Slow Hay Feeders for Stable & Field

For Small Breeds to Heavy Horses

YatesMakes Ltd is taking a nice looong summer break

July 14th to Sept 3rd
Any sale enquiries or orders placed during this time will be dealt with in September.
If you are an existing customer with an important questions, please send an email to info@yatesmakes.uk and I will respond if I can.
Thank you for your custom and comments thus far.

Calm down with a HayDown :)

A healthy life for your horses & More free time for you

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Made in Sheffield from UK recycled LDPE bale wrap. 2 year guarantee.

Stable slow feeders for inside

These fit flush against the walls with no straps or leg trapping gaps. They can be free standing or secured with our easy undo horse proof fasteners. The front will flex if kicked or leaned upon.

Field slow feeders For outside

Free draining and ventilated helping keep hay fresh for longer. Rigid at the base and flexible at the top, they're stable and wont roll or be blown about, great for sloping ground too. 4 sizes of grazing area.

Use more than one field feeder to encouraging movement which helps digestion, and enables peace in a herd.

All HayDowns have wide grazing areas

Great for respiratory problems. Large volumes enable extended grazing time & refilling less often. For hay or haylage. Tops open wide too, making filling really easy. A range of heights 40cm, 50cm, 60cm, for Mini Shetlands, Shetlands, ponies, horses. The Big Horse Stable feeder is huge!


Flat pack design 

Provides benefits beyond saving on delivery and packaging.


Head down slow grazing with HayDown

  • Calm down and return stress hormones and neurotransmitters to normal levels. Bring out the happy hormones.
  • Relieve the stress and internal discomfort of having nothing to eat, especially important inside overnight. Stress contributes to poor digestive health.
  • Relieve the anxiety and anticipation of the next mealtime and gorging when it is received.
  • Smooth out energy and insulin spikes.
  • Better respiratory, physical, digestive, dental, and mental health. All of 'em.
  • Feeding hole size optimised for slow grazing without causing frustration. Severe restriction may cause frustration, anxiety, and stress, resulting in gorging when the opportunity arises.
  • Keep hay off the floor and keep it clear of contaminants and parasites.
  • Less time feeling hungry, more time feeling content.

Head down slow feeding can help with colic, ulcers, laminitis, EMS, weight gain or loss, and boredom coping habits, resistance to insulin, leptin, and cortisol.

Testimonials:

Crissie, Sheffield. HayDown Shetland+ Stable feeder

The boys would inhale their evening hay within 45 minutes in a haynet, but with the HayDown their evening meal now lasts up to two hours!! Waste reduced by at least 75%. Great product, highly recommended!!

Phil Baines, Dunston Park Farm. 2 HayDown Standard Stable feeders.

Well made alternative to hay nets & natural feeding position for your horse.

Sam, Sheffield. HayDown Standard Stable feeder.

Once my horse relaxed it significantly slowed down his eating. I don’t worry that he’s stood overnight with nothing to eat. There’s a dramatic reduction of dust in his stable too. It is very easy to use and clean.

Amanda, Sheffield. HayDown Standard Stable, Mini Shetland+ Stable, Standard Field 4, Mini Shetland+ Field 2

They are amazing, I couldn’t live without them. Neither could my greedy pony, or my mini Shetland. Happy, relaxed ponies, no squabbling for food, no mess, easy to fill up and clean out. Absolutely love em.

Alison Garner, Livery yard owner and event rider, Brook Barn Equestrian. HayDown Standard Stable feeder.

At last a hay feeder that does what it says on the tin!
It's tough, robust and easy to use. It holds ample amounts to keep my horses occupied all night. Highly recommended.