A horse feeder that includes a receptacle surmounted by a grille. The grille includes an upstanding arch located near the back of the receptacle through which the hay is inserted into the feeder from the rear. The grille also includes bars that slope downwardly and frontwardly to confine the feed during the entire feeding period. These features permit the feeder to be mounted closer to the ground than is possible with conventional feeders, which enables the horse to feed in a more natural grazing position.