New Hay Steamers by Haygain

Haygain hay steamers are a revolutionary solution for improving your horse’s respiratory health and overall wellbeing. Designed with patented steaming technology, these innovative systems eliminate up to 99% of mould, bacteria, and fungal spores commonly found in hay – providing your horse with cleaner, more palatable forage.

Unlike soaking, which can reduce nutrients and create messy, bacteria-filled runoff, Haygain steamers gently heat hay from the inside out, preserving nutrition while adding natural moisture. This makes them ideal for horses with respiratory issues such as coughing, allergies, or Recurrent Airway Obstruction (RAO), as well as for performance horses that need optimal lung function.

From compact models for single horses to larger systems for busy yards, Haygain hay steamers are a worthwhile investment for any equestrian who values health, hygiene, and performance. Cleaner hay means healthier horses

Call us first on 01379 588472 for quick, no hassle delivery and free set up and demonstration of your Haygain steamer – no-one else will give you our personal service from years of using them ourselves.

• I usually soak my hay - isn't this just as good? 

  • In a word, no. In fact, making hay soup is actually doing more harm than good, as sitting in the water many of the harmful bacteria, mould and other allergens will in fact be in better conditions to multiply rather than be killed and removed by Haygain steaming, so you are really not helping with any respiratory issues. Plus, what do you do with all that dirty water afterwards?

• But my bin and a wallpaper stripper is doing the same job, isn't it? 

  • Again, in a word, no. Just like the answer above, if you warm but don't get to the critical 80 degrees + needed to actually kill off moulds and bacteria, you are doing more harm than good, and possibly harming your horses health. A Haygain unit has a thermally insulated hay chest and an industrial sized, powerful boiler unit which allows temperatures to reach up to 100°C – vital for killing mould spores and bacteria in the hay. Swap now and you too will see how this is a purpose built hay steamer which really does the job, and your horse will thank you for it too.

• If I do buy a Haygain, what size do I need? 

  • The HG600 feeds 1-3 horses and holds 9 to 14kg of forage either in a haynet or loose wedges (the equivalent of half a bale of hay) The HG2000 feeds 2+ horses and holds between 20-30kg of loose hay/haylage or a fully strung small bale. Don't worry if you steam too much in one go, as it retains the benefits of quality steaming for 24 hours as long as it is kept dust free - just keep it inside the closed Haygain.

• What are the benefits of a Haygain Steamer? 

  • With their Patented steam technology and consistent high temperature of over 80°C, Haygain Hay Steamers are scientifically proven to reduce up to 99% of the dust, mould, bacteria and other allergens commonly found even in good quality hay.Steamed hay will; Have 3 times the water content of dry hay, Is so appetising it ensures horses get their nutrients, Helps horses with digestive issues such as colic and ulcers, Protects respiratory health, Great for horses with respiratory conditions.

• Once steamed, my horse can't eat it quickly enough. How can I slow down their eating? 

  • Try a Haygain Forager slow feeder, which allows the horse to eat in a natural grazing position while regulating the pace at which it eats, without causing frustration. The Forager helps manage your horse's weight and reduces the risk of ulcers, colic, and stable vices. Main Benefits of the Forager are; Regulates the pace at which your horse eats, aids in prevention of gastric ulcers, obesity and laminitis, reduces forage wastage by keeping hay contained, and lessens muscle tension in the back and neck whilst feeding.

• If I have any more questions, can I ask? 

  • Of course, just call us on 01379 588472 or e-mail sales@elitesaddlery.co.uk and we'll do all we can to help. We use a Haygain and have done for many years ( we also started off by soaking, then a wheelie bin and wallpaper stripper, then took the plunge and bought a Haygain - and have never looked back )