaviour if it's mares that they can see, but not reach. I think the stall toys would be difficult to use in a field unless you had a means of securing them in place. __________________ Got carrots?

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11-29-07, 09:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
horsegurl03801 Member Join Date: 11-01-07 Posts: 25	We have stall balls in our stalls, especially for our stallions. They really work well and can take a beating without getting too bent out of shape. We've even bought some of the Likits that come in a ball holder, Tongue Ticklers I think they're called. The horses love them and the variety of flavors keeps them happy. I wish they would make a molasses flavor though.

11-30-07, 11:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
Allan Member Join Date: 11-07-07 Posts: 25	I'm sorry to bring out my ignorance in here but is there really a taste on the Likits? I don't know how they work so I would love to know how do you do it. What kind of flavors that mostly like?

12-07-07, 11:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
sallyanna Member Join Date: 12-01-07 Posts: 100	I understand the concept of stall toys, but what about in the field? I would think they can get bored in the pasture too. Would those balls be good for field use too? Are there any other toys that horses like?

12-10-07, 03:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
SaddleSore Member Join Date: 10-12-07 Posts: 233	So other than lots of human contact, what really prevents boredom? I have always made sure that my horse had lots of company, but I am now somewhat worried that maybe I haven't done enough.

12-13-07, 09:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
sallyanna Member Join Date: 12-01-07 Posts: 100	Does the friend in the field have to be another horse, or can the different species get along together? My daughter is in 4H this year and has chosen dairy cow (because her dad was in it). Can the horse and cow become friends and keep each other company, or do they just tolerate each other?

12-13-07, 08:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
postit Member Join Date: 12-01-07 Posts: 25	Lots of other animals can be kept in the same field with a horse, but they may not always bond as companions. The lick-its could easily be mounted on a fence in the field if you have wooden fences, but many people have other types which would make it difficult. Lick-its smell like they taste different but I can't say I've tasted them myself, nor can I say horses want variety, but it makes the people feel better about it.

12-14-07, 03:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
Clover Member Join Date: 12-02-07 Posts: 25	I knew a horse and a goat that were kept together in the same paddock and seemed to get along together just fine. I think it depends on the individuals.