Recipes Archives - Your Horse Farm An Equestrian Lifestyle Blog - Resources for Every Horse Farm Wed, 28 Jun 2023 19:36:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Valentine’s Day Horse Treats https://yourhorsefarm.com/valentines-day-horse-treats/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=valentines-day-horse-treats Fri, 10 Feb 2023 21:28:00 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=37263 Valentine’s Day has become a celebration of love and romance. If you have a significant other, then you will likely be spending this romantic holiday with them. For equestrians, this day may also be spent with their horse. Most love their horses nearly as much as their family members. Your horse will likely enjoy the...

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]]> Warm Winter Mash Recipes for Horses https://yourhorsefarm.com/warm-winter-mash-recipes-for-horses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=warm-winter-mash-recipes-for-horses Wed, 11 Jan 2023 16:35:37 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=37109 Winter is the perfect time to make up a mash for your horse(s). Not only are they a nice, warm treat, but mashes are also a great way to keep your horse hydrated and prevent problems like colic which is more prevalent in winter.  Personally, I soak my horses’ senior feed every time I give...

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]]> Holiday Treats for Horses https://yourhorsefarm.com/holiday-treats-for-horses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=holiday-treats-for-horses Mon, 28 Nov 2022 15:49:23 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=36910 Let’s face it—aside from getting together with family and friends, one of the best parts of the holiday season is the food we get to eat. Turkey and dressing, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, or other special desserts. Some of us look forward to eating these foods all year long!  However, we aren’t the only ones...

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]]> Hay Substitutes for Horses https://yourhorsefarm.com/hay-substitutes-for-horses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hay-substitutes-for-horses Fri, 06 Nov 2020 16:57:33 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=35272 Good hay substitutes should be high in fiber, and long-stem fiber is best because it provides adequate ‘chewing time’ that horses need to keep their digestive systems healthy. The nutritional value of the hay substitute is also important. The following are several good hay substitutes for horses: Chopped Forage: Chopped forage is usually clean, mold-free,...

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]]> The Good, the Bad, and the Sinfully Delicious Pumpkin Horse Cookies https://yourhorsefarm.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-sinfully-delicious-pumpkin-horse-cookies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-good-the-bad-and-the-sinfully-delicious-pumpkin-horse-cookies Wed, 09 Sep 2020 16:36:12 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=35108 As I prepare my house and horses for the upcoming cooler weather, I’m also searching for new recipes for that Fall ‘taste’ to illuminate all our pallets – including our horses!  While searching the World Wide Web, I found a new equine-friendly treat. It seemed to have the Fall feel I’m looking for: Fall Pumpkin...

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]]> Apple Season is Here https://yourhorsefarm.com/apple-season-is-here/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=apple-season-is-here Wed, 09 Sep 2020 15:04:00 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=35117 Depending on where you live, apple season has begun! September is known as the best month for apple picking. Lucky for your horses, there are plenty of apple varieties to go around- Honeycrisp, Gala, Red Delicious, Cortland, and more. From sweet to tart, you and your horse can find your favorites! Much like any other...

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]]> Cool Summer Treats for Your Horse https://yourhorsefarm.com/cool-summer-treats-for-your-horse/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cool-summer-treats-for-your-horse Thu, 16 Jul 2020 12:22:45 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=35028 We’ve officially entered the hottest part of the year, which means we may be seeking air conditioning and ice cream rather than spending long hours at the barn. But while you’re inside, you might consider whipping up some cool treats for your horse. I’m sure they’ll be much appreciated on a hot summer day. Below...

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]]> Basic Herbs for Culinary, Medicinal and Spirtiual Health https://yourhorsefarm.com/basic-herbs-for-culinary-medicinal-and-spirtiual-health/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=basic-herbs-for-culinary-medicinal-and-spirtiual-health Thu, 04 Jun 2020 15:48:12 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=34981 “Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace. ” May Sarton  My daughters and I have recently started our first vegetable garden this past Spring. Planting from seeds and watching our vegetables grow has been...

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]]> Homemade Horse Cookies https://yourhorsefarm.com/homemade-horse-cookies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=homemade-horse-cookies Wed, 20 May 2020 16:10:18 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=34964 As a kid I’d always make my animals Christmas presents.  It was usually a treat of some sort.  Since I have some extra time to spend in the kitchen I thought it’d be fun to revisit my treat making days and create some yummy cookies for my boys. My horses are pretty conservative when it...

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]]> Peppermint: The Universal Perennial https://yourhorsefarm.com/peppermint-the-universal-perennial/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=peppermint-the-universal-perennial Wed, 04 Dec 2019 20:18:50 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=34541 Starbucks has rereleased their infamous peppermint-flavored mocha, chocolate bars with added peppermint extract is all around us, candy canes are found in every supermarket, and those Bob’s Sweet Stripes soft peppermint candies are lingering in every grocery store (and my tack room).  Peppermint is a hybrid between wintergreen and spearmint making its delicious taste irresistible...

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