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Description

Hay rack - Enables the horse to have constant access to hay A hay rack is an indispensable element of species-appropriate horse husbandry, both in the stable and on the pasture. It provides constant access to hay and ensures a balanced diet. This special hay rack is designed to be mounted on the wall. It is solid, durable and resistant to pressure and bending.

Main features

• Constant hay supplyEnables the horse to take up hay at any time.
• Wall mountingSpecially designed for wall mounting, which saves space.
• Solid construction: Durable and resistant to pressure and bending.
• Species-appropriate nutritionSupports a balanced and species-appropriate diet.

Advantages of a hay rack

• Reduces food wastePrevents the hay from lying on the floor and becoming soiled, resulting in less wasted feed.
• Prevents overeatingDepending on the version, the feeding behaviour is slowed down.
• Space-savingIdeal for use in stables as it is mounted on the wall.

Types of hay racks

There is a large selection of hay racks for horses, which vary in size, material and design. Here are some common types:

• Wall eavesMounted directly on the wall of the horse box and available in various sizes. There are also corner rails that are particularly space-saving.
• Small bale eavesSuitable for smaller herds of horses in the pasture. With integrated roof to protect against rain and bars to prevent overeating.
• Round hoofIdeal for larger herds in the pasture. Provides feeding places for up to 12 horses.
• Square eavesSimilar to the round eaves, but square and often with a roof.
• Automatic hay rackTime-controlled, with automatic roller shutters or flaps that promote a balanced feeding routine.

Technical details

Material properties

• WoodNatural, but can be gnawed by horses.
• PlasticEasy to clean, but not so stable.
• MetalDurable and resistant, but risk of injury if the distance between the bars is too large (max. 5 cm).

Investment in satisfaction

Invest in a suitable hay rack to provide your horse with optimal and species-appropriate feeding. The price is approx. 22 € to approx. 9500 €, depending on the model. Important notes on purchasing:
Please note when purchasing via various internet portals: Contact customer service in advance.
The standard delivery time is a maximum of three working days if stock is available; otherwise it is extended to around four weeks.

Hay racks are racks that are either installed in the horse box or set up in the meadow. With a hay rack, horse owners ensure that their animal enjoys a balanced and species-appropriate diet, as a hay rack gives horses constant access to roughage.

It is important that horses are provided with sufficient hay every day, which is ensured with a hay rack from which the animals can independently extract the hay it contains. There is a large selection of hay racks in different types and sizes as well as different materials and diameters.

What types of hayracks are there for horses?

There are 5 different types of hay racks for horses: the small wall rack, the slightly larger small bale rack, the round rack, the square rack and the time-controlled, automatic hay rack. The hay racks are all different sizes and are made of different materials.

Below we present the 5 types of hay racks for horses. 

Wall eaves

In most cases, the wall rack is made of galvanised metal or plastic and is mounted on the wall of the horse box. There are different sizes of wall-mounted troughs, depending on the recommended amount of feed for the horse. With the wall-mounted trough, you have the option of opting for a corner trough, which saves space inside the horse box.  

Small bale eaves

The small bale rack is ideal for feeding smaller herds of horses in the pasture. The integrated roof of the small bale rack ensures that the hay does not get wet when it rains. The idea behind the small bale rack is that the horses only reach the hay gradually due to the bars to prevent overeating. The small bale rack is filled by hand via the removable side of the feed rack. 

Round hoof 

A round rack is suitable for feeding large herds in the pasture, as this type of rack usually has feeding places for up to 12 horses. Round troughs have bars around the trough. The round trough is filled using a tractor. The hay is filled into the round rack from above using the shovel of the tractor. A subspecies of the round rack is the ring rack, which has rounded edges instead of bars.

Square eaves

The square trough is similar to the round trough, except that it is a square trough and usually has a roof. The bars of the square trough either run under the roof or are only half the height so that horses can hold their heads above the bars when eating.

Automatic hay rack

Automatic hay racks are modern hay racks because they are time-controlled. The roller shutters either raise or lower at the set times, thus creating a balanced feeding routine for horses. Smaller hay racks have an automatic door or flap. This practical function is available both for a small hay rack for the stable and for a large square rack in the pasture.

What material are hay racks made of?

Hay racks are usually made of wood, plastic or metal. Depending on the project, there are advantages and disadvantages for each material. The choice of material depends on your ideas for a hay rack, how much hay you want to put in the rack and how many horses you want to feed at the same time.

Wood is natural but can easily be nibbled on by horses, plastic is easy to clean but is not as stable. Metal, on the other hand, is durable and resistant to bending, but there is a risk of injury if the bars of the hay rack are not close enough together. A maximum distance of 5 centimetres between the bars must not be exceeded.

When do you use hayracks for horses?  

Hay racks for horses are used for optimal and smooth feeding. In the horse box, you ensure that the hay is not lying on the floor and is well ventilated. In the pasture, you can ensure that there is no feed envy, as a hay rack is large enough for all horses to eat at the same time.

An automatic hay rack ensures that the horses eat at regular intervals and only when the hay rack opens. This is regulated using a timer. Many hay racks for the pasture have a roof that protects the hay from the sun (fire hazard) or rain (moisture). 

If you opt for a hay rack with bars so that the horse cannot put its head all the way in, you ensure that the horse eats the hay in portions and thus control its feed intake. However, the horses must not be able to put their heads through the bars under any circumstances, as there is a risk of them getting stuck. 

How big are hay racks for horses?

Hay racks for horses, which are attached to the wall or in the corner of the stable, are between 50 and 200 centimetres wide, 20 and 200 centimetres high and 30 and 55 centimetres deep. Small bale racks, round racks and square racks have a height of 70 to 190 centimetres.

The height varies depending on whether the chosen hay rack has bars (round rack), a roof (small bale rack) or no bars (ring rack). The size of the hay rack should always be selected according to the number of horses to be fed. If the hay rack is only intended for one horse in the box, a wall rack is sufficient. If a whole herd is to be fed instead, opt for a small bale, round or square trough.

What is the diameter of hay racks for horses? 

The diameters of conventional round hay racks for horses are between 130 and 210 centimetres. The diameter of hay racks varies due to the different sizes and types of racks. The inside dimensions of the square rack are usually 2 × 2 metres and the diameter of the round rack is 1.30 metres to 2.30 metres.

How much hay fits in hayracks?

Hay racks can hold 6 to 14 kilograms of hay, depending on the size of the hay rack. A small wall hay rack for one horse in the box will naturally hold less hay than a large round hay rack for several horses in the pasture. The round and square bales have space for small bales, round bales and square bales.

How much does a hay rack for horses cost?

A hay rack for horses costs between 22 euros and 9500 euros. The price range is so high because there are different hay racks in different materials, types and sizes. The larger the hay rack, the more horses you feed with the hay rack and the higher the quality of the material, the higher the price.

What should I bear in mind when buying a hay rack?

When buying a hay rack, make sure you choose the right size. When choosing the size, you should consider how many horses you will be feeding with the hay rack, whether the rack will be set up in the box or in the pasture, what material you want for the hay rack and whether it should have an automatic door.

Hay rack from Alfako

Our robust hay rack from Alfako is attached to the wall of the horse box and is very durable and resistant thanks to the galvanised steel. The hay rack is 80 centimetres wide, 50 centimetres high and 50 centimetres deep. Our hay rack has a net weight of 10 kilograms.

If you have any questions about the hay rack or other products in our online shop, please contact us using the contact form on our website or your preferred method of contact. We look forward to your enquiry!