Installing, getting used to and maintaining your hay net

Installing

• A solid attachment point, in a clear spot where the horse cannot catch a foot in the straps.
• A net hung high enough and taut: when empty, it must not hang down to the ground.
• Do not pack the hay too tightly: it must be able to come out strand by strand.

Getting used to it

• Begin with a wider mesh, or a partly filled net, then tighten gradually.
• At first, leave some loose hay next to it.
• Keep an eye on the first few days: your horse should eat calmly.
• The double mesh helps you move from slow intake to freer intake.

Maintaining

• Rinse the net regularly, let it dry completely before filling it, and store it in a dry place.
• Each time you fill it, check the meshes and attachments (straps or drawstring).
• Replace the net if it is damaged.

Our advice

• To choose your mesh: see Which mesh to choose?
• If in doubt about your horse's dental or digestive health, ask your vet for advice.
• A net to replace? Discover our nets in bag, envelope and round bale, or request a custom-made quote.