In their natural environment, horses graze for long periods of time so that they can flee from danger at any time. As a result, their digestive system is designed to continuously process small amounts of food.
Humans have domesticated horses over thousands of years, taking them out of their natural environment. During this time, the horse's digestive system has not changed and is still adapted to continuous feed intake.
We believe that horses should be fed according to their natural feeding needs and not be forced to adapt to unnatural human schedules. StableGraze is a revolutionary automated feed dispenser that releases roughage and concentrates over set time intervals, allowing the horse to eat regularly and naturally.
The unique design consists of three separate compartments, each of which can be filled with up to 5 kg of feed. The user-friendly control panel allows the owner to set the times at which each feed is to be released, giving 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 the way nature intended.
- The prolonged grazing encourages a continuous flow of saliva, which protects the gastrointestinal tract from a harmful acidic environment that can cause gastric ulcers. The ability to replicate the natural trickle-feeding of horses will prove particularly valuable for recovering horses and ponies, for example in cases of laminitis where it is critical to maintain stable glucose and soluble carbohydrate levels.
- StableGraze will reduce the boredom that occurs when horses are left unoccupied in the stable for long periods of time. This boredom can lead to behavioral problems such as bucking, weaving and air sucking. As StableGraze releases the feed from below, it is in line with the natural physiology of horses, which are designed to eat from the ground. Eating from the ground is beneficial for the respiratory system, digestion, dental health and back health.
- Regular feeding in smaller quantities also reduces feed loss that could result from damage by the horse.
