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Schneiders
Overall rating: 4.7685184 / 5 from 108 reviews.
The Schneiders® Slow Feed Hay Ball Feeder is highly appreciated for its ability to keep horses engaged and happy. Customers have mixed feelings about the hay ball feeder, with some finding it effective while others prefer small mesh hay nets. There is a desire for adjustable hole sizes to better suit individual horse needs.
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"Vinny loves his hay ball so much! Some days it is a "soother" and other days it is an extra snack. Regardless of which day it is Vinny would not be happy without his hay ball! It is easy to load and holds a decent amount to keep him busy for quite awhile. It is especially useful at horse shows to keep him occupied during the down time between classes."
"I like it! A seam did rip about an inch but didn’t affect the use. My horses like it. I don’t put a whole bale in it tho because I have a EMS horse. So far it’s great! I’d buy it again. My one horse has shoes on but he doesn’t paw at it but I’ve seen him stand on it. It is holding up well."
"Even when my horses have access to hay nets, they'll often choose the hay ball first! It's easy to load, easy to clean, and keeps the girls busy."
"So happy to have gotten this for my gelding. It helps keep him busy and he gets a treat. He is a very happy boy!"
"We have multiple horses with hay balls. They are GREAT for mental stall stimulation or for making a snack last 3-4x longer ♡ - seriously- get it!"
"Love the hay balls. Both my horses use them. Keeps pasture cleaner from unused hay. Lid can be a bit sticky but worth the effort. Fits a lot of hay."
"My 7 year old quarter horse gelding Dash loves his hay and eats too fast, so it is easy for Dash to get bored in his stall. I purchased the Slow Feed Hay Ball as both an activity for Dash and to slow down his consumption of hay during the day (he has night turnout). Dash likes to play with toys. The Slow Feed Hay Ball is working perfectly for Dash! He manages to completely empty the ball and eats every piece of hay. I find the ball in different areas of his stall. Dash likes to pick up items. I have not seen him pick up the ball yet. He also likes to paw at things. Fortunately, Dash has not seemed interested in stomping on the ball. The ball is holding up well, and the horse is happy - success for Dash and the care givers, and a smart purchase by me!"
"I have one for my horse. She loves it and stops her from eating straw bedding. Why 2 stars? Well it WAS NOT on my bingo card at 630 am to CUT A HORSES HOOF OUT OF THIS BALL. Sometime between night check and AM feed the horse broke the lid and put his hoof INTO THE BALL. I was able to get another staff member to hold the horse and the affected leg while I went to get tools to cut it off. VeRY thick plastic. I luckily have a lot of tools on hand. . . and very strong hands. Took 45 minutes to cut this off the horses leg. Luckily the horse was chill and let me do what I needed to do We have 17 balls to fill everyday. Many of our horses use them. It is the first time this has happened. Photo was after I cut it open to release the leg"
"The ball filled with hay and carrots is a great way to slow hay intake and keep their minds busy in the stall."
"If you have a horse that needs different challenges or fun things to do this is a good option. My horse has really enjoyed it"
