Bars & Bites: rewarding in a healthy way

Belonen doen we allemaal. Soms is het een kriebel op de hals, een stemcompliment of een welverdiend stukje lekkers na het rijden. En hoe fijn is het als dat lekkers niet alleen smakelijk is, maar ook natural, healthy and supportive? That’s why we developed the HorseFlex Bars & Bites.: herb-based snacks with no added sugars and made from pure ingredients. In this blog you can read why healthy rewards so valuable, how our Bars & Bites can contribute to the well-being of your horse and which varieties are available.

The power of rewards

Rewarding is a form of communication. You are telling your horse: “This was good, you can do this more often.” This creates a positive learning cycle. Whereas correcting mainly tells you what is not wanted, rewarding shows you what behavior you want. WHAT likes. That makes learning clearer, kinder and much more enjoyable for both of you.

Horses are masters at reading body language, but don’t always get our words and intentions right away. By consciously and consistently rewarding, your message becomes clearer: the horse understands what you mean more quickly and is less likely to become frustrated or insecure.

Rewarding also has an important influence on the emotion behind the behavior. When a horse perceives that desired behavior feels nice and safe, it will show that behavior more often and with more relaxation. This makes big differences in:

• handle well
• dare to think and move along
• self-confidence in new or exciting situations
• enjoyment of work

The effect on your bond

Rewarding not only makes for better learning, but also a deeper connection. It makes the interaction softer and kinder, and creates a sense of trust. You build a partnership based on understanding, not pressure.

Just a simple example:
When your horse gives way nicely to light pressure, and you reward it with a tickle or something sweet, the horse will offer it even easier next time – because it knows exactly what is right and that it is safe to think with ..

This creates a relationship in which your horse does not just respond to aids, but truly cooperate.

How snacks fit into this

Of course, a snack is only one way of rewarding but a very powerful one:

• it gives instant positive feedback
• It helps the horse feel appreciated feel appreciated
• and it makes the learning process clear and motivating

That’s why we think healthy and responsible rewards are important. A treat should be something that contributes. Not something that unwittingly sneaks in a bunch of sugars, starches or artificial additives.

With the HorseFlex Bars & Bites you can use that moment of reward consciously and healthily. A piece of appreciation, connection and fun: without unnecessary clutter.

Why our Bars & Bites?

Our bites and granola bars were developed with one clear thought in mind: treats should be fun and healthy. We want you to be able to reward your horse without having to worry about unnecessary additives or sugars burdening the body. Therefore, we have deliberately chosen a simple, honest composition.

Our Bars & Bites contain:
– no added sugars
– no artificial colors, flavors or fragrances
– no grains or fillers that contribute nothing
– only high-quality natural ingredients

The main ingredient varies per variant, but each bite or bar contains an herb, plant or nutrient that can naturally contribute something positive to the body such as support for muscles, digestion, resistance or relaxation. This gives rewarding just that little extra meaning.

Why organic honey?

As a binding agent, we use high-quality organic honey. Not only because it is a natural and tasty way to hold ingredients together, but also because of the properties that honey naturally carries.

Honey is known for:

• mild antiviral and antibacterial activity

• a wealth of antioxidants

• a gentle, easily digestible source of energy

So it is not a “sweet addition to make tastier,” but a thoughtful choice that fits within a natural and healthy snack.

This creates a bite or bar that is not only tasty, but also contributes to your horse’ s well-being and fits within a responsible diet.

Important: not a substitute for supplements

The Bars & Bites are intended as healthy treat, and not as targeted support as our supplements are.

You can think of them as:
→ a nice supplement during training, brushing or grooming sessions
→ a healthy snack containing an herb or ingredient with a mild supportive effect

But not as a substitute for daily needed nutrients or supplements with a specific function. Want to get focused? Check out all our supplements, discover our herbs or choose support by health goal.

The range: Bars & Bites

Funky Bar

A handy granola bar with marigold and cornflower.

• Marigold supports the digestion
• Cornflower is known for its natural detoxifying effect

Perfect as a reward during ground work, after training or well deserved after a competition.

Love Bites

A tasty bite with magnesium and vitamin E. Helps maintain smooth muscles and supports muscle recovery.
Bound with organic honey for a mild, nourishing texture.

Ideal for horses that are actively trained or could use some extra muscle relaxation.

Power Bites

Contain spirulina: a natural source of protein, minerals and vitamins.
Supports the muscle mass, the endurance and overall energy level.

For horses that are allowed just that little bit of extra power.

Curcu Bites

Made with curcuma (turmeric), rich in antioxidants.
Helps with the joints, supports the digestion and contributes to overall body balance.

A fine choice for horses that exercise intensively or could use some extra suppleness.

Bloom Bites

Contain flaxseed (rich in omega-3 fatty acids) and chamomile with soothing properties.
Supports the digestion and helps to soften the horse mentally softer land.

Great for sensitive types or during busy periods such as moving, training or competitions.

Mix Bites

Can’t choose from our bites? Then go for the Mix Bites. A combination of Bloom Bites, Love Bites, Curcu Bites and Power Bites.

Healthy reward is training with attention

A snack can be more than “something tasty.” It is a moment of contact, of affirmation, of learning together. And the more consciously you use that, the more it pays off: for both of you.