Hay Nets & Hay Bags: Extended Eating Time for Your Horse

Hay Nets and Hay Bags: Healthy Feeding and a Clean Stable

A sufficient supply of roughage is the foundation for a healthy horse. However, if the hay is simply placed on the floor, the horse often eats too quickly and treads part of the ration into the bedding. With a hay net or hay bag, you offer your horse an appropriate feeding station. These aids slow down feed intake in a natural way. Thorough chewing promotes healthy digestion, helps against boredom, and reduces overall hay consumption.

The Right Solution for Every Horse

Depending on the stable management and the horse, there are different approaches. Easy keepers benefit from fine-meshed nets, as they are occupied for a longer time without taking in too much feed. For horses sensitive to dust, closed hay bags are a good choice, as they prevent hay dust from spreading in the box or horse trailer.

Durable Materials for Everyday Stable Life

Since feeding aids are used daily, durable material is an advantage. Whether it is sturdy polypropylene for the nets or water-repellent nylon for the bags – it is important that the fabric is soft enough to protect the horses' teeth and gums.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is better: hay net or hay bag?
Both have their advantages. A hay net extends the eating time well due to the meshes and is flexible. A hay bag, on the other hand, produces significantly less dust and keeps the surroundings (especially in the trailer) cleaner.

At what height should the hay be offered?
Hang hay nets and hay bags high enough so that the horse can eat in a natural posture. However, it is important that the net does not hang so low, even when empty, that the horse could get its hoof caught in it.

How do I clean hay bags and nets?
Most hay nets can be washed in the washing machine at 30 degrees. Nylon hay bags can simply be brushed off or sprayed with a water hose.