Peppermint and Carrot Horse Treats

Peppermint and Carrot horse treats are the high-value reward: real dried peppermint leaves and carrot powder baked with rolled oats, whole wheat, ground flaxseed and a touch of molasses. The mint scent carries across the arena, which is exactly why trainers reach for this flavor when they need a horse to work for it.

Why horses love Peppermint and Carrot horse treats

• Real dried peppermint leaves, the scent horses recognize instantly, not candy or flavoring
• Carrot powder for natural sweetness and beta-carotene
• Ground flaxseed for skin and coat
• No artificial colors, no preservatives

A better alternative to candy peppermints for horses

Most barns keep a bag of red-and-white candy peppermints. Horses love them, but they are almost entirely sugar. These peppermint treats for horses give the same scent horses go wild for, from real dried leaves, inside a baked treat with oats, carrot and flaxseed. You get horse peppermints you can feed every day in training without the candy sugar load.

Best for: training rewards and picky eaters

If your horse ignores plain treats, peppermint is usually the flavor that changes its mind. It is also the one to carry for clicker training, trailer loading and clinic days, when you need a reward the horse values more than the distraction in front of it. See our guide to training a horse with treats.

Choose your size

6oz Pouch (168 g) – resealable stand-up pouch that fits a jacket pocket for training sessions.
14oz Jar (396 g) – wide-mouth resealable jar for the tack room. Best value per ounce.

How to feed peppermint treats

Because the scent is so motivating, pre-count a handful before a session and reward only the behavior you asked for. A few per session is plenty. Horses with metabolic conditions or a laminitis history should be cleared by a veterinarian first. Read Can Horses Eat Peppermint? for safe forms and portions.

Guaranteed analysis (estimated)

Crude Protein, Min. 9.5% · Crude Fat, Min. 3.5% · Crude Fiber, Max. 12.0% · Moisture, Max. 10.0%

Ingredients

Rolled Oats, Whole Wheat Flour, Molasses, Carrot Powder, Ground Flaxseed, Dried Peppermint Leaves, Water.

Storage

Keep sealed in a cool, dry place so the peppermint aroma stays strong. Do not feed if treats appear moldy or discolored.

Peppermint horse treats FAQs

Is peppermint safe for horses?

Yes. Peppermint is a widely used horse-safe flavor. These treats use real dried peppermint leaves rather than candy, so there is no added sugar beyond the small amount of molasses in the base recipe.

Why do horses like peppermint so much?

Horses have a strong sense of smell and respond to aromatic plants. Peppermint has a sharp, clean scent that carries, so a horse learns quickly that the smell means a reward is coming. That makes peppermint treats a high-value reward for clicker and positive-reinforcement work.

Can horses have candy peppermints instead?

One or two occasionally will not hurt a healthy horse, but candy is almost entirely sugar. A baked peppermint treat gives the same scent with oats, carrot and flaxseed behind it, so it suits daily training better.

Can a horse with laminitis history have peppermint treats?

Check with your veterinarian first. The recipe contains molasses, so it is not a sugar-free treat.

Prefer a milder flavor? Try Apple and Carrot horse treats or browse the full horse treats collection.