Why-to-buy review: “Love it! Easy to pull the net over the hale and eliminates waste. Horses get to eat anytime they want but must eat daintily due to 2” holes so they do not overeat. Best feature — I don’t have to distribute hay twice daily, best time saver.” Designed to provide a natural way for your horses to feed, slowing down their hay intake and prevent hay waste. Slowing down consumption aids in digestion and improves overall health. Great for trailering or the stall. Tying up a net works well, but can be inefficient if you have many horses. Working with the knots is challenging in cold weather. And full hay nets can be unwieldy and hard to handle.

On the minus side, cotton nets are a little easier to tear apart than synthetic nets. They’re a good choice for horses who are gentle with their hay nets. The good news is that hay nets with larger holes– four inches or so – are inexpensive. It’s a good investment in better hay net habits. Switching to a Small Hole Hay Net You can use a hay net anywhere you want to feed forage such as hay. Hay nets for horses come in many sizes, from small pillow-sized bags to enormous nets that can swallow a whole round bale.Body Wraps Fly Rugs Turnout Stable Under Rug Fleeces & Coolers Stable Sheets Exercise & Competition Stretch Hoods Shoulder Guards Accessories Numnahs & Saddle Pads

Part of hay net success can involve teaching your horse to use a small-hole net by gradually using nets with smaller holes. Go with a less expensive hay net for “training” purposes. When your horse is comfortable with their final hole size, it’s a good idea to invest in a high quality net.Once you know what net you need, it’s time to buy! You can source hay nets online, buy in person from a store, or get a used one. Each option has pros and cons. Buying a Hay Net Online If horse hooks a shoe into a hay net, they can become entangled or tear away the shoe – sometimes with part of the hoof – as they free themselves. If your horse wears shoes, you should place the net high enough that they can’t touch it with their hooves. The recommendation is usually to hang the net at or above wither height.

Why-to-buy review:“Small enough to use in the trailer but large enough to hold a full flake of alfalfa hay from a 3-string bale. Wide mouth to load hay easily. Construction will last much longer than the normal hay bag.” Adjustable hanging strap with snaps at both ends to close the top of the hay bag so horse can’t sneak hay from the topA simple knot in the drawstring, right at the mesh, keeps the net closed. How to Secure Hay Nets for Horses