What do use for bait?

[J&HMinis]

Right now I use a cat crinkle toy, treats, hay or grass. I've tried peppermint candies and the crinkle wrapper..... They all work pretty good, however my horses are "used" to them now and I don't get as much response with them.

What do you all use?

 

[Jill]

The things you use are pretty much what I can think to use, too. Just one idea in case it helps. I do not practice setting up or getting them to "show" much at all, especially after they've learned to set up (young ones). I think if you practice too much, then you "use up" the ears and pretty face that you could save up more for the ring.

The one treat that all mine seem to like the most are these little peppermint cookies I get from TSC. They come in all flavors, but they all go nuts for the peppermint ones.

Start To Finish Treats @ Tractor Supply

 

[kaykay]

most show horses are not on green grass so green grass is usually the ultimate bait. we pick it at the show grounds and put rubber bands around it.

 

[gatorbait4sure]

Triple, the little darling, was baiting for the lid of my peppermint can last weekend. A METAL can lid! Guess he could see himself in it!

 

[The Simple Life Farm]

I have seen people use flavored lip balm. Easy to carry with you. Maybe ony use your ultimate bait for shows only, that way they don't get burned out on it.