Excellent Horse Snuffle Mat – natural enrichment and mental stimulation

The Excellent Horse Snuffle Mat is an effective feeding mat designed to stimulate a horse’s natural foraging behaviour. By hiding pellets, muesli or treats within the structure of the mat, the horse is encouraged to actively search and sniff for its food, just like in nature. This way of feeding provides mental stimulation, a slower eating pace and increased engagement, making the snuffle mat ideal for reducing boredom in the stable, paddock or during transport.

Benefits of the Snuffle Mat

• Stimulates natural sniffing and foraging behaviour
• Extends feeding time (slow feeding)
• Helps reduce boredom and restlessness
• Provides mental stimulation and enrichment
• Ideal for stable, paddock and transport use
• Suitable for daily use
• Easy to clean
  
  

A natural way to combine feeding with behaviour and wellbeing.

Function & background

In the wild, horses spend a large part of the day searching for food. In modern housing conditions, this behaviour is often limited, which can lead to:

• boredom
• stress
• stable vices

The snuffle mat supports this natural behaviour by:

• hiding the feed within the mat
• encouraging active searching
• slowing down feed intake

This creates more calmness, focus and a natural daily activity.

Product variation within the range

This snuffle mat features a different structure and design compared to standard snuffle mats, providing:

• a different foraging experience
• additional variation in enrichment
• increased challenge during daily use
  
  

Ideal to alternate with other feeding mats.

Suitable for

• Horses prone to boredom
• Horses on box rest
• Sport horses (mental relaxation)
• Young horses (learning through play)
• Use during transport
  
  

Use

Place the snuffle mat on a flat surface and hide feed within it, such as:

• pellets or muesli
• mash
• pieces of fruit or vegetables
• treats or rewards
  
  

Allow the horse to search and eat at its own pace.

Tips for use

• Ideal as daily enrichment
• Can help promote calmer feeding behaviour
• Use under supervision for intensive use
  
  

Material & features

• Durable and wear-resistant
• Soft on the horse’s nose
• Hygienic and easy to clean
• Suitable for repeated use
  
  

Application

• Suitable for stable, paddock and trailer
• For individual use
  
  

Why choose a snuffle mat?

A snuffle mat helps to:

• provide mental stimulation
• reduce boredom and stress
• slow down feeding behaviour
• support natural foraging instincts
  
  

A simple solution with a big impact on horse welfare.