Porta-Grazer Aust

09/06/2024

How sturdy are they? Porta-Grazers are designed for horses! 30 below zero, 15 yr UV inhibitors built in! All food grade plastic.

23/11/2023

UPDATE: BOTH PORTA-GRAZERS SOLD NOW!

LIVE IN WA? NEED A PORTA-GRAZER ASAP?
FOR SALE:
1 x Standard Porta-Grazer
Restrictor pan hole size 3.5”
BRAND NEW. Near offers around $480 each
This included postage from the East.

Due to a change in circumstances, they are no longer needed.
They are available in Forrestdale WA
Contact
Barb. 0438 692 187
Or Jacqui. 0418 877 220

01/09/2023

How do I get the pan in or out? All Porta-Grazers have a key hole in the side wall of the pan-For the XL and Mini model you point that keyhole at the handle that has the arrow. For the corner just point it at the one handle..

30/08/2023

Feeding straw mixed with your hay can reduce the calories while providing volume your horse needs. Using Porta-Grazer to simulate grazing gives your horse the ability graze without letting them sort thru the hay to pick out the tasty sugar first. A study done using barley stray is in the link.

https://www.horsejournals.com/horse-care/feed-nutrition/barley-straw-can-aid-equine-weight-loss

09/08/2023

What can’t they do? 🤣

10/07/2023

Porta-Grazer™ can help prevent and treat laminitis by simulating grazing at a natural pace while not allowing spikes in the sugar level. When dealing with laminitis or founder many people try to restrict the horses volume of forage (in an effort to reduce the sugar / calories), which can lead to ulcers. Instead of reducing the amount of hay fed you need to regulate the sugar/calories IN the hay you are feeding.

18/06/2023

What’s convenient for us isn’t always what’s best for our horses. Throwing a couple flakes over the fence twice a day as we head to work or get home is nice for us... BUT horses are designed to graze 24/7... With Porta-Grazer your horse can graze all day and night as nature intended while still being convenient for the people doing the feeding... AND Porta-Grazer eliminates hay waste!

01/06/2023

Love seeing the hay dust circles on the ground 😂 where they’ve been tipping their Porta-Grazers up on end to shuffle the hay about! No hay lost, minimum mess!

07/05/2023

Wont my horse get fat if I free feed?
Not if you feed a low calorie type forage. When free feeding you do not regulate the volume... Horses are designed to have forage 24/7 to buffer the stomach acid that runs 24/7. You regulate the calories IN the hay that you feed. Regulating the calories is how you control weight. Even minis can free feed this way. Each horse has different calorie needs. Meet those needs by the type of hay you feed. A low calorie grass hay is better for the horses digestive system than to feed 2 or 3 meals of high calorie hay where the horse goes long stretches with nothing in in its gut.

07/05/2023

Our nutrition expert offers advice for ensuring free-fed horses don't overeat hay.

24/04/2023

Will my horse eat "slower" if I use a smaller hole pan?

The Porta-Grazer is not designed to force your horse to "slow down" or make a small amount of hay last all day. The Porta-Grazer is designed to allow your horse to graze naturally.. There is nothing natural about forcing your horse to try and get its forage from tiny holes.

The pan is designed to lift and hold the hay so the horse can size and tear off bites same as if grazing on pasture. Using the proper hole count is very important.

By trying to use a pan with smaller holes than is called for will force the horse to eat down thru the holes. This will cause damage to the pan over time. Not to mention cause frustration and anxiety for your horse.

When a horse stands for long periods of time with no forage the stomach acid builds up. Since the stomach acid runs 24/7 they need forage 24/7. Having no forage available when they need it can lead to gastric ulcers.
Corner feeder with 8 hole pan pictured

23/04/2023

How do I secure the feeder in a stall or paddock

When securing in a stall place an eye bolt approx 4 inches above the height of the handle then secure it thru one handle..

When securing to a post go thru the handle then around the post approx 4 inches above the handle.

You want it to sit flat without being able to be tipped over.

Do not go around the barrel. Use the handle.

Make sure the barrel is not sitting on anything abrasive.. Being made from plastic any sand, pebbles, etc can wear down the plastic over time..
A mat placed under the feeder will help protect it. Though it will need to be swept underneath the feeder often to prevent sand, dirt etc being trapped under the feeder that could wear on the plastic.

The Porta-Grazer does NOT have to be tied after the introductory period. They are designed to be rolled around by the horse. The hay will stay in due to locking tab system. This is especially handy when you are feeding outside in snowy weather. The horse can tip it over to knock the snow out. They will stand it back up to graze

18/04/2023

Minis gotta graze too :)

17/04/2023

The corner grazer is the largest of the Porta-Grazer models. It is ROUND like all Porta-Grazers. What makes it a "corner" is if you choose to place it in the corner of a stall the extra plastic at the single handle sets flush with the wall. It holds 6 average size flakes and lasts most self regulated horses 24 hours. All models can be used in a corner, inside, outside, secured or left loose.

28/03/2023

04/03/2023

Impaction Colic
A horse’s food must be moist when leaving the stomach in order to flow smoothly and allow the nutrients to be absorbed by the digestive system. This moisture is obtained from the saliva created while chewing. Large unregulated bites with low moisture content will lead to intestinal impaction stopping the digestive process.
Porta-Grazer™: Each bite is sized and torn off according to his particular needs. The horse then chews thoroughly mixing saliva with each bite adding the needed moisture to his digestive system (up to 10 gallons of saliva per day). In a natural environment horses will water once or twice daily to replenish bodily fluids.

20/02/2023

Button beginning his lifelong love of his Porta-Grazer 🥰

11/01/2023

09/01/2023

Which model should I get?

The mini model is designed for miniature horses and can be used by certain sheep and goats...It is not recommend for daily use for full size horses. Its only 18 inch tall.

The XL model and the Corner Feeder models are designed for all other horses. The XL model is a twice a day feeder.

The corner model is designed to be filled once a day.
All models have a drain plug and can be used anywhere.
Inside, outside, or when traveling. Yes, even the corner feeder.

20/12/2022

Merry Christmas everybody!

13/11/2022

Congratulations to B Neylan, winner of the Mini Porta-Grazer! Back to the office tomorrow to start sorting through orders, freight quotes etc. We will be in touch asap. Thanks everyone for a fabulous Equitana 2022!

12/11/2022

Day 3 Equitana done and dusted! We have enjoyed chatting with fantastic people - thanks everyone! Final day tomorrow! With every Porta-Grazer purchased at Equitana you are entered into the draw to win a Mini Porta-Grazer valued at $395. We have limited stock left at Equitana. Stand 471 Epsom Pavilion come and say "Hi"

09/11/2022

Equitana 2022 all ready to go! Stand 471 Epsom Pavilion

08/11/2022

All loaded! Equitana here we come! Stand 471 Epsom Pavilion - see you Thursday and beyond 😃

06/11/2022

I have used Porta-Grazers™ in my stables for nearly 10 years. My horses are settled and relaxed in their confined environments and can graze ad lib with their heads down as nature intended. They don’t ingest dirt off the ground nor strain trying to reach up high to eat; with the added bonus of no hay wastage.

Peter Moody, Racehorse Trainer Victoria

05/11/2022

…and a Porta-Grazer!

04/11/2022

Large 'Corner' model Porta-Grazer.

01/11/2022

Common asked question--- Can you soak hay in the Porta-Grazer?
Yes! All model have a drain plug to make soaking or rinsing hay easy! Place the hay in the feeder per the directions, place the pan in, and fill with water. When you are done soaking simply drain the water and give to you horse.
The drain plug is shown below in the XL model..