Feed Bucket: Feed and Water for Your Horse Safely Under Control

Feed Bucket: Versatile in Stable and Trailer

A feed bucket is a true all-rounder on any horse yard. You can use it for hard feed, for soaking sugar beet, as a water bucket in the stable or at a show. With a matching bucket holder it hangs firmly on the wall and stays out of the way. Label cards on the cover show at a glance which ration has been prepared for which horse. It is light, robust and easy to clean.

Sizes and shapes

A 12 litre all-purpose bucket is easy to carry and holds a normal feed portion or enough water for a trip. The 20 litre Jumbo is handy when you mix larger amounts or carry water out to the field. The FlatBack has a flat back, so it sits flush against the wall and is harder for your horse to knock off. For shows there is a feed manger with a hanging bracket that you can hook over a stable door or grille.

Securely fixed, kept clean

Horses like to knock over free-standing buckets, especially playful ones. A safety wall holder or a folding screw-on holder prevents this and can be released quickly for cleaning. Make sure the handle does not stick out loosely into the stable so your horse cannot get caught in it. The collapsible Multibag is a lightweight option for the trailer and hacks, because it takes up hardly any space when folded.

Frequently asked questions

Is one water bucket enough as the only drinker in the stable?
Depending on the weather and workload, a horse drinks many litres a day, so a single bucket empties quickly. If there is no automatic drinker, set out several buckets and check them a few times a day. When travelling and at shows, though, the bucket is the usual solution.

Can I use a builder's bucket as a feed bucket?
Sturdy stable and builder's buckets are often used for water and feed on yards. What matters is that nothing else has been in them before, such as mortar, paint or cleaning products. Ideally, keep separate buckets for stable chores and for feeding.

How do I stop water in a bucket from freezing so quickly?
Do not fill the bucket to the brim, and in cold weather top it up with smaller amounts several times a day. A spot by a sheltered wall also helps. For constant use in winter, a heated drinker is the more convenient solution.