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Likit Horse Toys & Stable Boredom Breakers
Which Likit toy should you buy for a bored horse?
For most horses the answer is a Likit Holder (from £11.67 in stock) — it is the simplest, cheapest way to give a horse something to work at in the stable, and every other Likit toy is a step up from it. If you are buying everything in one go, the Likit Starter Kit (from £20.78) is the single-purchase route. If your horse gets bored of a plain lick quickly, move up to the Likit Boredom Buster (from £21.25) or the larger Likit Tongue Twister and Likit Boredom Breaker (both from £33.21). This collection holds 10 stable-toy lines from Likit and Bizzy Bites.
In a hurry?
- First stable toy, tight budget: Likit Holder — from £11.67
- Buying the lot at once: Likit Starter Kit — from £20.78
- Horse who gets bored fast: Likit Boredom Buster — from £21.25
- Biggest, longest-lasting option: Likit Tongue Twister or Likit Boredom Breaker — from £33.21
- Prefer a non-Likit toy: Bizzy Bites Toy — from £27.25
- Just need the missing lid: Likit Snak-a-Ball Spare Lid — from £1.92
How do the stable toys in this collection compare?
All prices below are the lowest currently in-stock price for that product. Availability changes, so a colour shown out of stock may return.
| Toy | Best for | Brand | From (in stock) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Likit Snak-a-Ball Spare Lid | Replacing a lost or damaged lid rather than the whole toy | Likit | £1.92 |
| Likit Holder | The starting point — least to spend, easiest to add to a stable | Likit | £11.67 |
| Likit Starter Kit | Buying in one go instead of piece by piece | Likit | £20.78 |
| Likit Boredom Buster | A step up in interest from a plain holder | Likit | £21.25 |
| Bizzy Bites Toy | A non-Likit alternative for horses who ignore licks | Bizzy Bites | £27.25 |
| Bizzy Bites Complete | The fuller Bizzy Bites option | Bizzy Bites | £27.25 |
| Likit Tongue Twister | Horses who solve simpler toys quickly | Likit | £33.21 |
| Likit Boredom Breaker | Long stabled hours and box rest routines | Likit | £33.21 |
Why bother with a stable toy at all?
Horses are built to spend most of the day eating and moving. Take that away — long winter nights in, box rest, a yard with limited turnout — and the time has to go somewhere. That is where head-shaking at the door, weaving, rug-chewing and general restlessness tend to appear. A lick-based toy gives the horse something slow and repetitive to work at, which helps occupy stabled time. It is not a cure for an established stable vice, and it does not replace turnout, company or forage — but it is a cheap, low-effort thing to add to the routine.
What is the difference between a holder and a boredom breaker?
A Likit Holder is the basic unit: it holds a lick and hangs in the stable. It costs the least (from £11.67 in stock) and is where most people start. The larger toys — Likit Boredom Buster (from £21.25), Likit Tongue Twister and Likit Boredom Breaker (both from £33.21) — cost more because they add movement and take the horse longer to work through. If your horse empties a plain holder in ten minutes and goes back to sulking, that is the signal to move up.
What colours can I actually get?
The Likit Holder is currently available in Purple, Aqua, Red, Green and Clear Glitter. The Likit Starter Kit is available in Aqua (the £20.78 option), plus Red, Blue, Lilac, Clear Glitter, Glitter Pink and Green at £24.81. Bizzy Bites Complete is available in Pink and Black, and the Bizzy Bites Toy in Hot Pink. Colours sell through at different rates, so if the shade you want is not showing, get in touch and our team will help you check what is due back.
Which toy suits a horse on box rest?
Box rest is the hardest case — the horse is in for weeks, not hours, and cannot burn energy off. Here the larger toys earn their price: the Likit Boredom Breaker or Likit Tongue Twister (from £33.21) give more to work at than a plain holder. Many owners run two toys and swap them every few days so neither becomes wallpaper. Always follow your vet's instructions on box rest management first.
Frequently asked questions
Which Likit toy should I buy first?
Start with the Likit Holder, from £11.67 in stock. It is the cheapest way to find out whether your horse is interested at all before spending more. If your horse takes to it and empties it quickly, move up to the Likit Boredom Buster (from £21.25) or the Likit Boredom Breaker and Likit Tongue Twister (both from £33.21). If you would rather buy everything at once, the Likit Starter Kit starts at £20.78.
Do lick toys replace hay or hard feed?
No. Lick-based toys are an enrichment extra alongside a normal forage-based diet, not a substitute for hay, haylage, grazing or a balanced hard feed. Feed the horse as usual and treat the toy as something to occupy stabled time. If you are unsure how a lick fits with your horse's current ration, speak to your vet or a qualified equine nutritionist before changing anything.
Is a stable toy safe to leave with my horse unattended?
Fit it securely, at a height where the horse can reach it comfortably but cannot get a leg or headcollar caught, and check it every day. Retire any toy that has cracked, split or lost a fixing — sharp edges and loose parts are the real hazard, not the toy itself. Introduce a new toy while you are on the yard so you can see how your horse reacts before leaving it in overnight.
Can a horse on a restricted or veterinary diet use these?
Ask your vet first. Horses managed for laminitis, metabolic conditions, ulcers or weight all have restrictions that a lick may or may not fit around, and that is a decision for the person who knows the case. If licks are ruled out, the Bizzy Bites Toy (from £27.25) or Bizzy Bites Complete (from £27.25) are alternatives worth discussing with your vet.
I have lost the lid from my Snak-a-Ball — do I need a whole new toy?
No. The Likit Snak-a-Ball Spare Lid is stocked separately from £1.92, so a lost or chewed lid does not mean replacing the toy. If you are unsure which spare you need, get in touch and our team will help you match it.
How long does a stable toy keep a horse interested?
It varies enormously by horse. Some work at one toy for weeks, others lose interest in days. The usual fix is rotation: keep two toys and swap them every few days rather than leaving the same one hanging all winter. Novelty does most of the work, which is one reason the cheaper Likit Holder at £11.67 is worth buying a second of rather than only buying up in price.
Not sure which one fits your yard?
If you are choosing between a plain holder and one of the larger toys, or you want to know when a colour is back, get in touch and our team will help.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-24 by the Just Horse Riders team.