{"product_id":"hy-equestrian-slow-flow-hay-ball-slow-feeder","title":"Hy Equestrian Slow Flow Hay Ball Slow Feeder","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHy Equestrian Slow Flow Hay Ball - Trickle Feeder for Stable \u0026amp; Field\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Hy Equestrian Slow Flow Hay Ball is a slow hay feeder that releases hay gradually through openings in a rolling ball, so horses eat more slowly and forage for longer. It is best for stabled horses, horses on restricted turnout and any horse or pony that bolts its hay or gets bored between feeds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart of the best-selling Slow Flow range, the ball is filled through a screw-cap opening and then pushed around by the horse, which pulls hay out as it moves. The result is a controlled trickle-feed that encourages natural foraging behaviour, supports digestive health and adds enrichment to everyday stable or field management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControlled trickle feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e regulates hay intake so eating is slower and steadier throughout the day\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScrew-cap opening:\u003c\/strong\u003e quick, hassle-free filling with hay\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnrichment and boredom relief:\u003c\/strong\u003e the horse rolls and nudges the ball to release forage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStable or field use:\u003c\/strong\u003e works indoors on bedding or outdoors in the paddock\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduces waste:\u003c\/strong\u003e hay stays inside rather than being trampled or scattered\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable design:\u003c\/strong\u003e built for reliable everyday use on a busy yard\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports natural behaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e mimics grazing patterns with extended feeding times\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHy Equestrian\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow Flow Hay Ball\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow Flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow feeder \/ hay trickle feeder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilling method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrew-cap opening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeed release\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHay pulled through openings as the ball is pushed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorses and ponies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere to use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStable and field\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnscrew the cap and fill the ball with clean, dry hay. Avoid packing it too tightly for the first few uses.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eScrew the cap back on firmly so it is secure before the ball goes to your horse.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlace the ball on clear, level ground in the stable or field, away from fencing, corners and water troughs.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLet your horse investigate. Leaving a few strands of hay poking through the openings helps them learn how it works.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupervise the first sessions, then top up as needed through the day for a steady trickle of forage.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmpty, rinse and dry between fills, and check the shell and cap for wear before each use.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more yard and feeding essentials in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stable-yard\"\u003estable \u0026amp; yard collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does a slow feeder hay ball actually do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt holds hay inside a sealed ball with openings, so your horse has to push and roll it to pull small amounts out. That slows intake, extends feeding time and encourages natural foraging behaviour instead of one large, fast meal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used in the field as well as the stable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The Hy Equestrian Slow Flow Hay Ball is designed for both stable and field use. Outdoors, choose reasonably level ground so the ball can roll freely rather than sitting in a hollow or deep mud.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I fill it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnscrew the cap, pack in clean, dry hay and screw the cap back on securely. The screw-cap opening is designed for quick, tidy filling at feed time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for ponies as well as horses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it suits horses and ponies. Ponies and youngsters may need a looser fill at first so hay pulls out easily and they do not lose interest.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my horse work out how to use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost horses do within a session or two. Leave a little hay visible through the openings, fill it loosely to begin with and supervise the first few uses so your horse links pushing the ball with getting forage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it help reduce hay waste?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt does. Because the hay is enclosed and released a little at a time, far less is trodden into bedding or mud compared with loose hay on the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout Hy Equestrian\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eHy Equestrian makes practical, hard-working equipment for everyday yard life, spanning stable and field kit, horsewear and rider accessories. The Slow Flow range is built around healthier feeding habits, giving horses longer, more natural forage time whether they are stabled or turned out.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e { \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [ { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What does a slow feeder hay ball actually do?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It holds hay inside a sealed ball with openings, so your horse has to push and roll it to pull small amounts out. That slows intake, extends feeding time and encourages natural foraging behaviour instead of one large, fast meal.\" } }, { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can it be used in the field as well as the stable?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. The Hy Equestrian Slow Flow Hay Ball is designed for both stable and field use. 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