{"id":13911,"date":"2022-10-24T14:09:09","date_gmt":"2022-10-24T18:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/?p=13911"},"modified":"2023-12-28T15:47:29","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T19:47:29","slug":"why-do-horses-like-sugar-cubes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/why-do-horses-like-sugar-cubes\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do Horses Like Sugar Cubes?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The short answer to the question of “why do horses like sugar cubes?” is because they’re sweet! Horses love sweet things the same as people do, and they happily consume the little bits of sweetness when offered. This affinity for sugar has led to the use of sugar cubes for training horses because they keep well in a pocket and deliver just enough of a reward for responding properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, as wonderful as sugar is for a reward or treat, it can be troublesome for horses with insulin resistance<\/a>, and can have adverse health effects if fed too frequently. All horses are at risk of developing chronic illnesses that are aggravated by sugar, and need to be on a safe diet to protect their health. Here’s a look at the question of why do horses eat sugar cubes, how to use it wisely, and healthy alternatives to balance out their use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n RELATED<\/strong>: What Human Food Can Horses Eat? (And NOT Eat?)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n