Studies have shown that a larger proportion of horses than we would guess have some type of respiratory difficulty – somewhere around 80%! Investing in a full bale hay steamer may be in the cards if your performance horses aren’t feeling their best, have a longer recovery period than you’d expect, suffer from coughing or nasal discharge, or have an increased respiratory rate. The Haygain HG2000 full bale steamer helps alleviate breathing issues in horses by reducing dust and killing mold and bacteria and effectively cleaning the hay. Not only does the steaming process help alleviate respiratory issues in horses by removing allergens more effectively than just soaking hay does, it preserves the hay’s nutritional content as well leaving your horse’s most valuable nutritional source in tact. In fact, keeping the nutritional content, adding moisture and removing harmful bacteria and mold can also decrease chances of colic in horses that may be prone to it.
The Haygain HG 2000 Full Bale Hay Steamer is designed for boarding facilities, training barns, breeding farms, and equine operations feeding four or more horses. Capable of steaming a full bale of hay or up to 40 kg of haylage, the HG 2000 helps improve forage hygiene by reducing dust, mold spores, bacteria, and other airborne contaminants commonly found in stored hay.
Features
- Full bale capacity
- Feeds 4+ horses
- Twin 1.5 kW steam generators
- Approximately 60-minute cycle
- Double-skinned insulated chest
- UV-resistant construction
- Heavy-duty wheels
- Stainless steel and brass components
- Manufactured in the UK
Why choose the HG 2000 full bale hay steamer?
- Supports respiratory health programs
- Improves forage hygiene
- Convenient alternative to soaking hay
- Suitable for larger horse populations
- Easy daily operation
Contact System Equine, your equine solutions partner, to find out if a full bale hay steamer is right for your equine operation. Haygain also makes a half bale steamer for facilities with fewer horses dependent on steamed hay.
FAQ
- How many horses can the HG 2000 feed?
- The full bale hay steamer has a capacity of one full bale or up to 66lb in forage, making one steaming cycle able to accomodate 2 – 3 horses for a day depending on what else they’re eating
- How long does a steaming cycle take?
- The HG 2000 takes approximately an hour to steam a bale of hay
- Can the HG 2000 steam haylage?
- Yes, the HG 2000 Full Bale Hay Steamer can also be used to steam haylage!
- What electrical service is required?
- HG 2000 require a 2.75kW. Ideally, the steamers should be connected to different circuits. At a minimum, they need two different sockets. Do not use a double plug socket or extension. Consult an electrician to confirm that your power supply is adequate for your steamer and all other anticipated electricity demands. A dedicated power circuit for the steamer is sometimes needed, especially in older barns.
- Is the unit mobile?
- The Haygain HG 2000 Full Hay Bale Steamer is on wheels and has a trusty handle just like a tack trunk! Perfect for taking to horse shows or between locations or putting away between uses