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Slow Feed Solutions By Enclosure Type & Weather Condition

How do I provide slow fed, free-choice forage with multiple locations to encourage movement when my horse lives in "___________?"

It's a question we hear often. If you've read our Free Choice Forage Action Plan, you know we believe it's possible to mimic the horse's natural lifestyle – to allow free choice forage and slow consumption, while encouraging movement – in almost any environment and weather condition.

Read on to find our Recommended Slow Feed Solutions for Your Environment - then review our Slow Feed Bag, Net & Muzzle Product Comparison Chart to find the right product(s) for your horse's unique needs. Need help choosing a mesh size?

Questions? Email an Expert or call us at 888-489-0022. We're here to assist you in achieving a more natural lifestyle for your horse or herd!

Find the Optimal Slow Feed Solution for Your Environment *

Whether your horse is barefoot or shod, find slow feed solutions by weather condition - clear, rain, or snow - for common enclosure types.

My Horse is Barefoot

Stall (no turnout): Barefoot

Stall or 3-Sided Shelter with turnout: Barefoot

Corral/Paddock + Shelter without sides: Barefoot

My Horse is Shod

Stall (no turnout): Wears shoes

Clear/Rain/Snow - Hanging Hay Pillows or Day Nets hung.

Stall or 3-Sided Shelter with turnout: Wears shoes

Clear/Rain/Snow - Day Net hung in stall and multiple Hanging Hay Pillows or Day Nets hung in turnout.

Corral/Paddock + Shelter without sides: Wears shoes

Clear/Rain/Snow - Day Nets hung under cover and multiple Hanging Hay Pillows or Day Nets hung outside. 

My Horse is Trailered/Hauled

 Horse Trailer with mangers

Horse Trailer without mangers

 

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Two horses, one blanketed, eating outside in snow flurries from Hay Pillow slow feeders on the ground.

Horses eating outside in snow flurries by choice. Learn why!

Board Your Horse?

Tip: Buy multiple slow feeders if you board your horse and fill them ahead of time if the barn staff are not willing to refill them. It’s a wise investment & you won’t spend any more. A device that is used 25% of the time will last 4 times longer.

Get More Tips: 7 Slow Feed Do's & Don'ts

 

Slow Feeder Bag, Net & Muzzle Comparison *

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Click below to compare each product's hay capacity, mesh sizes, uses, advantages and applications.

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Standard Hay Pillow
  • Not appropriate for shod livestock
  • Capacity - 8 lbs. in flake form
  • Mesh Size(s) - 1 3/4", 1 1/4", 1", 3/4"
  • Uses - On the ground in stall and outside for barefoot horses in clear weather.
  • Advantages and Applications - Easy to load and transport. Solid back. Simple solution for multiple locations. Great for travel and camping too.
Hanging Hay Pillow
  • Capacity - 8 lbs. in flake form
  • Mesh Size(s) - 1 3/4", 1 1/4", 1", 3/4" 
  • Uses - Hang in stall, outside, inside or outside horse trailer
  • Advantages and Applications - Easy to load and transport. Solid back. Excellent for stalls, paddocks, inside and outside horse trailer.
Mini Hay Pillow
  • Not appropriate for shod livestock
  • Capacity - 2 lbs. in flake form
  • Mesh Size(s) - 1 1/4", 1", 3/4" 
  • Uses - On the ground in stall and outside for barefoot miniature horses in clear weather.
  • Advantages and Applications - Easy to load and transport. Solid back. Simple solution for multiple locations. Great for travel and camping too.
Manger Hay Pillow
  • Capacity - 8 lbs. in flake form
  • Mesh Size(s) - 4” x 6” or 1 3/4" x 1 3/4"
  • Uses - Designed to contain hay in horse trailer mangers. Fits both slant and straight load mangers.
  • Advantages and Applications - Easy to load with solid back. No metal hardware. Conforms to a myriad of manger dimensions and shapes.
Day Net
  • Capacity - Up to 30 lbs.
  • Mesh Size(s) - 1 3/4", 1 1/4", 1"
  • Uses - Loose on the ground or attached at ground level (barefoot individuals), hung or clipped inside a tub (shod OR barefoot individuals).
  • Advantages and Applications - Great always have hay source for one horse. Additional locations/ slow feeders should be provided.
Small & West Coast Bale Nets
  • Capacity - Entire bales 50-110 lbs.
  • Mesh Size(s) - 1 3/4", 1 1/4", 1"
  • Uses - Loose on the ground or attached at ground level (barefoot individuals), hung, or clipped inside a tub (shod or barefoot livestock).
  • Advantages and Applications - Great always have hay source for one or more horses. Additional locations/ slow feeders should be provided.
Harmony Grazing Muzzle
  • Sizes - Mini, Pony, Horse, Draft
  • Uses - Pasture
  • Advantages and Applications - Innovative, lightweight, breathable & easily customized. Providing 25-50 percent more air flow. Does not retain water or dampness.

 

*Note:   Shod livestock should not use any netting device on the ground. Due to the dangers involved in using any mesh material that can potentially get caught on a horseshoe, it is not safe or recommended. We do not recommend the use of netting devices with horned animals or horses with blankets or halters that can potentially become snared in netting.​

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