{"id":1449,"date":"2025-06-16T13:50:22","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T12:50:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/?p=1449"},"modified":"2025-06-30T13:54:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T12:54:07","slug":"haygain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/haygain\/","title":{"rendered":"The Haygain Way | How Steamed Hay can Help your Horse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Haygain is a science-driven company with the horse\u2019s health as the primary focus. Haygain products, such as their renowned hay steamers and feeders, are recommended by world\u2019s leading riders, trainers and equine vets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Made to fit into any horse management program and backed by extensive research,&nbsp;steamed hay from a Haygain steamer supports your horse\u2019s health and well-being in many ways. It can have a positive impact on respiratory, digestive and nutritional health, and it supports peak equine performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Haygain is relied on and recommended by Olympic equestrians and veterinarians worldwide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote is-style-solid-color has-regular-font-size\"><blockquote><p><em>\u201cHaygain really helps get the dust particles out of hay and haylage and that helps us be at the forefront of doing everything we can do for our horses\u2019 health.\u201d<\/em><\/p><cite>Scott Brash, Olympic Gold Medalist, Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping winner<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-4579415f-42f3-4ccf-80b8-bee71ef1a357\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">Jump to:<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff; \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/haygain\/#0-how-steamed-hay-can-help-your-horse\" style=\"\">How steamed hay can help your horse<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/haygain\/#2-haygain-hay-steamers\" style=\"\">Haygain Hay Steamers<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/haygain\/#7-haygain-hay-feeders\" style=\"\">Haygain Hay Feeders<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/haygain\/#10-frequently-asked-questions\" style=\"\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"0-how-steamed-hay-can-help-your-horse\">How steamed hay can help your horse<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-pills wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-holder alignwide wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-vertical-holder-mobile wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-horizontal-holder-tablet\" id=\"ub-tabbed-content-475f3eed-0599-4ed6-84da-50a43838f271\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-holder vertical-tab-width-mobile horizontal-tab-width-tablet\">\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"tablist\" class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tabs-title wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tabs-title-mobile-vertical-tab wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tabs-title-tablet-horizontal-tab\" style=\"justify-content: center; \"><div role=\"tab\" id=\"ub-tabbed-content-475f3eed-0599-4ed6-84da-50a43838f271-tab-0\" aria-controls=\"ub-tabbed-content-475f3eed-0599-4ed6-84da-50a43838f271-panel-0\" aria-selected=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title-wrap wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title-mobile-vertical-wrap active\" style=\"--ub-tabbed-title-background-color: #eeeeee; --ub-tabbed-active-title-color: inherit; --ub-tabbed-active-title-background-color: #eeeeee; text-align: left; \" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title\"><strong>Respiratory<\/strong><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div role=\"tab\" id=\"ub-tabbed-content-475f3eed-0599-4ed6-84da-50a43838f271-tab-1\" aria-controls=\"ub-tabbed-content-475f3eed-0599-4ed6-84da-50a43838f271-panel-1\" aria-selected=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title-wrap wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title-mobile-vertical-wrap\" style=\"--ub-tabbed-active-title-color: inherit; --ub-tabbed-active-title-background-color: #eeeeee; text-align: left; \" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title\"><strong>Digestion<\/strong><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div role=\"tab\" id=\"ub-tabbed-content-475f3eed-0599-4ed6-84da-50a43838f271-tab-2\" aria-controls=\"ub-tabbed-content-475f3eed-0599-4ed6-84da-50a43838f271-panel-2\" aria-selected=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title-wrap wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title-mobile-vertical-wrap\" style=\"--ub-tabbed-active-title-color: inherit; --ub-tabbed-active-title-background-color: #eeeeee; text-align: left; \" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title\"><strong>Hydration<\/strong><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div role=\"tab\" id=\"ub-tabbed-content-475f3eed-0599-4ed6-84da-50a43838f271-tab-3\" aria-controls=\"ub-tabbed-content-475f3eed-0599-4ed6-84da-50a43838f271-panel-3\" aria-selected=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title-wrap wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title-mobile-vertical-wrap\" style=\"--ub-tabbed-active-title-color: inherit; --ub-tabbed-active-title-background-color: #eeeeee; text-align: left; \" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title\"><strong>Appetite<\/strong><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div role=\"tab\" id=\"ub-tabbed-content-475f3eed-0599-4ed6-84da-50a43838f271-tab-4\" aria-controls=\"ub-tabbed-content-475f3eed-0599-4ed6-84da-50a43838f271-panel-4\" aria-selected=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title-wrap wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title-mobile-vertical-wrap\" style=\"--ub-tabbed-active-title-color: inherit; --ub-tabbed-active-title-background-color: #eeeeee; text-align: left; \" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title\"><strong>Allergies<\/strong><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div role=\"tab\" id=\"ub-tabbed-content-475f3eed-0599-4ed6-84da-50a43838f271-tab-5\" aria-controls=\"ub-tabbed-content-475f3eed-0599-4ed6-84da-50a43838f271-panel-5\" aria-selected=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title-wrap wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title-mobile-vertical-wrap\" style=\"--ub-tabbed-active-title-color: inherit; --ub-tabbed-active-title-background-color: #eeeeee; text-align: left; \" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-title\"><strong>Human<\/strong><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tabs-content vertical-content-width-mobile\" style=\"\"><div role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-content-wrap active\" id=\"ub-tabbed-content-475f3eed-0599-4ed6-84da-50a43838f271-panel-0\" aria-labelledby=\"ub-tabbed-content-475f3eed-0599-4ed6-84da-50a43838f271-tab-0\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Respiratory Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Haygain\u2019s patented steaming system is the only method proven to reduce up to 99% of the respirable particles commonly found in forage. And it does so without reducing nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Multiple studies prove that respiratory challenges affect over 80% of active sport horses, often without obvious symptoms. The cause is inflammation in the upper and lower airways, triggered by inhalation of microscopic particles that irritate the lining of the respiratory tract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Most of these \u2018respirable particles\u2019 are found in your horse\u2019s forage, from dust and mould spores to bacteria and other allergens. Vets agree that the best way to reduce the risk of respiratory problems is to reduce the amount of respirable particles in the horse\u2019s environment.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><div role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-tabbed-content-475f3eed-0599-4ed6-84da-50a43838f271-panel-1\" aria-labelledby=\"ub-tabbed-content-475f3eed-0599-4ed6-84da-50a43838f271-tab-1\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Digestive Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Haygain has a range of dietary benefits by reducing the risk of colic and ulcers while increasing hydration due to a higher moisture content than dry forage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Haygain steaming increases the moisture content in forage. More water supports healthy digestion and the passage of roughage through the digestive tract which helps prevent impaction colics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Haygain\u2019s proven appetite appeal helps ensure horses get much-needed nutrients. The saliva generated by chewing helps protect the stomach lining from naturally occurring acids that can cause ulcers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Did you know? Soaking hay can increase the bacteria content by almost 150%, including bacteria that can contribute to colic. Steaming with Haygain helps to reduce harmful bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\" id=\"1-how-do-i-use-my-haygain\">How do I use my Haygain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-green-cyan-background-color has-background\">1. Load forage into the Hay Steamer Chest and fill the steam generator before turning it on.<br>2. The unit will take around 50 mins to heat up from cold, and then forage should remain in the steamer for a minimum of 10 mins when the needle reaches the green zone (approximately 1-hour full cycle).<br>3. Feed fresh steamed forage to your horse or store up to 24-hours in a bale bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-green-cyan-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redpostequestrian.co.uk\/haygain\">SHOP HAYGAIN<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><div role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-tabbed-content-475f3eed-0599-4ed6-84da-50a43838f271-panel-2\" aria-labelledby=\"ub-tabbed-content-475f3eed-0599-4ed6-84da-50a43838f271-tab-2\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hydration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Haygain-steamed hay has more moisture than dry hay \u2013 in some cases three times the water content, which is brilliant for hydration and improved digestion. Good hydration is critical to all cellular function and encourages better performance.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><div role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-tabbed-content-475f3eed-0599-4ed6-84da-50a43838f271-panel-3\" aria-labelledby=\"ub-tabbed-content-475f3eed-0599-4ed6-84da-50a43838f271-tab-3\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Appetite Enhancement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Haygain\u2019s proven palatability entices even the pickiest eaters to get their nutrients. This is especially valuable when travel stresses or illness might normally put the horse off their feed. With a variety of sizes and options, you can take your Haygain with you for stay-away shows, camps, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Discover the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redpostequestrian.co.uk\/yard-field\/haynets-bags\/haygain-forager-slow-feeder__207570?preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Haygain Forager\">Haygain Forager<\/a> for the most effective and horse-friendly feeding system for your Haygain steamed hay.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><div role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-tabbed-content-475f3eed-0599-4ed6-84da-50a43838f271-panel-4\" aria-labelledby=\"ub-tabbed-content-475f3eed-0599-4ed6-84da-50a43838f271-tab-4\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Allergies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Allergens can trigger symptoms ranging from inflamed airways and the related difficulty breathing, to nasal discharge and skin problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Respirable dust in hay includes mould, fungi and bacteria that are often allergy triggers. This is true even in hay of excellent nutrient content. By significantly reducing these particles, Haygain steaming reduces allergy risks and helps to manage horses with allergic reactions to these particles.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><div role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"wp-block-ub-tabbed-content-tab-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-tabbed-content-475f3eed-0599-4ed6-84da-50a43838f271-panel-5\" aria-labelledby=\"ub-tabbed-content-475f3eed-0599-4ed6-84da-50a43838f271-tab-5\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Benefits for you<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">It&#8217;s not just your horse who can feel the benefits of The Haygain Way! Steamed hay can have a range of benefits for your health and your wallet &#8211; click below to find out more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Human Health:<\/strong>\u00a0A study at the Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester, showed that 25% of people working with horses have a diagnosed respiratory condition such as asthma. Clean, hygienic hay contributes greatly to healthy stable air. That\u2019s great for your horses, for you and for everyone who helps care for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Kind to the environment:<\/strong>\u00a0Steaming hay uses substantially less water than soaking, a less effective and outdated method of reducing respirable particles from forage. Soaking hay requires between 60 and 100 litres of water, while Haygain steaming requires just 4 litres. Worse, soaking leaches nutrients from the hay and the effluent from soaking can be up to 9 time more polluted than raw sewage. Haygain steaming produces no environmental pollutants and does not reduce the nutritional quality of the hay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Good for your wallet:\u00a0<\/strong>Steamed hay\u2019s appealing taste and texture result in less hay being wasted, while the benefits to your horse\u2019s respiratory and digestive health can help you to save money on supplements, vet bills, and poor performance issues.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"2-haygain-hay-steamers\">Haygain Hay Steamers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Haygain Hay Steamers are engineered for maximum efficiency in hay steaming. With the capability to reach temperatures exceeding 100\u00b0C, they effectively eradicate mold, fungi, yeast, and bacteria, while also reducing respirable dust particles by up to 99%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The Patented Manifold design, featuring a deltoid configuration, ensures uniform distribution of high-temperature steam throughout the entire hay bale, steaming it from the inside out. This innovative approach, combined with the use of aluminium materials for the manifold, elevates the chest&#8217;s temperature, enhancing the unit&#8217;s overall efficiency and effectiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"3-the-right-steamer-for-you\">The right steamer for you:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"4-haygain-hg-2000\">Haygain HG 2000<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/haygain_steamer_2000_hr_02.webp\" alt=\"Haygain HG 2000 Haygain Steamer\" class=\"wp-image-11788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/haygain_steamer_2000_hr_02.webp 1920w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/haygain_steamer_2000_hr_02-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/haygain_steamer_2000_hr_02-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/haygain_steamer_2000_hr_02-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/haygain_steamer_2000_hr_02-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/haygain_steamer_2000_hr_02-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/haygain_steamer_2000_hr_02-370x370.webp 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Capacity per Cycle:<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20-30kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Easy open lid, wheels &amp; pop-up handle<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Steam Generator:<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2.6 kW steam generator, 7.7 liters capacity, built-in timer for easy programming<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cycle Duration:<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">60-minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dimensions:<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">L 1449 mm x B 815 mm x H 750 mm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The original and biggest of the Haygain feeder, making it ideal for owners feeding four or more horses.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-3a3d70c7-1a11-4ba0-8599-4ec21c03540b\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main   ub-button-flex\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">Shop the HG 2000<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"5-haygain-hg-600\">Haygain HG 600<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/haygain_steamer_600_hr_02.webp\" alt=\"Haygain HG 600 Haygain steamer\" class=\"wp-image-11789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/haygain_steamer_600_hr_02.webp 1920w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/haygain_steamer_600_hr_02-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/haygain_steamer_600_hr_02-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/haygain_steamer_600_hr_02-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/haygain_steamer_600_hr_02-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/haygain_steamer_600_hr_02-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/haygain_steamer_600_hr_02-370x370.webp 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Capacity per Cycle:<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">9-11kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Easy open lid, wheels &amp; pop-up handle<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Steam Generator:<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2 kW steam generator, 7.7 liters capacity, built-in timer for easy programming<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cycle Duration:<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">60-minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dimensions:<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">L 805mm x W 776mm x H 751mm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Ideal for at-home use for a small number of horses, or for transporting when travelling with a larger number of horses.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-f9c7c9fd-b943-4ce2-91d5-f7aaf7612c50\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main   ub-button-flex\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">Shop the HG 600<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"6-haygain-hg-one\">Haygain HG One<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/haygain_steamer_one_hr_03.webp\" alt=\"Haygain HG One Haygain Steamer\" class=\"wp-image-11790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/haygain_steamer_one_hr_03.webp 1920w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/haygain_steamer_one_hr_03-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/haygain_steamer_one_hr_03-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/haygain_steamer_one_hr_03-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/haygain_steamer_one_hr_03-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/haygain_steamer_one_hr_03-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/haygain_steamer_one_hr_03-370x370.webp 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Capacity per Cycle:<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5-7kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Features:<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Easily portable &#8211; ideal for travel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Steam Generator:<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1.5 kW steam generator, 3.5 litre capacity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cycle Duration:<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">60-minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dimensions:<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">D 565mm x H 737mm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Perfect for travel, shows or individual horses at home \u2013 Haygain\u2019s smallest steamer.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-49cd4802-2d92-45be-a941-a0c5341f5008\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redpostequestrian.co.uk\/yard-field\/haynets-bags\/haygain-hg-one-hay-steamer__207567\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main   ub-button-flex\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">Shop the HG ONE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote is-style-solid-color has-regular-font-size\"><blockquote><p><em>&#8220;We use Haygain as it eliminates dust but maintains all the nutrition\u2026.Before using Haygain our horses would often cough and need to clear their airways after a long journey, but with Haygain we can dramatically reduce the dust they breathe in.&#8221;<\/em><\/p><cite>Laura Tomlinson, 2x Olympic Medalist, 3x World Championship<br>Medalist<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"7-haygain-hay-feeders\">Haygain Hay Feeders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 44%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"8-haygain-durabar\">Haygain DuraBar<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The perfect feeding solution for your horses! Crafted from durable HDPE, the DuraBar is a hay feeder built to withstand the demands of stable life with ease. It is rust and rot resistant, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Designed to encourage a natural feeding posture, the DuraBar allows horses to feed from the floor, promoting better breathing and supporting back muscle health. With enough space to hold an entire small bale of hay in slices, it provides ample food to keep your horse well-fed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-98abc2a2-9b94-46c5-a997-8d7f27e548ee\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main   ub-button-flex\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">Shop here<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redpostequestrian.co.uk\/yard-field\/hay-feeders-steamers\/haygain-forager-slow-feeder__207570\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"990\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/redpost-haygain-durabar-blk2.jpg\" alt=\"Haygain DuraBar\" class=\"wp-image-11756 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/redpost-haygain-durabar-blk2.jpg 990w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/redpost-haygain-durabar-blk2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/redpost-haygain-durabar-blk2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/redpost-haygain-durabar-blk2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/redpost-haygain-durabar-blk2-370x370.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide\" style=\"grid-template-columns:44% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redpostequestrian.co.uk\/yard-field\/hay-feeders-steamers\/haygain-forager-slow-feeder__207570\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/haygain-forager.jpg\" alt=\"Haygain Forager\" class=\"wp-image-1467 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/haygain-forager.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/haygain-forager-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/haygain-forager-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/redp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2022\/05\/haygain-forager-370x370.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"9-haygain-forager\">Haygain Forager<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">An equine slow feeder designed to encourage a natural feeding position, the Haygain Forager helps to avoid digestive and metabolic upset such as colic and ulcers. The unique design helps to regulate and slow the pace of eating; smaller bites increases chewing and healthy saliva flow, and it promotes good musculoskeletal health by reducing stress on muscles and joints, allowing the horse to eat in a natural downward motion. The Forager also keeps forage hygienically separate from bedding, while also preventing waste if you have a messy horse.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-712722f7-63b1-481c-baee-e5cdacf61b9f\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main   ub-button-flex\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">Shop here<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote is-style-solid-color has-regular-font-size\"><blockquote><p><em>&#8220;My top 3 horses have Forager Slow Feeders. They all love it and it\u2019s been a bit of a game changer for my top mare, Equine America Cacharel. She\u2019s a very fussy eater. She\u2019s very alert and sticking her head out the door so much she almost forgets to eat. As soon as we put the Forager in there, she just<br>keeps picking away at her food.&#8221;<\/em><\/p><cite>Joe Stockdale, 2022 ECCO World Championships Team Bronze<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-38d407a0-b13a-435e-85a5-685f833d6a26\"><div class=\"ub-button-container ub-button-full-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.redpostequestrian.co.uk\/haygain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main  ub-button-full-width \" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">Shop all Haygain<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"10-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\" style=\"color: #000000; \">My horse does not cough and appears healthy &#8211; do I need a Haygain?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Exposure to respirable particles such as mould spores and bacteria can induce allergic responses and develop a hypersensitivity reaction in the horse. Even the best quality hays are high in respirable particles. These particles form the \u201cdust\u201d that you cannot see (they are less than 5 \u00b5m in size), and have a 50% chance of being inhaled deep into the lungs, causing the respiratory disorder Recurrent Airway Obstruction (RAO). Minimising the amount of \u201cdust\u201d your horse is subjected to will help to prevent respiratory problems.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\" style=\"color: #000000; \">My horse does not cough and appears healthy &#8211; do I need a Haygain?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Exposure to respirable particles such as mould spores and bacteria can induce allergic responses and develop a hypersensitivity reaction in the horse. Even the best quality hays are high in respirable particles. These particles form the \u201cdust\u201d that you cannot see (they are less than 5 \u00b5m in size), and have a 50% chance of being inhaled deep into the lungs, causing the respiratory disorder Recurrent Airway Obstruction (RAO). Minimising the amount of \u201cdust\u201d your horse is subjected to will help to prevent respiratory problems.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\" style=\"color: #000000; \">My horse has COPD\/RAO\/Heaves &#8211; can I feed Haygain steamed hay?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Yes, absolutely! Respiratory diseases can be effectively managed by minimising respirable dust, mould spores and bacteria in the horse\u2019s environment, particularly those in the horse\u2019s breathing zone. Since hay contains high concentrations of these and the horse\u2019s nose is in the hay while it is eating, it is vitally important to reduce this source of dust by steaming the hay.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Will my horse stop coughing?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Results are often reported within days of using the Haygain but do depend on the individual horse, the cause of the cough and other environmental factors. For example, if you change to feeding Haygain steamed hay but the horse remains on a dusty straw bed, while you will probably see some improvement it will be compromised by the other source of respirable dust. Equally, if you make changes to your horse\u2019s feeding and management regime but the horses stabled either side, sharing the same air space have dry hay and straw bed then again the improvement may not be as marked.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\" style=\"color: #000000; \">What is the difference between soaking and steaming?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Soaking hay will dampen the spores down and make them swell so they are less likely to be inhaled. With steaming the combination of the heat and the moisture actually kills the spores, eliminating the allergenic respirable particles.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-5-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\" style=\"color: #000000; \">What makes Haygain stand apart from other hay steamers?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-5-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Haygain is the only scientifically proven system to kill mould spores including Aspergillus, as well as bacteria and dust mites. The nutritional value and goodness are maintained with improved palatability.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-6-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\" style=\"color: #000000; \">How much does Haygain cost to run?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-6-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The running costs are minimal and you will use considerably less water compared to soaking. The HG2000 uses 2.75Kw and HG600 uses 2.3kW electricity per hour, whilst the HG-ONE uses less at 1.5Kw. Electricity costs vary between utility companies but typically are between 7-18p per kW hour. To work out exactly how much it costs you, find out from one of your electricity bills how many pence per Kw hour your rate is and then multiply that number by either 2.75, 2.3 or 1.5 depending on which model in the range you have and this will give you the electricity cost per cycle. For example, if you are using an HG2000 and paying 10 pence per Kw hour it will cost 27.5p per hour.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-7-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\" style=\"color: #000000; \">How much water will be used?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-7-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The hay will absorb and therefore hydrate bringing it back towards its original moisture content, approximately 15+% of its original weight but the hay is neither soggy or heavy. The HG-PB (HG2000\/HG600) will actually use about 4 \u00bd litres of water per cycle, some will be absorbed by the hay, some will be released as steam when you open the lid and some will be the residue of on average a tea-cup amount of water (condensed steam) which remains from each steam cycle and drains out of the drain hole in the bottom of the hay chest.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-8-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Does the outside of the container get hot?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-8-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">All of the Haygain range are made from composite materials with highly efficient thermal properties so although the inside of the container can reach over 100 degrees C the outside is just warm to touch. Therefore, Haygain hay steamers are environmentally friendly and energy saving.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-9-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Can I steam haylage?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-9-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\">\n\n<p>Absolutely! Haygain will improve the hygienic quality of any forage. Scientific studies have also shown it will increase the shelf life of haylage by up to 4 day.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-10-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Once steamed, how long before you feed the hay? How long does it last?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-10-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The hay is very hot when you first take it out and should be handled with care but it cools very quickly once in the air and can be fed immediately. It is best fed while it is warm and steamy and it would appear most horses prefer it like this but otherwise should be used within 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-11-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\" style=\"color: #000000; \">What does steamed hay look and feel like?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-11-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Steamed hay is totally different to soaked hay and is damp rather than wet. The treatment is not about how wet it is but how hot it is. You will find the hay in the middle of the bale\/ hay net will be quite dry. This is because when the steam comes out of the spikes it is at it\u2019s hottest. As the steam travels through the hay and meets the plastic lid it will cool slightly, condense to water and drop back on to the hay. This results in the outside of the hay being wetter than the inside.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-12-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Does it matter if the hay dries out?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-12-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">It is best fed while it is warm, straight out of the Haygain but you will find it cools and dries rapidly as soon as the air gets to it. This has no effect on the hygienic quality or palatability. We recommend feeding the hay within 24 hours to prevent contamination from environmental sources.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-13-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Sometimes there is a little bit of water coming out of the drain hole in the steamer chest during the steaming cycle. What should I do?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-13-5046cd66-cf51-4f60-a24a-8ef54883f520\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">That is normal \u2013 it is usually condensation that collects under the lid during steaming. 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