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4 mesh size examples to choose for Hay Pillow Slow Feeders..

Choosing A Mesh Size

Get tips & guidelines. Learn how to choose the best mesh size based on your horse's personality & experience.
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Product FAQs/Advisories

Find answers to all frequently asked questions about our products.
Manger Hay Pillow in a straight Load horse Trailer.

Mounting & Hanging Tips

Follow these tips for mounting, hanging, using and filling your Hay Pillows®.

Get Slow Feed Savvy

Six mini horses eating from Mini Hay Pillow slow feeders on the ground.

Free Choice Forage - Action Plan

Learn how to mimic your horse's natural lifestyle. Get tips for introducing & incorporating free-choice forage & more.
Two horses in the snow eating from Hay Pillow slow feeders on the ground.

Slow Feed Solutions By Environment

Find recommended slow feed solutions by enclosure type & weather condition. Compare slow feeder products.
Horses eating from Hay Pillow slow feeder bag on the ground.

Why Feed from the Ground

Learn why feeding from the ground results in a more relaxed physical & mental state for your horse.

Popular Blog Posts

three horses eating from Hay Pillow ground slow feeders in an enriching environment

7 Slow Feed Do’s and Don’ts for Horses

Find helpful tips & realistic expectations to consider when using any brand of slow feeder or  hay net. Valuable information whether you currently use slow feeders or are debating to try them.
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9 Benefits of Slow Feeding Horses

Slow feeding requires horses to eat smaller amounts over longer periods of time. This concept simulates natural free-choice foraging & provides a host of benefits you might not be aware of.
Conditions affecting sugar content of pasture and hay

Sugar Content of Pasture & Hay: Q & A with Katy Watts

Discover Katy Watts findings in her plight as a plant scientist to better understand the factors that contribute to NSC (NonStructual Carbohydrate) levels in plants.  
Horses outside in snow, how to keep them warm

Keeping Horses Warm Naturally – Internally & Externally

Learn common misconceptions about the cold and how to stoke internal body heat while providing a healthier, natural lifestyle for your herd.
Horse rolling on the ground because of sand colic

Sand Colic - The Surprising (Simple) Cure & Prevention

Sand colic is digestive upset resulting from the accumulation of ingested sand and dirt. Learn the most effective means for removal and the best way to prevent the accumulation of sand.
3 minis eating from slow feeders with a horse

Grass Hay vs Pellets, Cubes & Chopped Hay – Pros & Cons

What's best for your horse? Learn the pros and cons of feeding grass hay vs pellets, cubes or chopped hay as the primary source of forage for your horse.
horse slow feeder options - hard-sided, webbing, netting

Feeding Free Choice - How I Chose the Best Slow Feeder

Results from my 4 year experimental journey of creating a slow feeder that met my needs.  I bought, designed, built & prototyped a variety of slow feeders & slow feed hay bags for my own use.
3 minis eating from slow feeders with a horse

Feeding Minis & Donkeys: Why Slow Fed Forage is Best

Learn more about why a slow feed strategy is best for your mini & find answers to common miniature horse diet questions.

More Helpful Resources

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  • Sugar Content of Pasture & Hay: Q & A with Katy Watts, Founder of Safergrass.org
  • How & Where to Test Your Horse's Hay & Interpret Results
  • Why Most Horses Prefer to Eat Outside if Given The Choice
  • Why Do Horses Chew on Things
  • ​Why You Shouldn't Transport Horses On An Empty Stomach
  • Have a "Hangry" Horse at Feeding Time?
  • Equine Gut Health - The Need for Feed
  • 7 Easy Ways To Help Prevent Equine Colic
  • Never Exercise Your Horse on an Empty Stomach...Ever!

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