Feed Bowl: Serve Hard Feed and Mash Cleanly to Your Horse

Feed Bowl: Compact, Sturdy and Quick to Rinse

A feed bowl is the simplest way to give your horse hard feed, minerals or mash. It sits on the floor or in a holder on the wall and can be rinsed out quickly after every meal. Bowls with a lid are also handy for preparing rations ahead, for example when you portion up the evening feed first thing in the morning. That way each meal is ready in seconds on busy days.

Rigid bowl or flexible tub

Rigid plastic bowls such as the 6 L feed bowl or the 8 L XL bowl have a sturdy rim and stack neatly. Flexible models made of rubber or soft plastic, like the 10 L flexi bowl or the FlexBag, give way when your horse treads on them and are less likely to crack. In winter they are practical too, because frozen leftovers come loose when you bend them. A flexible 11 L rubber tub even holds soaked hay cobs with plenty of water.

Holder and feeding spot

If you would rather not put the bowl on the floor, a feed bowl holder on the stable wall is the answer. The bowl stays where it belongs and is not pushed around the stable. A floor bowl is best placed on a firm surface such as a rubber mat or paving, so no sand gets into the feed. With several horses in an open barn, separate feeding spots with enough space between them help every horse eat its portion in peace.

Frequently asked questions

What size feed bowl does a horse need?
For normal hard feed rations, a volume of 6 to 8 litres is plenty. If you soak mash or hay cobs, a larger bowl of 10 litres or more makes sense, because the feed takes up much more space as it swells.

My horse keeps tipping the bowl over. What helps?
A wall holder stops the bowl from being pushed away or knocked over. Alternatively, choose a wide, shallow bowl or a flexible tub that will not tip when bumped. Some horses play out of boredom, and a hay net nearby can help with that too.

Can I offer water in a feed bowl as well?
For travelling or a quick drink in between, yes, a larger flexible bowl works well. As a permanent water source, however, it is too small and gets dirty quickly. In the stable and paddock, fresh water belongs in a drinker or a sufficiently large bucket.