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The quickest way to keep a stabled horse settled is to give it something to do: a treat-dispensing toy, a lick, or a ball it can push and chase. Our stable toy collection covers all three — Likit lick toys and refills, Horsemen's Pride Jolly Balls, and slow-release treat feeders — with around 253 products to suit every horse, from gentle nibblers to full-on demolition experts.

In a hurry? Our quick picks:

Best first toy: Likit Holder (£11.67) plus a Likit refill 3-pack (£9.04) — hang it up and you're done.
Best ball: Horsemen's Pride Jolly Ball 10" (£27.47) — the classic no-inflation-needed kick-about.
Best on a budget: Likit Himalayan Rock Salt Lick Brick 2kg (£4.20) or the Equilibrium Munch Net (£4.23).
Best for slow feeding: Shires Ball Feeder (£16.20) — trickles feed as your horse rolls it.

Which type of stable toy should I choose?

Toy type	Best for	Popular pick	Price
Lick toys	Long-lasting distraction; horses that lick and nibble	Likit Boredom Breaker	£33.21
Play balls	Active horses that push, kick and carry	Tug-N-Toss Jolly Ball	from £9.81
Treat-dispensing feeders	Slowing down greedy eaters; foraging behaviour	Likit Snak-A-Ball	£33.21
Licks & treat refills	Topping up toys you already own	Likit Stud Muffins 45 Pack	£8.86

Why do stabled horses need toys?

Horses evolved to graze and move for most of the day, so long spells in a stable can leave them restless or frustrated. A stable toy gives that energy somewhere to go. Lick toys such as the Likit Tongue Twister (£33.21) and Likit Boredom Buster (£21.25) keep a horse occupied for long stretches, while treat feeders like Bizzy Bites Complete (£27.25) reward slow, natural nibbling. Toys can help support a calmer routine for horses that show boredom-related habits, but they are not a cure — if your horse weaves, box-walks or crib-bites persistently, speak to your vet first.

How do Likit toys work?

Likit toys hold a flavoured lick that the horse has to work at. The simple Likit Holder (£11.67) hangs from the stable roof and swings as the horse licks; the Likit Starter Kit (from £20.78) bundles a holder with refills so you can start straight away. When the lick runs out, just fit a refill — the 3-pack is £9.04, the Little Likit 5-pack £10.20, and the 12-pack of assorted flavours £36.96. For treat-based rewards there is also the Likit Treat Bar 24 Pack (£22.89) and chewy Stud Muffins (45 pack, £8.86).

Which ball is right for my horse?

Horsemen's Pride Jolly Balls are the benchmark: the 10-inch Jolly Ball (£27.47) has a moulded handle for carrying and shaking, the smaller Tug-N-Toss (from £9.81) suits ponies, and the Dual Jolly Ball (£19.53) adds a second ball for tug games. For horses that like to push something around the yard, the Jolly Mega Ball 30" (£34.61) and the treat-free Stubbs Rock 'N' Roll Ball (£29.01) are near-indestructible options, while the Jolly Apple (£13.70) adds an apple scent that draws curious horses in.

What about greedy eaters and slow feeding?

Treat-dispensing toys turn a bucket feed into an hour of foraging. The Shires Ball Feeder (£16.20) and Likit Snak-A-Ball (£33.21) release nuts gradually as they roll, the Equilibrium Munch Net (£4.23) slows down forage blocks, and the 8kg Paddock Likit (£19.19) gives turned-out horses a long-lasting lick in the field. Beyond toys, this collection also includes practical stable accessories — hooks, stall chains, saddle racks and stall guards — so you can kit out the whole stable in one order.

Horse stable toy FAQs

Do stable toys actually stop boredom?

They give a stabled horse a natural outlet for licking, chewing and playing, which can help support a calmer, more settled horse. They work best alongside plenty of forage, turnout and company — no toy replaces those basics.

Will lick toys and treat toys make my horse put on weight?

Licks are consumed slowly, so the intake per day is small, but they do add calories. For good doers, choose a plain option like the Likit Himalayan Rock Salt Lick Brick (£4.20) or a forage-based feeder, and count treats as part of the daily ration. Ask your vet or nutritionist if your horse is on a restricted diet.

Which toy is best for a horse that bolts its feed?

A rolling treat dispenser such as the Shires Ball Feeder (£16.20) or Likit Snak-A-Ball (£33.21). Pour part of the hard feed into the ball and the horse has to roll it around the stable to release a few nuts at a time, stretching one feed into a long session.

Are Jolly Balls safe to leave in the stable?

Yes — they are made from tough, puncture-resistant material that stays intact even when bitten, and they need no inflation. Check any toy regularly for damage, remove it if pieces start to come loose, and size the ball to the horse: the 4.5-inch Tug-N-Toss suits small ponies, the 10-inch Jolly Ball suits horses.

My horse ignores its toy — how do I get it interested?

Start with flavour or scent: a Likit refill in a holder, a scented Jolly Ball, or a few treats in a ball feeder gives an immediate reward for investigating. Introduce the toy while you are there, rotate toys every week or two so they stay novel, and try a different type — some horses are lickers, others are kickers.

Can toys help with weaving or crib-biting?

Toys can help support a more occupied, settled horse, but stereotypies usually have underlying causes such as limited turnout, low forage or stress. Speak to your vet or an equine behaviourist first, then use toys as one part of the management plan they recommend.

Not sure which toy suits your horse? Get in touch and our team will help you choose.

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Last reviewed 2026-07-19 by the Just Horse Riders team.