Equine Research

The Pacefeeder ® is designed to allow the horse to search, tear, chew and eat hay in a naturally continuous and slow manner in their correct body posture ensuring the horse is getting the right amount of hay over a longer period of time.  The idea and design for Pacefeeder came from equine research on equine’s natural behaviours and nutrition.

Click on the links below to read some Equine Research papers on equine behaviour and nutrition:

 

• The short-term effects of increasing meal frequency on stereotypic behaviour of stabled horses

 

• Variables affecting the prevalence of behavioural problems in horses

 

• Equine Behavior : A Nutritional Link? Cindy McCall

 

• Colic Treatment and Post-Colic Nutrition – Nathaniel A. White

 

• Natural Feeding Method Helps Avoid Equine Ulcers – Cynthia McFarland

 

• The Effect of Small Square-Bale Feeder Design on Hay Waste and Economics During Outdoor Feeding of Adult Horses

 

• Withholding Forage Before Exercise: Dr. Getty debunks a harmful myth: The horse’s stomach should be empty while exercising to avoid digestive upset. Truth or myth?

 

• Restricting Your Horse’s Forage Is Incredibly Stressful – Advice from Dr. Getty

 

• Bring Back the Horse’s Instincts – A Letter from Dr. Getty