Toys, Treats & Licks

Our Treat & Toy Range

The range covers three distinct product types, each with a different job to do. Here’s a quick overview to help you find what you’re after:

Treats for Horses on Restricted Diets

Horses with laminitis, Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS), Cushing’s disease or a tendency to put on weight easily need treats that are low in sugar and starch. Standard mints or fruit-based treats often contain added sugars or molasses that are unsuitable for these horses.

When shopping for a laminitis-safe treat, look for products that are specifically labelled as low-sugar, molasses-free or suitable for laminitis, the NAF Appy Treats, for example, are marketed as suitable for horses and ponies on a restricted diet. Horslyx mini licks are also a good option, as they are formulated to be fed in controlled amounts and come in versions with specific nutritional support (mobility, respiratory, digestive). For horses on particularly strict dietary management, speak to your vet or an equine nutritionist before introducing any treat, however ‘natural’ it appears.

As a general rule across all horses: treats should complement the diet rather than add meaningfully to the calorie count. Fed in sensible quantities, they’re a valuable part of handling and training, the key is choosing the right product for your horse’s individual needs.

Stable Enrichment: Making the Box a Better Place

For horses that spend long periods stabled, boredom is a genuine welfare concern as it can contribute to stable vices including weaving, crib-biting and box-walking. Stable toys and enrichment products like the Likit range and Silvermoor Swingers give horses something to interact with between feeds, encouraging natural licking and foraging behaviour.

Likit holders can be mounted to the stable wall or door, whilst Silvermoor’s hanging balls move as the horse interacts with them which adds an element of unpredictability that helps maintain interest. These products are particularly valuable during the winter months when turnout is limited, or during box rest when horses may otherwise become stressed or frustrated.

Expert View

“Treats get a bad reputation sometimes, but used thoughtfully they’re a really positive tool. The horses I’ve worked with respond so well to treat-based reinforcement as it builds trust and makes handling genuinely enjoyable for both sides. The one thing I’d always emphasise is reading the label: ‘natural’ doesn’t automatically mean low-sugar, and for a laminitic horse or one on a calorie-controlled diet, the ingredients matter just as much as they do in the feed bucket.”
Alice, Head of Design at Harry Hall

Why Buy from Harry Hall

- A range that covers all three treat types; hand treats, licks and enrichment toys from brands with proven equine credentials
- Includes options specifically suited to horses on restricted diets, including low-sugar and molasses-free products
- Harry Hall is a BETA Retail Member, holding the standards expected of a specialist equestrian retailer
- Pair with horse feed and haynets to complete your stable feeding setup
- Trusted by horse and pony owners across the UK since 1891

FAQs

How many treats can I give my horse a day?
There’s no universal rule, as it depends on the treat, your horse’s size, workload and dietary status. For most healthy horses in regular work, a small handful of bitesize treats per day is unlikely to cause a problem. For horses on restricted diets or with metabolic conditions, even small quantities of sugary treats can be problematic so in those cases, opt for low-sugar or diet-safe alternatives and check the recommended feeding rate on the product.

Can treats help with difficult horses or handling?
Yes they can. Positive reinforcement using treats is a well-established training method in equine behaviour. Rewarding a horse immediately after a desirable behaviour (standing quietly for the farrier, accepting a bridle, loading into a horsebox) helps the horse associate that behaviour with a positive outcome, which over time makes the behaviour more consistent.

Are Likit toys and treat holders suitable for all horses?
Likit products are designed to be suitable for most horses and ponies. The refills come in a range of flavours, and the holders can be wall-mounted or hung from a rope to vary the height and difficulty. For horses on restricted diets, check the sugar content of the specific Likit refill before buying — some flavours are lower in sugar than others. The interactive element of the toy (the horse has to work to lick the treat) does naturally slow consumption compared to a treat fed by hand.