In their natural environment, horses graze for long periods of time so that they can escape from danger at any time. This means that their digestive system is designed to process small amounts of food continuously.
Humans have domesticated horses for thousands of years, removing them from their natural environment. During this time, the horse's digestive system has not changed and remains adapted to continuous feed intake.
We believe that horses should be fed according to their natural forage needs and not forced to adapt to unnatural human schedules. StableGraze is a revolutionary automated feeder that releases roughage and concentrates over set time intervals, allowing the horse to eat regularly and naturally.
The unique design features three separate compartments, each of which can hold up to 5kg of feed. The user-friendly control panel allows the owner to set the times at which each feed should be released, giving them full control to ensure the horse receives the right amount at the right time.
StableGraze will transform the lives of stabled horses by allowing them to eat as nature intended.
- The prolonged grazing encourages a continuous flow of saliva, which protects the gastrointestinal tract from a damaging acidic environment that can cause stomach ulcers. The ability to replicate horses' natural trickle feeding will prove particularly valuable for recovering horses and ponies, for example in cases of laminitis where it is crucial to maintain stable glucose and soluble carbohydrate levels.
- StableGraze will reduce the boredom that occurs when horses are left in the stable for long periods of time without being occupied. This boredom can lead to behavioural problems such as cribbing, weaving and air sucking. Because StableGraze releases feed from below, it is in line with the natural physiology of horses, who are designed to eat from the ground. Eating from the ground is beneficial for the respiratory system, digestion, dental health and the back.
- Regular feeding in smaller amounts also reduces feed losses that could occur due to damage caused by the horse.
