Feed Troughs for Horses: Robust Dining Areas for the Box
A permanently installed feed trough is part of the basic equipment of every horse box. Unlike mobile bowls, a trough screwed to the wall offers maximum stability and cannot be knocked over or kicked around the box by the horse. Made of bite-resistant, food-safe plastic or galvanized metal, high-quality troughs easily withstand even impatient horses. The smooth surfaces are easy to wipe out and guarantee hygienic feed intake without mold or bacterial growth. This ensures that your horse can eat its muesli or oats in a clean and safe environment.
The Anti-Spill Edge: The End of Feed Waste
Many horses tend to root around in the trough with their nose while eating, pushing the expensive concentrate feed over the edge onto the dirty stable floor. A feed trough with an integrated anti-spill edge (an inward-curved rim) effectively prevents this spilling. Thus, the feed ends up in the horse's stomach and not in the bedding, which saves money and minimizes the risk of sand colic.
Wall Trough or Corner Trough?
The choice of shape depends on the available space in your box. A straight wall trough can easily be attached to any flat surface and offers a lot of volume. A corner trough, on the other hand, is extremely space-saving, as it optimally fills the unused space in the corner of the box. Due to the round design inside, both variants have no dead corners where feed residues can rot.
Frequently Asked Questions
At what height should the feed trough be mounted?
The ideal height is based on the size of your horse. As a rule of thumb: the top edge of the trough should be approximately at the chest height (point of shoulder) of the horse. This allows the horse to eat in a natural, slight forward posture without craning its neck or stepping into the trough with its hoof.
Plastic or metal – which is the better choice?
Plastic troughs are flexible, extremely bite-resistant, do not rust, and have no sharp edges. They are the best choice for most horses. Galvanized metal troughs, on the other hand, are completely indestructible and are particularly suitable for horses that massively gnaw on or destroy plastic troughs (crib-biting).
How do I clean the permanently installed trough?
Since you cannot carry the trough to the washing area, wiping it out with a damp cloth or sponge is sufficient in everyday life. If mash has been fed, the residues should be removed promptly with warm water and a brush before they dry out. An integrated drain plug in the bottom of the trough makes washing out enormously easier.
Bite-Resistant Horse Troughs for Daily Use
Feeding concentrate feed in the box requires a safe and clean feeding place. If bowls are knocked over, the expensive muesli mixes with manure and urine. With a permanently mounted feed trough, this problem is a thing of the past. Our troughs are specially tailored to the anatomy and feeding behavior of horses: they have rounded edges to prevent injuries and a smooth inner surface for maximum hygiene.
Choose from space-saving corner troughs, classic wall troughs, or practical hanging troughs that can be flexibly hung over box walls or pasture fences. Thanks to intelligent details such as the inward-curved anti-spill edge or integrated drain plugs, daily stable work is noticeably easier. Invest in durable quality for your horse.