All of these are designed FIRST to slow down the consumption and try to
mimic the natural grazing activity of the horse. Secondarily, they seem to
do a great job of reducing and even eliminating waste. Of course, the
weeds and other garbage will still remain on the ground and if your horse is
picky, it can still pull out the hay and drop it on the ground as it waits for
more suitable fare.
Karen Everhart MEd Co-founder and Executive Director Rainbow Meadows
Rescue and Retirement, Inc. Serving the equine companions who have so loyally
served us... www.rainbowmeadowsranch.com 620-725-3402
Owner/Operator Horse Calls - Equine Management Solutions Centered
Riding Instructor Distance Horse Conditioning and Training www.horsecalls.com 316-648-5082
Since hay has become about as expensive as gold, I am looking for ways to
waste less of it.
Specifically, since lecturing has done no good, how do I get my horses to
stop throwing all the hay out of the feeder and tromping it into the
mud???
I'm feeding a bale each into two 6' round galvanized tanks, spaced well
apart. Since I don't live on my property, I only feed once a day and
need to make sure that they have enough to free feed for 24 or more
hours. I was thinking about some kind of a net over the top, but I have
one horse who will climb into the feeder so can't take the chance of her
getting tangled. I know a wooden top with holes in it is an idea, but am
afraid of how heavy and awkward it would be to fit onto that big of a
feeder.
