Have you ever considered different feeder or waterer options at your barn? Photo courtesy of ClassicEquine.com.
I generally don’t get too creative when it comes to providing feed and water in my barn. My set up is definitely not what one would consider “fancy” by any means, but it is definitely functional. Each of the three stalls in my barn have a corner feeder installed in them, as well as eye hooks to hang five gallon buckets of water.
This setup doesn’t require any great sense of creativity, and it works well for my three geldings. Overall, maintenance is fairly simple, but every so often, warped buckets do need to be replaced. And when corner feeders become too chewed, or cracked, a new one is installed in it’s place. Like I said, it’s a pretty easy setup to maintain.
Something that I’ve never really stopped to consider are different feeder and waterer designs that may be used to address a specific horse health or behavioral issue around the stable or pasture. Both equine product companies, as well as industrious horse owners have created a number of different feeders and waterers to address different needs. You can check out a slideshow of some of their designs here, which are featured on TheHorse.com.
And then, make sure to check out some of the other headlines in This Week in Horse Health News, Presented by Absorbine.
Benefits of Floor Level Feeding: Did you know that by simply eliminating chest or head high feeding tubs and/or hay racks, you can help you horse by reducing their risk of colic, choke, and respiratory disorders? By feeding your horse both his or her hay and grain at a floor level, you are simulating a natural grazing position, which offers several health benefits to them. [Equus Magazine]
Manufacturer Recalls Potentially Contaminated Horse Feed: California based feed manufacturer Western Milling LLC has voluntarily recalled horse feed that has possibly been contaminated with monensin. The recall covers about 1,100 bags of feed that were distributed to retailers in both California and Arizona. [The Horse]
Organize Your Grooming Tools: Ever struggle to keep your grooming box organized? Check out some step by step tips on how to overhaul your grooming tote in order to make your daily chores a little easier. [Equus Magazine]
Rotational Grazing Discussed in Free Webcast: Take the opportunity to learn more about rotational grazing for horses during a free online seminar that is offers by Rutgers University of New Jersey. Speaker Laura Kenny, who is a program associate of Rutger’s Department of Animal Sciences, will explain why rotational grazing will benefit both the horse and pasture. The seminar is scheduled for October 6th at 7pm EDT. It is free to participate, and you can register here. [Horsetalk]
