Healthy Snack

Is there such a snack that is healthy for a horse? That has no sugars/carbs that a horse could have with no health related downfall?

I have all but given up any kind of grain, apples, carrots etc since all three of my horses are fat. We are actively working on reducing.

I also know that horses don't need a treat, it's us humans that want to give it. Well, I'm human and I do want to give it!

But, I would still love to give them a treat now and then, and I know THEY would love it too.

Is there such a product?

http://www.kentequine.com/getdoc/c96.../7658-pdf.aspx this is a "feed" actually but is about the size of your thumb... my horses love them and they are about 17% NSC which is actually pretty low :) If you are using them as TREATS they are safe I would not pour a bunch out there though

Sounds kinda funny to some, but I give my horse (who is also on a "diet"!) sugar-free candy and she LOVES it It was actually a recommentation from my vet! Here's a great website if your horses like them -- but you can usually find sugar free candy in the candy aisle of any grocery store.

Hard Candy, Sugar-Free

Wow what a great suggestion! Thanks so much, Vida loves hard candy but I worry about giving it to her. I have some sugar free, I'll give it a try.

Thanks, I'm looking into the suggestions!

Since I most likely have an IR mare, it's going to make a difference.

Very surprising, I had some sugar free fruit chewy candys. I offered Vida a peach one and she ate it! Later I tried a lemon/lime one and she ate that too I figured it being chewy she would spit it out, but she just chewed it up Its gotta be better than the left over peppermint candy canes I have been giving her

They sell these at our local shops. I haven't tried them yet http://www.mannapro.com/hoof-flax-snax.htm

You can feed turnips im pretty sure, they are quite low in sugar I think.