The Future of Horse Care:
Active Stabling That Improves Welfare, Cuts Costs, and Saves Time
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HIT Active Stable
Join the movement transforming UK horse keeping with data-driven equestrian facility design, automatic feeding and freedom of movement for all horses — tailored to every yard.
At Jelka, we collaborate with the German pioneers of group horse keeping, HIT.
HIT Active Stable redefines what horse stabling can be
A horse housing system based on horses' social and welfare needs
Use of automation for feed, water and cleaning to reduce workload
Sustainable use of land and better management of the environment
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HIT Active Stable will transform your life and improve your horses' well-being!
Increased social interaction and environmental enrichment improves mental well being and builds social awareness with other horses.
Individual diet and weight management is easy with feeding technology and reduces likelihood of illnesses such as colic and laminitis.
Horses exercise themselves 10x more, travelling up to 12 miles over a 24 hour period. Increased movement builds muscle and bone structure
You save time completing daily tasks such as mucking out and feeding. This directly makes your business more efficient and profitable.
Take a more detailed look at how HIT Active Stable meets the needs of horse keeping
Feeding Automation
Manage horses nutritional requirements including feed and water. Accurate individual feeding even in a group
Outdoor Space and Trails
Provide 24/7 turnout with all weather trail surfaces. Allow freedom of movement and foraging behaviour
Shelter
Provide natural and man made shelters for comfort and protection throughout the year. Encourage rest and REM sleep with specially designed flooring systems.
A change in thinking about horse care today - some frequently asked questions
In recent years, a growing number of horse owners have begun to critically assess the standard practices of horse management that have long been accepted in the equestrian community. Many are starting to view these conventional methods as not only outdated but also misaligned with the inherent needs and natural behaviors of horses. This shift in understanding is prompting a wave of change, leading to the development of more holistic and compassionate approaches to equine care that prioritize the well-being and happiness of the animals, ultimately transforming the way horses are cared for and managed.
Absolutely, in situations where your business or private yard necessitates the careful separation of horses for reasons such as medical treatment, recovery processes, foaling, or any other specific purpose, it is essential to consider your facility as a whole. This design can be customized to effectively meet the unique requirements of each horse, ensuring their comfort and safety while also facilitating the necessary care and attention they require during these critical times.
Horse owners look to the HIT Active Stable to provide horses with appropriate living conditions that comply with laws, cause less work, environmentally sustainable and cost-efficient in the long term.
Over the last twenty years, over 1000 HIT Active Stables have been planned and built adding to a growing number of very satisfied HIT Active Stable operators, clearly illustrating the quality and excellence of the HIT Active Stable.
The HIT Active Stable concept was founded in 2000 by Thorsten Hinrichs. He firmly believed that horses should live in an environment close to natural conditions and this rapidly progressed the concept development.
Hinrichs proves through scientific knowledge and findings that when managed correctly, natural horse keeping in a herd environment separated into functional areas is the most appropriate method of horse keeping.
Jelka shares the vision for the future and we are your UK HIT Active Stable consultants. We work very closely with HIT as an exclusive partner and distributor for HIT Active Stable products.