How do I choose the right opening size?

It depends on the forage, the horse and whether the horse is shod. We confirm the available designs before you order.

Can a slow feeder be used for every meal?

It can form part of the daily routine, but changes to forage access should be introduced sensibly and with the horse's individual needs in mind.

Does it need fixing to the stable?

Some designs are free standing and others can be secured. The right arrangement depends on the stable and the horse.

Horse Care

Slow Feeders

Stable slow feeders that extend forage time and help keep hay off the bed.

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Galvanised slow feeder hay box with a grille top, filled with hay, in a clean stable — Illustrative of slow feeders equipment. Images do not show a specific manufacturer’s product.

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Choosing slow feeders with confidence

Compare the available approach, understand what the equipment needs from your yard and ask us to confirm the details that matter before you order.

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Slow Feeder

Grille-topped forage feeder that slows how quickly a horse eats hay, so a ration lasts closer to the gap between feeds and less ends up trodden into the bed.

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Which option is right for you?

A side-by-side view of the practical options. Anything not yet confirmed is specified for your horses, building and routine before you order.

Comparison of slow feeders equipment
Product	Best for	Installation	Price
Grille-topped slow feeder	Daily stable feeding	Durable and quick to fill; dimensions and grille spacing confirmed on enquiry.	Confirmed on enquiry
Slow-feed hay net	A lower-cost or portable approach	Requires regular checking and takes longer to fill.	Confirmed on enquiry
Covered hay feeder	Forage fed outdoors	Capacity and safe group access need to match the horses using it.	Confirmed on enquiry

How it works

Understanding slow feeders

The practical principles to understand before comparing individual equipment.

Step 1

A measured opening

A grille or restricted opening makes the horse draw out smaller amounts of forage at a time.

Step 2

Longer forage time

The same ration can last further into the gap between feeds, rather than disappearing early in the stable period.

Step 3

Cleaner feeding

A contained feeder keeps more forage off the bed and makes filling and clearing the stable more straightforward.

Suitability

Who should consider it?

Suitability depends on the individual horse, the yard setup and how often the equipment will be used.

Private horse ownersGood-doersHorses stabled overnightSmall yards

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What to consider

Horse and footwear

Grille spacing and access must suit the individual horse, particularly where a horse is shod or wears studs.

Forage and ration

The opening needs to work with the forage being fed without creating frustration or an abrupt change in intake.

Position and filling

Check where the feeder will stand, how it will be secured and whether it is comfortable to fill every day.

Cleaning

Choose a design that can be emptied and brushed out as part of the normal stable routine.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

The questions we are asked most about slow feeders equipment.

Need help choosing?

Tell us about your horses, your yard and the routine you want to improve. We will help you compare the appropriate options without guessing at unconfirmed specifications.

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