DIY Christmas Horse Treats

As all of you know our horses LOVE treats. Use our favorite recipe to make them yourself! 

Ingredients:

• 4 cups of oats or rolled barley

• 1 can pumpkin

• 2 cups water

• 2 tsp. baking powder

• 1 ¾ cup flour

• 2 tsp cinnamon

• Optional: 1 tbs of a gain such as chia seeds, and peppermints to top

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Thoroughly mix the pumpkin and water together.

3. Add the dry ingredients to the mixture.

4. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a greased cookie sheet.

5. Optional: add peppermint toppings!

6. Bake for 20 minutes.

Bring these yummy treats to your next lesson and the horses will thank you!

Nutrition Sources:

• New Jersey Agricultural Extension Equine Science Center

Merry Christmas and happy new year!

-Lauren Parris, Assistant Trainer at Crouse Equestrian