If you own a senior horse, then you know the difficulties of poor dentition in regards to feeding time. Horses that have lost teeth or have worn down tooth surfaces, lose the ability to grind their hay or forage, forcing the change to forage alternatives. This creates a problem for...
Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue is a registered non-profit, giving draft horses a place of refuge to start a new life, heal from injuries or abuse, and find new loving homes. We are happy to support them and their mission, and we'll hopefully see you at their
Back in 2012 we tried a trial of making the X5-CD with a double feed chute for multiple animals. The official model is intended for a single point of dispensing up to 5 feedings, but users surprise us with how they customize and utilize our feeder, so we thought...
You can test the X5-CD by setting the timer to a specific time or using the test feature, which will turn the feeder 1/5 rotation each test in 3 seconds. This test was setup to illustrate displaying 30 lbs of horse feed being dispensed.
In 2008 we had a horse suffering from Insulin Resistance and Cushing's Disease, and we learned that, like humans, diet can greatly improve current and future health and even avoid costly medications. Much of the diet information came down to varied portions and regular feedings. Our...
Is It True That The X5CD Feeder Can Help My Horses With Ulcer Problems? Yes. According to equine health experts, like the AAEP, "More frequent feedings help to buffer the acid in the stomach. Decreasing types of grain that form the volatile fatty acids may help some horses....
We all want a happy horse, but how do you accomplish that? Toys and ice cream work great for kids. New cars work great for adults. But what event in your horses’ life creates this same emotion? The answer is FOOD. Your four legged friend gets most excited when you throw...
A horse's diet, or any animal for that matter, may change from time to time, and not every animal should be treated the same as the one in the neighboring stall. Many times this happens out of habit and convenience. I recently read Laurie Bonner's article from Equus Magazine, '
Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue is a registered non-profit, giving draft horses a place of refuge to start a new life, heal from injuries or abuse, and find new loving homes. We are happy to support them and their mission, and we'll hopefully see you at their
Our X5CD unit has been building curiosity and appreciation of it's unique style and purpose. As a newcomer to the industry, we're proud to be featured in the Equisearch Article, "Automatic Feeders Offer Conveniance," by Contributing Writer Susan Quinn, Esq. and in Horse Journal Magazine which tested and compared our...
