Just received this feeder today for my mare. Quality seems very strong. I do think someone can makeshift their own if they're crafty with the right materials. I do think these are overpriced for what they are. The grazer pan is much taller than it needs to be because it takes up half of the feeder on its own. Overall my mare figured it out right away and I like the quality. Hoping this will make the soaking process easier than what I used to do (soaked nets of hay in plastic bins. Most of all hoping that this will help reduce the amount of wasted hay.