The Excellent Horse Snuffle Mat is an innovative feeding mat designed to stimulate a horse’s natural foraging behaviour and provide mental enrichment. By hiding feed or treats within the structure of the mat, the horse is encouraged to search and work for its food. This promotes calmness, focus and engagement in the daily routine. The snuffle mat is ideal for reducing boredom in the stable, paddock or during transport, while offering a playful and rewarding feeding experience. Thanks to its soft material, the mat is also suitable for sensitive noses.
Benefits of the Snuffle Mat
Stimulates natural foraging and sniffing behaviour
Helps reduce boredom and stable vices
Provides mental stimulation and enrichment
Ideal as a reward or slow feeding solution
Suitable for stable, paddock and transport use
Soft and gentle on sensitive noses
Easy to clean and reusable
A smart way to combine feeding with behaviour and wellbeing.
Function & background
In nature, horses spend a large part of the day searching for food. In modern stable environments, this natural behaviour is often limited, which can lead to boredom or unwanted behaviour.
The Snuffle Mat addresses this by:
slowing down feed intake (slow feeding)
encouraging active searching
providing mental stimulation
This not only extends feeding time, but also contributes to the overall wellbeing and relaxation of the horse.
Suitable for
Horses that are prone to boredom
Horses on box rest or with limited movement
Sport horses (mental relaxation)
Young horses (learning through play)
Use during transport or in trailers
Use
Place the snuffle mat on a flat surface and fill it with:
pellets or muesli
mash
pieces of fruit or vegetables
treats or rewards
Allow the horse to search and eat at its own pace. After use, the mat can easily be rinsed and hung to dry.
Material & features
Material: 100% silicone
Soft and durable
Hygienic and easy to clean
Equipped with a hanging option
Dimensions
50 x 50 cm
Why choose a snuffle mat?
A snuffle mat is more than just a feeding tool. It contributes to:
mental stimulation
reduction of stress and boredom
slower, more natural feeding behaviour
a more natural daily routine
A simple solution with a big impact on horse welfare.
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