This is a photo of my cushings Morgan, Scooter ,at his last show when he was 21 years old! He was a Champion Carriage driving horse at every show we competed in. He is going to be 27 on May 6th.
Your cookies have truly made a difference in this horse's life. They give him something to look forward to each day after receiving his medicine. He is back to bowing again for treats, something he hasn't done in many years.......I can never thank you enough for having the insight and the inspiration to make a safe treat for these wonderful beings!
Linda Keach
"I am a health food nut. I work hard to eat nutritious foods and I want the same for my horse, Archie. Until we found Skode's Horse Treats there weren't any treats I could give Archie and feel good about. Now, finally, there is! Archie loves his Skode's Horse Treats."
-- Linda Love, Florida
Penny was part of the taste test trial for the Nutty Seed cookies, and she literally ate them up! And when I had fed her the last treat, the barn dog looked longingly at me, so there were some crumbs in the bottom of the bag, and I poured them into my hand, and he lapped them up with a happy grin!
Those of you who are looking at sweet treats for your horses (and barn dogs) may definitely want to give these a try instead of artificially sweetened candies. I bet after these, your horses won't miss those mints at all.
-- Sandy Su
"I am so glad to finally have low NSC treats that my daughter can feed our ponies. Herbie the mini especially loved the Nutty Seed, as does my OTTB - he's not even Cushing's or IR but he preferred the Nutty Seed treat to almost everything else! Thank you, Lori, so much for providing such a much-needed treat! I wish you great success, and am looking forward to trying all the different flavors!"
Amy
"My precious and very spoiled American mustang, Ginger, loves all the Skode's treats. She is especially crazy about Harley's Heaven. Each day I brought a different treat to her and she usually sniffs and is picky and only wants her flax cookie but not with Skode's treats. In fact, instead of feeding it to her by hand I place a nice portion in her ground level feed tub and she keeps busy nibbling each and every morsel. I also cut an apple up and sprinkle Skode's treats all over it and that apple becomes an even more delicious magical apple!"
-- Gayle Cohen, Florida
My horses will do anything for Skode's Horse Treats. I use them for training them to do tricks. As you can see it works! Since my miniature horses are predisposed to Insulin Resistance just because of their breed, I am very excited that I can feed a low NSC treat that they actually enjoy. We have tried all six flavors and each one is a hit. Thanks for developing these great treats.
-- Jan Dunn
As a non-Cushings/IR team, my equine friend and I were a part of Lori’s original taste trial for the Nutty Seed cookie. The cookies were such a hit that I purchased a bag for general use since any reduction in sugar and starch for any horse is not a bad thing. We are now very newly diagnosed as both Cushings & IR so these cookies are a godsend! Having created the cookie habit myself, the very least I can do is provide him with an acceptable alternative. Eliminating the carrots is bad enough but if the cookies were to disappear too??!!!
Many, many thanks to Lori for developing, testing, and creating these treats. It is truly a labor of love on her part and we eagerly look forward to new recipes and new flavors.
-- Valeree & GD
Whisper is usually a bit picky, but ate these right up. I tested "feeding by hand" versus in their feed buckets and both methods produced the same results. Both horses ate the cookies really fast, didn't pause to "sniff" or "taste test", didn't push them around at all, just gobbled them right up. Also, I made sure to feed your cookies after they came in for dinner & had already finished their feed. So, I know their tummies were happy & they weren't just hungry/excited enough to grab just anything! I think this is a GREAT product & will be very successful.
- Jennifer Davis
Claire Cox-Wilson
Dear Lori -- aka -- "Skode"
My horses' good manners have totally gone out the window, they literally attack me for these cookies. I can bake them soft enough to stuff Tamera's pergolide pill in them and she gobbles them right up. I have to soak Tamera's pellets for her because she can no longer chew hay. Because of her teeth and her insulin resistance she hasn't had many treats in the last few years. Well, let me tell you, these soft cookies are a real treat for my old gal.
Here's a photo of my 31 year old Cushing's mare Tamera giving me a kiss for her cookie
Thank you for coming up with these healthy, yummy and low sugar treats for my critters. You are the best !!!!!! Claire -- Claire from Witcheylady Creations & Potions
"When I discovered Skode's Horse Treats, I was absolutely delighted to finally be able to offer my horse owner clients a treat that was actually good for their horses.
I often evaluate and develop diets designed for the horse that is Insulin Resistant, suffering from Cushings Syndrome, is overweight, or at risk for laminitis. And when asked about giving treats, I have had to say that high-sugar treats with grains and sweetened with molasses are dangerous. But, I can now recommend Skode's Horse Treats because they are very low in starches and sugars. And, not only are they perfect for horses who need to reduce their starch and sugars, but they are nutritious for all horses -- providing vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals, boosting the health of all horses, even those that can tolerate more sugar. These treats are perfect for any treat-giving occasion and can be part of a nutritious feeding plan. Thank you, Lori, for creating these treats, for a high-quality product, and for filling a very important need in the horse world!"
Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D, Getty Equine Nutrition
You have ruined my horse!!!!! He now will eat nothing but your Minty Rose Brownies for a treat! Thank you for providing such a fabulous treat for my Insulin Resistant Cookie Monster :)
-- Cathy Thaler & Harry
Dakota's testimonial
My horse Dakota is NUTTY for Skode's Baked Nutty Seed Cookies, Actually he LOVES all of Skode's treats. At first, my finicky guy and he is finicky didn't want to eat the trail mixes and the brownies, but now he gets so excited and devours all of Skode's treats. Thank you for making such a great nutritional product. I will no longer buy any other treats for my horse. Dakota's and his mom thanks you for making a product for our "special kids" Thanks again!
-- Lenore
"Nickermonials"
From Blue Himself:
"Now there might be a Skode's Cookie
under here...."
"Nope, my Mom has it. I better run for it!"
"I MIGHT share my treat with my Sister..."
-- Translations from Carol Larson, Blue's Mom
"Just wanted you to know, the treats are a super hit!! My mare loves them... and they smell wonderful. There is an older fussy pony with Cushings who generally doesn't like anything "different". And Freckles
comes right over when he sees I have a treat to offer him.
How fun to please these horses who have a liimited diet. Thank you again. I know I will be ordering more!"
-- Carolyn Buckley
"I just have to say JP LOVES THE TREATS! Cappy eats them too. I share with her -- how could I not? They are a definite hit! LOW SUGAR and they eat them LIKE CANDY! I only give a bit at a time but they sure are WONDERFUL! I can not thank you enough for the sundry of "snacks." I took them to the Parelli Clinic and everyone was asking about them. Thanks again."
-- Tonya
"I am a regular customer of yours and glad I found you! None of my horses are Insulin Resistant or have Cushings -- I feel your treats are just plain better for them!"
-- Jackie Sherwood, Arizona"I got the samples the beginning of last week -- what a surprise! Thank you. Katie loves them and that is actually rather surprising because she is not a big fan of hand fed treats. But she dove right into your cookies and eagerly nibbled the crumbles that I picked up from the floor. I think you can take that as a very positive response from a picky horse! They actually smelled so good that I felt like I should have had one with my tea!
"It is apparent that you have an eye for detail and quality. I hope all things are going well for you, Lori and Happy Fall! Thanks again for the sample and my best wishes for much success with the treats. Katie says 'thank you,' too!"
-- Linda in Washington
As you can see by these pictures, Anges loves Vashksa's Vittles! Thank you so much for having good treats for our special Agnes. She will be 23 this year and we are planning a big Skode's birthday!
-- Jennifer & Dustin Strobel
"I am thrilled that Skode's has developed a treat that my ponies love and that is safe to feed them. My mare, Gaslight Chwyrlwynt, has not been this happy to see me in years! I am not surprised the ponies like the treats so well, they smell so good you will want to try one yourself. Thank you Skode's!"
-- Carrie MacWhorterHome of Gaslight Chwyrlwynt LOM AOE OOD
"Harry loves your treats and knows instantly if I have some in my pocket (because they smell so good!). He tried to impress me by doing Spanish walk and showing off so he can have one, and they are really great for taking his mind off grass when we walk out!"
Linn -- the U.K. 
"Here's a picture of Mr.Thelwell who wants to say Hi! and thanks for the goodies. He is IR and recovered from founder and your goodies are the only treats he gets!!"
-- Niki
Junior is my Dutch Warmblood, my hero! He is very fond of the Minty Rose Brownie Mixes, and Harleys Heaven Trail Mix -- both make giving medicine as easy as one two three right out of your hand.
-- Angie FirestoneEmail: SkodesHorseTreats@gmail.com Phone: 951-572-0709
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I am the owner of a Retirement Farm for Senior and Special Needs horses. As a way to spoil them, I like to feed treats, but not the sugary, unhealthy kind. I started purchasing Skode's Horse Treats several years ago and the horses love every single "flavor" they have tried! And I love them because they are all natural and made from wholesome ingredients that even I would eat. They contain no sugar or fillers and are laboratory tested. I have no worries when I offer a Skode's Horse Treat to any of my residents, because I know I am feeding a safe and natural treat that truly is the best out there!
--Cindy Daigre, Owner, Ferrell Hollow Farm, TN
Hi Lori,
I can't begin to tell you how lucky I was (and my horse agrees) to find your Skode's website. My horse had been diagnosed IR and I was searching not only for low sugar treats for him but also for something to mix with his supplements. He is a picky eater and wouldn't clean up his supplements without the sweet feed to mask them. Your cookies and trail mixes did the trick! I've also baked your cookies - very easy to do - and my kitchen smells heavenly. I am tempted to snack on them myself!.
Thank you for being there!
--Mary Mellyn, New York
From Skode's own Mascot, Vashka Yearwood
Loes & Romke
Loes & TJ
"Lori, I am not kidding about gratitude in the eyes. Romke is 13 and has been Cushings/ IR since 7. Once diagnosed I immediately stopped all treats for him - he is very expressive and has many ways of telling me what he thinks - the look in his eyes when he gets a Skode cookie tells me volumes. He is so smart, when he wants a treat he starts smacking his lips..."
-- Loes in California
Sometimes the Pictures Say it All....
Before the Apple Pie cookies.....
After the Apple Pie cookies!
-- Pearl and Linda in Las Vegas
