A Guide to the Best Horse Feeders of 2023

Despite horses eating as much as 20 pounds of food a day, they have surprisingly delicate digestive tracts. This is why horses need to graze frequently throughout the day. 

Horse feeders are an excellent way of helping your horse eat naturally while promoting slow feeding, but with tons of hay feeders to choose from, it can be challenging to know where to begin. 

This article walks you through the best types of feeders, including slow feeders, rubber feeders, corner feeders, and more.

Slow Feeders

Slow feeders work to stop horses from eating hay too quickly. They also prevent horses from spreading hay on the ground beneath their feeder.

Slow feeding can help a horse’s digestive tract, making them one of the best horse feeder options. They may be able to assist with ulcers, weight-related issues, colic, and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). 

Here are some options to consider. 

Square Bale Web Slow Feeder

This slow feeder fits a standard hay bale. It features 2″x2″ openings and is made of 1/2″ webbing. This webbing allows horses to access their hay from all sides of the feeder. 

Hay Play Slow Feed Ball

Are you looking for a fun way to feed your horse while working to prevent boredom? The Hay Play Slow Feed Ball is ideal for use indoors and outdoors. 

This 16″ ball is great for horses and ponies alike, and your goats and sheep can also benefit from it. Simply unscrew the lid, add hay, and watch your horses enjoy this feed ball. 

Stall Grazer 3-In-1 Feeder

This feeder is ideal for corners and the wall. You can use it in paddocks and box stalls. It features separate compartments that you can stuff with grass hay, grain, alfalfa, and salt, making it multifunctional. 

Hay Hoop

The Hay Hoop offers your horse a natural feeding experience and works to prevent ulcers from developing. You can also use this feeder to reduce the incidence of pawing, weaving, and cribbing. All you have to do is mount it low enough to mimic a horse’s natural grazing position. 

This feeder is simple to use and is easy to load. It also encourages slow feeding.

Slow Feeder Hay Saver

This slow feeder encourages horses to eat in a natural position. It features small holes that stop horses from eating hay too quickly and prevents them from spreading hay about on the ground.

Horses are encouraged to take smaller bites when using this feeder, aiding in the digestive process. This feeder may also help with colic, ulcers, COPD, and weight-related issues. 

This feeder works to eliminate food waste and can pay for itself in a year. 

Slow Feed Hay Net

If you’re looking for a forage feeding solution, consider the Deluxe Slow Feed Hay Net. This hay net features 2″x2″ diamond netting that works to slow down how quickly your horse eats while mimicking natural foraging. This works to aid in healthy digestion.

You’ll also benefit from a reduction in hay waste and the need to clean. 

Web Hay Feeder

This hay bag comes with 1″ webbing that features 2″x2″ openings. A slow-feed style hay feeder prevents your horse from eating too quickly while reducing hay waste. This feeder boasts a top plastic frame that works to stabilize a hay bay while loading it with new hay. 

Rubber Feeders

Cashmans has a variety of rubber feeders that are durable and crafted from reinforced rubber. They’re resistant to cracking during cold weather and can be easily cleaned and sanitized. 

Here are some of our best feeder options. 

Recycled Rubber Feed Pans

These rubber feed pans are made from 100% recycled rubber composition. They’re also BPA and dye-free.

They also feature an extra-wide base and are more stable than other feeders in this category. The rim is large and easy to grip and carry, and the material is non-porous and dries quickly. There are also convenient measurement marks on the pan’s interior for accurate, easy feeding. 

Fortex Gallon Rubber Feed Pan

This feed pan comes in various sizes for all your needs. Choose between a 4-cup feed dish, 8-cup feed dish, 3.5-gallon feed pan, 6.5-gallon corner feeder and feed pan, 8-quart feed pan, and an 18-quart feed pan. These feed pans are made from 100% reinforced rubber composition. 

Pasture Feeders

Cashmans offers an array of pasture feeders that are built to last due to their heavy-duty construction. They protect the hay from the elements, work to eliminate ground waste, and don’t have sharp edges. 

Hay Optimizer

The Hay Optimizer slow feed pasture feeder is perfect for keeping hay off the ground and eliminating waste. They can hold two smaller square hay bales and you can easily refill them in less than a minute. They’re also designed to help regulate hay consumption. 

Heavy Duty Small Square Bale Pasture Feeder

The Diller Hay Feeder holds small square bales of hay and is ideal for indoor and outdoor use. It works to protect the hay from inclement weather and encourages slow hay consumption. It doesn’t contain any sharp edges and works to eliminate ground waste.

Equine Hay Basket for Square Bales

If you don’t have the space for round hay bales but still want to feed your horses hay in the pasture, then this feeder is ideal. Its basket is designed to hold square bales of hay and features large vents on the side which other animals can benefit from.

This hay basket keeps hay off the ground and works to keep hay dry. Should hay become wet from the rain, there are convenient drainage holes to prevent it from getting moldy. 

Corner Feeders

Cashmans offers plenty of corner feeders for all your needs. These feeders are easy to clean and install.  

Stall Grazer 3-In-1 Feeder

Another great feeder is Pro Panel’s original Stall Grazer Feeder. It offers a one-piece molded design that’s durable and big enough for hay, grain, and salt. This feeder weighs roughly 35 pounds and works to keep hay in the feeder and off the ground, reducing waste. 

Fortiflex 6 Gal Corner Feeder

This corner feeder installs easily and bolts onto wood using grommets. You can also connect it with double-ended snaps. It features rust-resistant brass eyelets, is made of a blend of durable plastic, and can hold up to 6 gallons.

The Best Horse Feeders

When choosing the best horse feeders for your equine, consider their specific needs. If you’re looking to help your horse eat more naturally and to emulate grazing, consider a slow feeder. You can also purchase a variety of rubber feeders and pasture feeders so your horses have proper access to hay all day long.  Cashmans offers a complete line of horse feeders for indoor and outdoor use, covering a variety of price points. Visit us today to see all our available feeder options. If you’re local to our Delaware, Ohio store, be sure to stop in for fast and easy drive-up pickup or give us a call at (740) 363-6073.