AS NATURE INTENDED
haygain forager
A slow feeder that extends eating time and supports natural trickle feeding.
HAYGAIN DURABAR
A corner-mounted hay feeder designed to reduce waste and promote ground-level eating in the stable.
HAYGAIN STABLEGRAZE
An automatic hay feeder that releases forage at timed intervals to mimic natural grazing patterns.
THE HAYGAIN WAY
As part of Haygain’s management-based approach to long-term horse health, the Haygain Hay Feeding solutions work together to support natural foraging, digestive wellbeing, and respiratory health.
From Haygain Steamed Hay to the Forager, StableGraze, DuraBar, and DuraBale, each product plays a role in delivering clean, controlled, and horse-friendly forage. Together, they help reduce contamination, slow intake, and replicate the way horses are meant to eat — gradually, from the ground, and over time.
DID YOU KNOW?
The Haygain Forager slow feeder is designed to extend eating time and mimic natural grazing behaviour. Horses are trickle feeders by nature, and eating slowly supports digestion, reduces boredom, and promotes overall gut health.
By regulating forage intake without restricting it, the Forager helps prevent issues linked to fast feeding — making it a smart, stable-safe solution for every horse.
FEEDING THAT FITS THEIR NATURE
The Haygain StableGraze is an automatic hay feeder that releases forage in controlled intervals throughout the day and night. Designed to replicate natural grazing behaviour, it helps support digestive health, reduce stress, and prevent boredom — especially for horses on box rest or restricted diets.
FIELD-READY, HERD-FRIENDLY
Designed with safety in mind, the DuraBale is ideal for group feeding in paddocks or fields. Its smooth, rounded edges and low-profile structure reduce the risk of injury during shared feeding, even in more dominant herds.
The sturdy, weatherproof build keeps hay contained and off the ground, preventing contamination and reducing waste. Unlike haynets or feeders with metal grates, the DuraBale requires no ropes, wires, or loose parts — making it a safer choice for unsupervised turnout.
It supports natural head-down grazing posture and allows multiple horses to feed calmly and comfortably, encouraging healthier social interaction and a more natural eating experience in herd settings.
BENEFITS OF HAYGAIN HAY FEEDERS
1. Digestive Health
• Haygain’s Hay Feeding solutions support slow, natural eating — helping horses consume forage over extended periods. Horses are designed to graze continuously, and their digestive systems rely on a steady trickle of fibre to function properly.
• In the wild, horses graze for up to 18 hours a day. It’s generally recommended that they don’t go longer than 4 hours without access to forage.
• By promoting longer chewing times and consistent forage intake, Haygain feeders encourage saliva production, which helps buffer the stomach and reduce the risk of ulcers and colic.
2. Weight Management
• Extended mealtimes are especially beneficial for horses on restricted diets. Long gaps without forage can trigger fat-storage responses and increase the risk of obesity and metabolic issues.
• Haygain’s slow feeding solutions help regulate intake, making it easier to manage weight while keeping horses mentally and physically satisfied. Visual cues and controlled feeding designs also support routine monitoring and portion control.
3. Physical & Psychological Health
• Haygain feeders promote a natural, head-down eating position that supports respiratory drainage and helps maintain healthy alignment of the head, neck, and spine.
• Longer mealtimes make for happier horses that are less prone to boredom behaviours including cribbing, pawing and stall walking. And it reduces food scarcity stress.
4. Clean Forage & Less Waste
• Haygain feeders are designed to keep forage contained and clean — helping to prevent trampling, contamination from bedding or manure, and unnecessary waste.
"THE FORAGER IS MY FAVOURITE STABLE ACCESSORY!"
"It's a great hay saver at shows. The difference between the wasted hay in the stall with it and without it is night and day!". Erin Michalski, Ranch Horse Versatility rider and cattle rancher at Eagle Rock Ranch in Colorado.
