Smarter feeding. More freedom.
Let technology handle the feeding rounds, while you stay in control of what, when and how much your horses eat.
How can I automate feeding my horses?
Feeding horses requires time, planning and consistency every day. Providing several feeding moments throughout the day means someone needs to be available early in the morning, during the day, in the evening and sometimes even at night.
With automatic feeding systems, there is another way. Concentrates, roughage and hay can all be fed automatically, at preset times throughout the day and night.
Depending on your stable, the number of horses and your preferred feeding schedule, you can automate concentrates, roughage or both. Automatic feeding can be integrated into existing stables as well as new stable projects.
What can you automate when feeding horses?
When people think of automatic horse feeding, they often think only of concentrates. However, hay and other roughage can also be provided automatically.
You decide what, when and how much your horses are fed. The automatic feeding system then takes care of carrying out the feeding schedule you have set.
The most suitable solution depends on your stable layout, the type of feed, the number of horses and how you want to feed them.
Automatic concentrate feeding
An automatic concentrate feeder makes it possible to divide the daily amount of concentrates into several smaller feeding moments.
Equipona developed the PowerFeeder for this purpose. You determine when your horse is fed and how much feed is dispensed at each feeding moment. The PowerFeeder then carries out this schedule automatically.
This makes automatic concentrate feeding suitable for individual horse owners as well as professional stables with multiple daily feeding rounds.
Automatic hay and roughage feeding
Hay and other roughage can also be provided automatically and in a controlled way. Instead of making all roughage available at once, horses can be given access to roughage at different preset times.
Equipona developed the PowerRaufe and PortionsRaufe for this purpose. The most suitable solution depends on your stable, the number of horses and your preferred feeding method.
→ Discover our automatic roughage feeding solutions
Automating both concentrates and roughage
Would you like to automate a larger part of the feeding process? Systems for concentrates and roughage can be combined.
This creates one feeding strategy in which different automatic feeding systems each carry out their part of the daily feeding schedule.
How many feeding moments can I automate?
An important advantage of automatic feeding is that you no longer need to be physically present for every feeding moment. This makes feeding early in the morning, later in the evening or during the night much easier to manage.
The appropriate number of feeding moments depends on the horse, its ration and the chosen feeding strategy. The available settings also vary between feeding systems.
Automation does not replace the need for a well-planned ration. Its main purpose is to help you carry out your chosen feeding schedule consistently.
Can automatic feeding be installed in an existing horse stable?
Yes. Many automatic feeding systems can be integrated into existing horse stables. The possibilities depend on factors such as the stalls, available space, construction and your preferred feeding method.
For new stable projects, automation can be considered from the design stage onwards. This allows feeding points, technical provisions and the stable layout to be coordinated from the start.
One horse or a professional stable?
Automatic feeding can be valuable for both private horse owners and professional stables.
With a smaller number of horses, the main benefits are often greater freedom and consistency. Your daily routine no longer needs to revolve entirely around feeding times.
In professional stables, labour is another important consideration. When dozens of horses need to be fed several times a day, daily feeding rounds require a significant amount of time. Automation can take over part of this repetitive work, giving staff more time for the horses and other tasks around the stable.
Why divide horse feed into several feeding moments?
Horses are naturally accustomed to consuming small amounts of feed throughout a large part of the day. Dividing feed into several feeding moments can therefore be part of a well-considered feeding strategy.
Automatic feeding systems make it easier to carry out such a schedule consistently, without requiring someone to be present for every individual feeding moment.
Would you like to learn more about feeding frequency, roughage and horse welfare?
→ Read: The health and well-being of your horse
Which automatic feeding system do I need?
The right solution mainly depends on what you want to automate.
Concentrates
The PowerFeeder automatically distributes concentrates across different preset feeding moments.
Hay and roughage
The PowerRaufe and PortionsRaufe allow roughage to be provided automatically and in a controlled way.
Concentrates and roughage
Different Equipona systems can be combined to automate a larger part of the daily feeding process.
Complete stable solutions and custom projects
For larger or more complex projects, we adapt the automation to your stable layout and preferred feeding strategy.
FAQ
Can I feed my horse automatically at night??
Yes. Depending on the chosen system and feeding schedule, automatic feeding moments can also be set during the night.
Can an automatic feeder also feed hay?
Yes. Automatic feeding is not limited to concentrates. Systems specifically designed for roughage can automatically control when horses have access to hay and other roughage.
Can I automate feeding in an existing horse stable?
In many cases, yes. The systems that can be installed depend on the existing stable layout and the intended application.
Can I automate both concentrate and hay feeding?
Yes. Concentrate and roughage feeding systems can be combined, allowing both parts of the feeding process to operate automatically.
Is automatic feeding only suitable for large stables?
No. For owners with a smaller number of horses, automation can provide greater consistency and freedom. In larger stables, it can also significantly reduce repetitive work.
Does automatic feeding replace the horse owner or stable staff?
No. The system carries out the feeding schedule you have set. Determining the ration, observing the horse and adjusting its feeding remain human responsibilities.
Can the automatic feeding systems run on batteries or solar power?
Yes. All Equipona systems operate on low voltage, with safe use around horses and other animals in mind. Where no mains electricity is available, the systems can be equipped with a battery and solar panels. This makes automatic feeding possible in locations without access to the electricity grid.
How is an automatic feeding system controlled?
For installations with fewer than six feeders, we usually use a straightforward control system that can be configured through an app via Bluetooth.
For larger installations, a central control system with a touchscreen and smart software can be selected. Multiple feeders can then be configured and managed centrally. The system also records relevant statistics, providing greater insight into the feeding process.
What are the benefits of an automatic feeding system?
For horses, automation makes a more consistent feeding rhythm possible and can make it easier to limit long periods without feed.
For horse owners and stable staff, the main benefits are fewer repetitive feeding rounds, greater freedom and time savings. Feeding early in the morning, in the evening and during the night also becomes much easier to organise.
The system primarily takes over repetitive work. You remain in control of what, how much and when each horse is fed.
Smarter feeding. More freedom.
Let technology handle the feeding rounds, while you stay in control of what, when and how much your horses eat.
Automatic feeding in your stable
Every stable is different. That is why effective automation does not start with choosing a machine, but with the question of how you want to feed your horses.
Equipona develops automatic feeding systems for concentrates, roughage and hay, for both existing and new horse stables. From a single application to a combination of different systems.
→ Find the ideal feeding solution for your stable with the Equipona Calculator