The Likit Graze Maze and Graze Paste offer a calmer, slower-paced enrichment option for horses who enjoy licking and problem-solving. After spending time testing both with my pony, I’ve gathered some honest, practical thoughts on how they perform in real-world use.

First Impressions

I’ll admit it took a number of attempts to entice my pony to try the Graze Maze. She’s not usually very food-motivated, and the combination of the textured mat and the thicker paste meant she wasn’t immediately sure what to do with it. I think as a rescued pony she hasn't had a lot of exposure to many flavours so she was suspicious to start with.

After a few short sessions, and a bit of encouragement, she did warm to it. Once she understood the idea, she settled into a steady rhythm of licking and nudging the mat, which is exactly what this enrichment tool is designed for. I think if you have a horse who already likes licks and molasses based treats this is a perfect progression or alternative that can keep them interested for a long time.

Using the Graze Maze in the Stable or Yard

The mat itself is sturdy and well-designed, but there’s one practical point worth noting: if you use it directly on a rubber mat, it might pick up stray bits of hay, coat/hair that's been shed, dust, and bedding in the area.

To avoid this, I found that placing it inside a feed bucket works better. It keeps the mat cleaner, stops it sliding around, and makes the whole experience tidier for both horse and human.

Cleaning the Graze Maze

Cleaning is straightforward, but there’s a small quirk worth mentioning. If you rinse it with a hose, the grooves and ridges tend to cause a surprising amount of splashback. A gentler spray, or even a bucket of warm water, keeps you far drier.