Hay Feeders for Stable

[klom81]

Which hay feeders do people use in their stable?

I am looking to use a hay feeder instead of a haynet for my boy as he is a bit lacking in topline and has a tendency to pull hay from his net out and upwards which can't help. He is only just turning 5 so I know his topline will improve with correct work but I thought a low level hay feeder wouldn't harm either.

I don't want to restrict the amount of hay/haylage he is getting as I don't want him to drop any weight but don't want to feed his hay/haylage loose on the floor as he will just waste it.

any suggestions appreciated of which ones are good or which ones to avoid

Thanks

 

[pippixox]

some people like hay bars- they are pretty safe, although my friend spent quite a bit on them new and then her horse used to rub his bum and sit on it until it broke! I actually use a wooden crate- the one builders often have tiles in. but wouldn't if your horse is destructive as it way then have nails sticking out. but it was free and quite robust. I use mine in a barn with 3 horses sharing.

 

[henmother]

Had haybar , horse used to scratch his bum , haybar cracked , haybar died . He eats hay of food the floor now . You can get a hay bar which essential look like two bits of wood that attach to wall , and a mesh / net hangy bit , rather than the hard moulded plastic. Not sure what there proper name is but I bet someone on here will. They might meet your needs .

Edited to add , flexi rac , that's what I meant .