Buckets & Mangers

What material should my horse's buckets & mangers be made of?

The method of feeding that most closely resembles a horse's natural grazing posture is using a feed bucket placed on the ground. Some horses may become impatient while eating and paw with their front legs. Therefore, for fidgety horses, as well as when feeding in group settings, in fields, etc., a flexible manger with a stable base is the ideal solution. For example, rubber feed skips are suitable here. They are malleable yet cannot be tipped over to scatter feed. However, you should thoroughly wash rubber feed skips with neutral soap before their first use.

For mixing mash, hard feed, and so on, food-grade muesli bowls or plastic buckets are suitable. Horses can also be fed directly from the former. Keep in mind that you should not leave your horse unattended when feeding from a plastic muesli bowl. They are not extremely stable and can shift or tip over. Additionally, the horse may step on them, which could cause splintering and injure the horse.

For feeding in a stable, a sturdy manger that is hung or screw-mounted is appropriate. In addition to plastic, stone and clay are also used for horse mangers. Wood should be completely avoided, as it can splinter, and food remnants may collect in indentations, eventually spoiling.

Which bucket for horses is best suited for on the go?

Those who travel to competitions or weekend courses, or go trekking with their horse, must ensure a supply of concentrated feed while on the move. Horses kept in fields and groups must also receive their concentrated feed in some way, in order to enable targeted feeding. Various feed buckets for horses are suitable for this purpose:

A muesli bowl or rubber feed skip is well suited for quick filling and placement. These can be stacked inside each other in the horse trailer, leaving more space for other equipment. However, Kramer's rubber feed skip is even better suited for use at competitions or with field kept horses, as the flexible design allows the horse to eat unattended.

For those travelling by carriage who do not unharness their horse during short breaks, a hanging feed bucket is the solution. In this case, an adjustable strap is placed behind the horse's ears.

When going trekking with your horse, you need to pay closer attention to available space and weight. To avoid having to forgo hard feed, we recommend a foldable muesli bowl, such as the SHOWMASTER Foldable Muesli Bowl. It can be easily collapsed, taking up virtually no space. When unfolded, it can hold up to 8 litres.

How does one best store carrots for horses?

Carrots are a popular snack for horses as they promote the horse's digestive activity and are also rich in vitamins. Especially during the winter months when the horse doesn't see fresh grass for a long time, their diet can be supplemented daily with carrots.

When storing carrots, you should pay attention to a few things to make them last longer:

• Don't wash before storage; washed carrots spoil faster
• Store protected from sunlight and heat
• Store in an airy, dark and cool place
• In the fridge, wrap in a damp cloth, otherwise they dry out quickly