Haygain HG One Hay Steamer

Haygain HG One Hay Steamer is designed to feed one horse for everyday use on the yard or for steaming hay when travelling to shows and events.

It’s lightweight and compact design means it is wells suited to smaller yards and fits easily on the lorry.

(The number of horses the HG One feeds is an approximate guide only based on portion size, compaction of hay, size of bale and number of steam cycles per day)

So why use a hay steamer?

Steaming hay is the only scientifically proven way to purify hay and reduce health threat from respirable dust, mould spores and pathogens.

Hay steaming offers benefits for your horse, for yourself and the environment.

A recent study found 88% of the horses examined suffered from Inflammatory Airway Disease (IAD). One of the major caused of IAD is respirable dust and a major source of this is hay. IAD can limit an athletic horses’ performance.

Haygain steamers are the only scientifically proven method to dramatically reduce respirable dust in hay and kill mould, fungal spores and bacteria that can cause IAD. The study mentioned above found that steaming with a Haygain hay steamer reduced the risk of your horse developing IAD by 65%. You can read the research here.

Studies highlight the need to review horse care activities and implement dust-reducing stable management regimes to reduce the incidence of respiratory disorders in people working with horses.  25% of people working with horses have a diagnosed respiratory condition such as asthma, not to mention all the hay-fever sufferers. Steamed hay effectively reduces these incidences.

(Source: Gosling K (2014) The Prevalence of Human Respiratory Disorders in UK Equine Industry Personal BSc Thesis, Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, UK)

Steaming hay drastically reduces water consumption compared to soaking hay which typically uses 50 – 250 litres. The sheer volume of water used has an impact not just on water bills, but also on the environment.

Post-soak water is contaminated with bacteria, mould, WSC, Proteins and minerals which leach out of the hay, making it an environment pollutant which must not be disposed of in storms drains. Haygain steeamers only use about 4.5 litres of water per cycle and produce no environmental pollutants.

(Source: Warr EM, Petch JL (1992) Effects of Soaking Hay on its Nutritional Quality. Eq.Vet.Edu. 5:169–171.)

An epidemiologival study found respiratory problems in racehorses to be the second highest reason for lost training days. A dusty stable environment can have financial implications not just in lost training days but vet bills.

(Source: Rossdale PD et al. K (1985) Epidemiological Study of Wastage Among Racehorses, Vet Rec, 116:66-69.)

Why choose Haygain Hay Steamers?

• Patented spike manifold system – a unique perforated spike system distributes the steam evenly from within, ensuring total and effective steam absorption.
• High Performance Steam Generator – 1.5 kW best-in-class steam generators designed to purify up to 90lbs of hay, suitable for 4 horses
• Purpose Built Thermally Insulated Steam Chest – double skinned insulated chest to maintain critically high temperatures required, even in freezing temperatures
• Eliminates 99% of mould, fungi, yeast and bacteria – scientifically proven to reduce airway inflammation, and without any loss of nutritional value and palatability of the hay

Haygain is a science driven company with the horse’s health as the primary focus. Committed to improving equine health through research and innovation in respiratory and digestive health issues. Developed by riders, for riders who understand the importance of clean forage and a healthy stable environment.

Features:

Weight 23kgs

Dimensions: 565mm diameter x 737mm height

Feeds 1 horse

Holds up to 7kg of forage either in a haynet or loose wedges

Steaming cycle from cold takes approximately 60 minutes

Ideal for everyday use on the yard, lightweight and compact, easy to take along to shows/events

1.5kW steam generator, 3.5 litre capacity

Weatherproof and UV protected

Made in the United Kingdom

Quick and easy to use, the HG One steams forage in approximately 60 minutes using a 1.5 kW steam generator with a water capacity of 3.5 litres sufficient for one steaming cycle.

The steam generator features a stainless steel boiler shell and the specially designed heating element is located outside the boiler, thus reducing damage from limescale build-up; this extends the life of the element considerably.

The HG One’s lid is double-skinned for exceptional strength and thermal efficiency in all ambient temperatures without compromising on performance. The lid has been designed with special “pockets” that allow the condensation to collect and then fall back evenly onto the hay.

Comes with:

• 2 Descaler sachets
• Filling Funnel

Product Video:

**Haynet not included with the product**

Please note: *The number of horses the HG One feeds is an approximate guide only based on portion size, compaction of hay, size of bale and number of steam cycles per day.*