Benefits of Heinätin
Heinätin supports horse welfare, simplifies daily stable routines, and helps reduce the time spent distributing hay each day. Explore the benefits of Heinätin and calculate how much time and money your stable could save each year.
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Horse Welfare
❖ A consistent and regular feeding schedule supports digestion and reduces the strain caused by long intervals between feedings.
❖ Regular access to hay reduces restlessness and creates a calmer stable environment.
❖ Controlled portions support weight management without having to extend the intervals between feedings.
❖ Horses with a poor appetite are more likely to eat hay when it is distributed regularly instead of being left in the stall to become trampled.
❖ The new horse welfare regulation requires regular access to forage—Heinätin makes this easier to implement in practice, including at night.
❖ Heinätin systems designed for outdoor use enable more active turnout arrangements.
We recommend
Indoor700 Models
Filled from the aisle—a fast, tidy, and ergonomic way to distribute hay.
Indoor600 Models
Filled from inside the stall—a simple and effective solution for frequent hay feeding.
Corridor
Filled from the aisle or outside—the hay slides into the stall or group housing area for feeding.
❖ Evening, night, and morning feedings are handled automatically—resulting in shorter shifts and lower staffing costs.
❖ The working day is no longer tied to feeding times—providing greater flexibility and smoother daily routines.
❖ Controlled hay portions significantly reduce waste, directly lowering hay and manure management costs.
❖ Cleaner stalls mean faster cleaning, as hay is not trampled into the bedding.
❖ Enables a lighter work schedule or even a transition to a single daily shift.
❖ The investment pays for itself quickly—for example, in just 1.8 years in a 30-horse stable.
The calculator shows how these changes translate directly into time and cost savings for your stable.
Stable efficiency and costs
Easily calculate how much time and money you could save on labour costs by introducing Heinätin systems and adapting your stable routines accordingly.
For example: distribute all the hay for the day in one go, sweep the aisles only once a day, start work at the stable one hour later in the morning, and finish one hour earlier in the evening.
The calculator uses a default daily saving of 5 minutes per horse. Many stables have achieved savings of 8–13 minutes per horse per day.
Stable owner well-being
❖ No more mandatory early-morning or late-evening visits solely to distribute hay.
❖ The day no longer revolves around feeding times—giving you more freedom in your daily life.
❖ Less rushing and fewer interruptions throughout the day.
❖ Greater flexibility in planning your working day.
❖ A reliable system that is guaranteed to operate when you are not there.
Why choose Heinätin?
❖ Designed to last—the systems withstand heavy use in stables year after year.
❖ A safe 24V operating voltage and battery backup ensure continued operation during power outages.
❖ Proven in practice—Heinätin systems are used in stables across several European countries.
❖ Minimal maintenance requirements and excellent reliability.
❖ A refined appearance that can be customised to suit your stable.