Love is the reason behind everything at Skode's. The company got its start when a beloved Arabian by the name of Vashka, was diagnosed with Insulin Resistance. He needed low sugar/starch treats. But there weren't any.
So Vashka's human, Lori Yearwood, learned how to make them. Her research taught her that all horses benefit from low sugar/starch diets. That's when Lori -- aka "Skode" -- launched the first specialty low sugar horse treat company in the entire world.
Love is the reason we create our treats with actual whole foods hand picked as often as possible from local, organic farmer markets and fair-trade organic wholesalers.
It's also the reason our cookies are made from a base of at least 85 percent human-grade flax, then mixed with high nutrient, powerhouse foods like organic spirulina, rosehips, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, blueberries, and much more!
You won't see the word "fortified" on our labels. Our whole food ingredients have not been stripped of their natural nutrients and therefore need no alterations to be nutritious. The vitamins and minerals of the high-fiber whole foods that we use are kept as intact as possible by using minimal heat in our unique baking process. Copper, Zinc, Biotin, Magnesium -- it's all in our treats. Naturally.
We really love horses.
We Love Horses!
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Vashka hugging Lori, Skode's founder
Skode's treats are lovingly handmade by real human bakers inside a small brick and mortar cottage in Southern Oregon. We take a lot of satisfaction in knowing that every ingredient we use has a purpose. You won't find pointless fillers like alfalfa meal or soy hulls and we don't use cheap horse feeds like rice bran or beet pulp, either. Instead we carefully choose ingredients found in nature's whole foods -- fragrant, delicious, nutritious foods like flower petals, fruits and vegetables.
Skode's:
Endorsed by: Dr. Juliet Getty, Equine Nutritionist and Author of Feed Your Horse Like a Horse
Formulated by: Experts such as Dr. Cassie Schuster, Nationally Board Certified Equine Naturopath.
Created in collaboration with: Esteemed herbalists such as Australian herbalist Catherine Bird, author of A Healthy Horse the Natural Way.
Says Dr. Juliet Getty: "Why Skodes? Because people know their horses deserve to be healthy and they trust us to care for them. Skodes treats do just that, and the horses absolutely love them!"
Every Ingredient Serves a Purpose
Skode's Treats Enhance Your Horse's Nutritional Program
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"Lori -- Thank you so much for the suggestions and again for your wonderful site that goes way, way beyond a site to solely purchase low NSC/starch cookies, which in and of itself is a huge, huge undertaking and so much appreciated.
I really feel as though we have hit the lottery by connecting with you and your site."
--June Nishi, Oregon
Raya ringing the shop bell for cookies!
Formulated with the expert help of Dr. Cassie Schuster, we carry an entire line of treats called Cookies on Purpose. We have salty treats that replace electrolytes, fruity treats that support the immune system, herbal and spicy treats that support good digestion, and savory treats that pack an anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant "punch." Each of our low NSC, special purpose treats is good for your horse.
But the the best food in the world won't do your horse a bit of good if he won't eat it. Our treats are the most delicious treats EVER, and are backed by a 100% Money Back Guarantee. So, buy Skode's cookies for your special four-legged someone because you've done your homework. You know they're healthful and nutritious. But your horses love them for their flavor!
Photos by MaryJane Feetham
