by Bonnie Marlewski-Probert
Excerpted from her book, The Family Pet Treat Cookbook available at horsetalesforthesoul.com. More than 175 healthy recipes that are sure to please all the cats, dogs and equines in your life!
The holidays are upon us. A time of year filled with peace, love, good friends and your favorite holiday goodies. While you are busy baking your favorite holiday cookies, don’t forget your horses! We’ve included three of our favorite holiday goodies from The Family Pet Treat Cookbook which includes healthy, all-natural goodies for all the felines, canines and equines in your life.
If your barn is hosting a pot luck dinner, why not bring a dessert dish for the horses using one of our fun recipes below. Or, consider making holiday stockings for each horse in your barn and stuffing them with healthy treats. Remember that all treats should be fed to your horses in moderation, a lesson we could all stand to learn especially around the holidays!
2 cups flour
1 cup oats
1/4 cup molasses
10 crushed peppermints
2 apples
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
It’s time for the holidays and we love incorporating horses into our lives when we entertain. Here are a few simple ideas to create new memories and traditions with your friends and families.
Decorate your home with horse-themed elements:
Organize horse-themed activities for the family:
Indulge in horse-themed treats:
Do you have traditions? Let us know and share your photos with us! Send us your suggestions at info@equineinfoexchange.com. We’d love to hear from you.
Have a safe and healthy holiday season!
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How about your sister who spends more time at the barn than at home? Find her a great pair of gloves or boots in our APPAREL section or a gift certificate at your local tack shop.
Have a child who spends more time on their cell phone than outdoors? Sign them up for riding lessons or check out the YOUTH OUTREACH programs in your area where they can find the beauty of being engaged with a horse.
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Have a romantic getaway in mind? Take a look at our VACATIONS section and treat yourself to an escape or a TRAIL RIDE where you can enjoy the beautiful outdoors while riding a horse.
Love seeing a horse show or race? Check out our CALENDAR OF EVENTS section and get tickets as a gift!
Does your best friend pamper her horse more than she does herself? How about getting her a GROOMING product so she can use on her horse’s next day of beauty!
Feeling generous? We also have the largest list of REHOMING organizations and you can make a charitable donation in the name of a friend as a holiday gift.
No matter what gift you choose, make sure it is something that your horse-loving friend or family member will appreciate and enjoy. Put some thought into their interests and needs, and you're sure to find the perfect gift.
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