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Colic Isn’t Random. Feeding Patterns Matter.

Colic doesn’t begin in an emergency. It begins in a pattern. Horses are built to graze steadily, not gorge twice a day and stand empty for hours. Stable Grazer was designed to restore the rhythm their digestive systems depend on — delivering small, timed portions that reduce stress on the gut. Because prevention starts long before the vet call.

Metabolic Health Is Managed in the Margins of the Day

Insulin resistance is influenced not only by what horses eat, but by how and when they eat it. Large, infrequent meals can create metabolic spikes that strain the system. Stable Grazer delivers small, timed portions throughout the day, helping create steadier intake patterns that support long-term metabolic management without requiring constant manual feeding.

A Stomach That Never Stops Producing Acid

A horse’s stomach produces acid continuously — whether feed is present or not. When forage disappears for hours, that acid has nothing to buffer it. Over time, the imbalance can contribute to irritation and ulcer development. Stable Grazer restores steady forage access through timed feeding, helping align daily management with natural digestive design.

Where Veterinary Insight Meets Practical Feeding

Feed management is more than routine — it is one of the most powerful influences on equine health. In conversation with Dr. Karen Hayes, award-winning veterinarian and author, we explore why how and when horses are fed can shape digestive stability, metabolic balance, and behavior. This is science translated into daily practice — and put into motion through structured, timed feeding.

Twice a Day Is Convenient. It’s Not Natural.

Feeding horses twice a day has become standard practice, but it rarely reflects how their digestive systems are designed to function. Large, infrequent meals create long fasting periods and compressed intake that can disrupt gut stability. Understanding the impact of feeding frequency is the first step toward building a healthier, more consistent management routine.

Slow Isn’t the Same as Structured

Slow-feed hay nets are often used to extend eating time, but slowing intake is not the same as structuring feeding intervals. Horses may still experience long fasting periods between meals. True digestive support requires both portion control and consistent timing. Understanding the difference can reshape how feeding programs are built.

Hay Waste Is a Management Problem — Not an Inevitable One

Hay waste in stalls costs more than most horse owners realize. Trampled flakes, contaminated forage, and inconsistent intake add up financially and nutritionally. Reducing waste isn’t about cutting back — it’s about feeding smarter. Structured portion control and better delivery systems can dramatically improve efficiency while supporting healthier consumption patterns.

Your Work Schedule Shouldn’t Compromise Their Feeding Rhythm

Balancing full-time work with responsible horse care can feel overwhelming, especially when feeding schedules demand early mornings and late nights. Horses require consistent forage access to support digestive health, but modern lifestyles rarely allow for frequent manual feedings. Smarter systems can bridge the gap between responsibility and reality.

Consistency Becomes Critical When You Feed More Than One

Managing feeding for multiple horses adds complexity to portion control, timing, and labor demands. Differences in metabolism, behavior, and health status require precision that group feeding often cannot provide. Structured systems help standardize intake while reducing labor and protecting individual needs.

Scale Demands Systems — Not Just Effort

As horse facilities grow, feeding becomes one of the most labor-intensive and risk-sensitive operations in the barn. Manual systems that work for a few horses often break down at scale. Automated feeding solutions help standardize timing, reduce labor strain, and protect digestive consistency across entire facilities.

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Need a Custom Feeding Solution?

Every operation is different. Whether you need a modified size, unique configuration, or a completely custom build, our team will work with you to design a feeder that fits your exact needs.

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Smart automatic feeding solutions for horse owners, ranchers, zoos, and anyone who cares for animals. A Carter2 Systems, Inc. product, made in Hillsboro, Oregon.

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