Hay net

Slow-feeding hay nets: different sizes and shapes

Discover THE solution for slow feeding and reducing forage waste.

We custom-make your hay net with a wide choice of shapes, mesh sizes, and dimensions. This way, no matter your setup or use, we'll create your ideal net.

All our products are made of polypropylene: they are water-resistant and won't mold. They are also UV-treated.
You can therefore leave the net outdoors all year round; it is designed for intensive use, both in the stable and in the pasture.

Our nets are made from thick, knotless braided threads, 5 mm in diameter: they are pleasant to the touch and resistant to horse bites.

All our models are reinforced with overlocking all around the edge.

Rectangular net

It forms a square or rectangular sheet and is placed over a manger, a large bin, or a hay rack in which you place the forage.
Ideal for large mangers and bins to cover.

Round net sheet

The principle is the same as for the previous product: you place it over a round trough or manger.

Round bale net

Large in size, it slips around a large hay bale and is placed directly on the ground, loose or in a hay rack. These hay bales can weigh 300 to 400 kg on average.

Bag-shaped net

This hay net forms a bag, closed on the sides and bottom, but open at the top.
It is filled through the opening at the top. It has ties at the top ends for hanging.
It is suitable for small quantities of forage, between 5 and 20 kg.

Pocket-shaped net

It forms a pocket into which hay is stuffed, and it can be placed on the ground or suspended.
To be chosen for small quantities of hay, between 5 and 10 kg.

Custom-made nets for horses

In this category, you will find several standard models that we offer, but we can also custom-make your hay net to exactly match your horse's needs and the type of setup you have.

Very small or very large dimensions possible.
We manufacture your net to order in dimensions from 50 cm, and up to 10m in length or width.

What mesh size for your hay net?

The mesh size of the hay net will determine how easily the horse can consume the forage.

The larger the mesh, the easier it is for horses to get the forage. Conversely, the tighter the mesh, the more difficult it will be to pull out the hay strands.

The advantages of hay nets for horses

Using a hay net offers many benefits, both for you and your horse.
Let's summarize the essentials here. You can learn more by reading our dedicated guide, as mentioned previously.

Reduced waste

One of the main advantages of a horse net is to limit waste. Instead of being quickly spread on the ground, wet and trampled, the forage remains in place, suspended and protected from water. The horse will only extract what it consumes from the net.

A reduction in waste of about 30% is generally estimated: enough to save a lot of money and get through winter more serenely with your stock.

Slow Feeding

Slow feeding, meaning "slow eating," is a widespread and recommended practice to ensure the well-being of horses.
Eating time is extended to mimic as closely as possible the natural behavior of horses in the wild. Wild horses spend about 16 hours a day foraging and grazing.

To achieve this, equipment, a slow feeder (like the net), is used to mechanically slow down the rate at which the horse eats. It cannot grab its food too quickly.

Better digestion

A horse that eats too much, too quickly, or with excessively long breaks, will quickly experience digestive problems:
- Acidification of the digestive tract;
- Weight gain;
- Colic;
- Ulcers
-…

Thanks to the hay net, the horse has constant access to food, without excessively long breaks between meals, and is forced to eat slowly, as if grazing calmly in a pasture. Better digestion helps keep your animal healthy.

Reduced stress

A horse that experiences food rationing and excessively long breaks between feedings can exhibit behavioral problems:
- Boredom;
- Stress;
- Nervousness
- Etc.

With a hay net, horses spend more time occupied eating and are calmer.