Freedom Feeder

01/10/2025

Our hearts go out to all those affected by the wildfires ravaging California. As a company based in Southern California, we are grateful that our team has not been directly impacted, but we know many families and communities are facing immense loss.

We are especially thinking of those who’ve had to evacuate, including the horse owners working tirelessly to ensure the safety of their animals. Horses are much more than livestock—they are family, and the pain of losing them or keeping them safe in such uncertain times is indescribable.

01/08/2025

Winter is here, and your horse is munching more hay! 🐴❄️

As your horse increases their hay intake during the colder months, it’s crucial to make sure they're also drinking enough water and getting the right amount of salt. 💧🧂

🔑 Why it matters: Eating large amounts of hay without enough water can lead to dehydration, increasing the risk of life-threatening colic.

✅ Tips to help:

Always provide fresh, clean water and make sure it’s not too cold!
Offer a salt block or add electrolytes to encourage drinking.
Keep your horse healthy and hydrated this winter to prevent any issues down the road. 🐴💙

01/03/2025

Always a good reminder when blanketing and using hay nets!

As blanket season is in full force upon us, here is a very important reminder courtesy of the horse doctors at Miamitown Equine Veterinary Services:

"When securing blankets, make sure that the snaps/clips are facing inward, toward the horse! If they are facing out, they can easily become stuck on something, like the hay net in the picture."

01/02/2025

Share your favorite farm photos from 2024! 🐴🥰

01/01/2025

Happy New Year from Freedom Feeder! 🎉

Wishing you and your horses a bright and joyful 2025! Thank you for your support this past year—we’re excited for all the new adventures, growth, and freedom that this year will bring. Here's to a year of happy horses and even more freedom to feed how they thrive! 🐴✨

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from Freedom Feeder! 🎄🐴

Wishing all our four-legged friends and their humans a holiday season filled with joy, warmth, and plenty of hay!

12/22/2024

Happy winter solstice! Who else is excited that the days are starting to get longer? 🎉☀

12/20/2024

One of our customers submitted this photo, she has a full bale net, hung on the side so the snow and rain can just run right through it no problem. ❄
Worried about blanket getting caught in a hay net? We provide breakaway safe clips for this exact reason!

12/20/2024

WINTER HORSES KEEPING WARM WITH FREEDOM FEEDER:
As the temperatures drop, it’s important to make sure your horses stay cozy and well-nourished. Adding extra hay to their diet helps generate body heat and supports their energy needs during the colder months. Not only does hay provide essential fiber, but it also keeps their digestive system active and warms them up from the inside out.

Ensure your horses are staying comfortable, happy, and healthy all winter long! 🌾

12/13/2024

Happy National Day of the Horse! Share a photo of your horse in the comments. 💖🐎

12/12/2024

Traveling for the holidays? This is how we like to see meal prep! Make life easy for whoever is caring for your animals while you are away. 🐎

12/09/2024

How expensive is hay in your area this year? How many tons per horse do you feed a year? 🐎 Tell us in the comments!

12/07/2024

Temperatures are dropping around the country, keep your horses healthy and hydrated!

Water remains as important for your horse in cold weather as it is in the summer. As a matter of fact, decreased water consumption in the winter is thought to be the primary inducing factor for impaction colic — although there are other predisposing factors such as poor hay quality, lack of exercise, internal parasites and dental problems.

Impaction colic is essentially constipation and most often includes the accumulation of hard, dry f***l material in the colon. The usual signs of impending impaction colic are depression, a decreased appetite, and decreased production and dryness of manure.

Studies demonstrate that you can increase your horse's winter water consumption if you provide access to heated water, but ONLY if that is the only source of water available. As always, if you have any questions about preventing colic in your horse, your equine veterinarian remains your best source of information!

12/06/2024

Doesn't get much easier to slow feed than this! These mare's love munching all day when it's cold outside with our full bale nets. ❄💖

12/01/2024

Black Friday Weekend Mega Sale! 🖤
It’s the BIGGEST sale of the year at Freedom Feeder! 🎉 Save 25% OFF sitewide, now is a great time to stock up for winter. Use code: BFCM at checkout

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from Freedom Feeder! 🍁

This season, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for the incredible support we've received throughout the year. As a family-owned business, we’re so thankful to be part of a community that shares our passion for horses and the care we provide them.

Your trust and loyalty mean the world to us, and we couldn't do what we love without you. We hope you're surrounded by family, friends, and of course, your horses as you celebrate today. 🐎❤️

Thank you for being part of our journey—here's to many more years of growth, connection, and shared values.

Wishing you all a wonderful and peaceful Thanksgiving! 🍂

11/26/2024

New to slow feeding? Have patience!

At first they will EAT, EAT, EAT, but usually within a month even the most aggressive eaters slow down. Part of it is mental, as they have to learn and trust that they will never have to worry when they will be fed again. At first, some horses may get a hay belly, this is from the increased digestion, but once they’ve built that trust and are satiated they’ll start walking away, the food consumption balances out and so do their tummies.

It is also suggested that while transitioning your horse to any free feed program that you incorporate a round of psyllium, digestive aid and probiotics to help the system adjust to having more food. AS ALWAYS provide lots of clean water closely available to encourage the horses to drink.

11/21/2024

Nothing makes us happier than to see our customers with full nets of hay in front of their horses! Check us out - freedomfeeder.com