{"product_id":"excellent-horse-snuffle-mat-flower-power","title":"Excellent Horse Snuffle Mat Flower Power","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExcellent Horse Snuffle Mat – natural enrichment and mental challenge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Excellent Horse Snuffle Mat is an effective feeding mat that encourages the horse to actively search for food, just as in the wild. By hiding pellets, muesli or snacks in the structure of the mat, the horse is challenged to sniff and forage. This way of feeding provides \u003cstrong\u003emental stimulation, a calmer eating pace and more occupation\u003c\/strong\u003e, making the snuffle mat ideal for reducing boredom in the stable, paddock or during transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits of the Snuffle Mat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStimulates natural sniffing and foraging behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtends eating time (slow feeding)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps reduce boredom and restlessness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides mental challenge and enrichment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for stable, paddock and transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for daily use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to clean\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA natural way to combine feeding and behaviour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works \u0026amp; background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, horses spend a large part of their day searching for food. In modern housing this behaviour is often restricted, which can lead to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eboredom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estable vices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe snuffle mat stimulates this natural behaviour by:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“hiding” the feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eletting the horse actively search\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eslowing down feed intake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis creates more \u003cstrong\u003ecalm, focus and a natural daily routine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat sets it apart in the range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis snuffle mat offers a different structure and shape than standard snuffle mats, providing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea \u003cstrong\u003edifferent search experience\u003c\/strong\u003e for the horse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextra variety in enrichment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emore challenge in daily use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal to alternate with other feeding mats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses that get bored quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses on box rest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSport horses (mental relaxation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung horses (learning through play)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse during transport\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the snuffle mat on a flat surface and hide feed in the mat, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epellets or muesli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epieces of fruit or vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esnacks or rewards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet the horse search and eat on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTips for use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal as daily enrichment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan help promote calmer eating behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse under supervision during intensive use\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable and hard-wearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft on the horse's nose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHygienic and easy to clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for repeated use\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor stable, paddock and trailer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual use\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose a snuffle mat?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA snuffle mat helps to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eprovide mental stimulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ereduce boredom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eslow down eating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esupport natural behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA simple solution with a big impact on the horse's well-being.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Excellent Horse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58965508161871,"sku":"EXCE03002-HAC","price":44.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/4186\/8111\/files\/EXCE03002.png?v=1790772152","url":"https:\/\/www.fidello.us\/products\/excellent-horse-snuffle-mat-flower-power","provider":"Fidello","version":"1.0","type":"link"}