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Hay net - Bag

Mesh (mm): 45
Width x height (m): 0,80 x 0,80

€22.90

Wide selection of small and large hay bags to feed your horses in a stall, a trailer, or a paddock. Ideal for distributing hay portions from 6 kg to 20 kg. Available with small or large mesh.

To help with closing the bag, each net is supplied with a Ø 6 mm braided rope (included free of charge).

Our knotless hay net is very soft and highly flexible so as not to irritate your horses’ gums. It allows the practice of slow feeding, meaning a slow and steady intake of hay. By getting closer to the natural feeding rhythm, slow feeding supports your horses’ digestive system and the balance of their diet.

Warning: the 100 mm mesh net must be used with a closed-base container (hay rack, bell feeder, pallet box, trough) so that the equine cannot get a hoof caught in the mesh. For safety reasons, choose mesh sizes smaller than the size of horses’ hooves.

Very soft knotless net, highly flexible and gentle on horses’ gums

Bag capacity:

The capacity of a “bag-shaped” hay net depends on its size and the type of hay it contains.

Net size (W x H)	Loose hay	Compressed hay	Closing cord length
0.80 x 0.80 m	5 kg	7 kg	2 m
1 x 1 m	8 kg	10 kg	2 m
1 x 1.5 m	12 kg	15 kg	2 m
1.5 x 1 m	12 kg	15 kg	3 m
2 x 1 m	15 kg	20 kg	4 m

The most suitable hay net size depends on several factors:

the quantity of hay to be distributed
the feeding frequency
whether your hay is more or less compressed
whether it comes from square bales or loose hay

The bag net with the largest capacity is the 2 x 1 m net. The bag net with the smallest capacity is the 0.80 x 0.80 m net.

Volume discounts:

Take advantage of our volume discounts applied in the cart. You can combine all our hay net references to reach the threshold required to benefit from your discount.

From	Discount
€250	- 5%
€400	- 10%
€600	- 15%
€850	- 20%
€1,150	- 25%

Closing and opening the net:

Your bag-shaped hay net is supplied with its closing cord.

To ensure quick and efficient opening and closing, you can opt for flat snap hooks with eye, which will not injure the horses’ gums and will not damage the net. You can choose between two sizes.

Attach each snap hook to the cord at the desired position and secure it with a knot on each side. See photo no. 1 below.
Thread the cord through the mesh, on one side of the net only. See photo no. 2 below.
Secure the cord at both ends of the net. See photo no. 3 below.
Close the net using the snap hooks.

Washing the net:

The net can be washed in several ways:

Clean with a garden hose
Wash at home in a washing machine or at a laundromat
Soak for several hours in a bathtub or large container

Advice:

Hang the net high enough to prevent the horse from stepping on it and getting a shoe caught.
Make sure the horse can eat in its natural position, with its head lowered.
If the net is suspended, ensure that the hanging angle is natural and that the net is not in contact with a rough surface.

Our hay nets are made from very flexible and very soft yarns to protect horses’ gums. Their robust yarn, UV-treated and rot-proof, provides excellent long-term durability.

- Material: High-Strength Polypropylene (HSPP)
- Braiding: Multifilament with a textile feel
- Mesh: Knotless
- Yarn diameter: 5 mm
- Edge reinforcement: 8 mm overlock stitching around the entire perimeter
- Environmental benefits: 100% recyclable and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Class I certified
- Origin: European Union

Advantages:
- Very soft and highly flexible
- Gentle on horses’ gums
- UV-treated
- Resistant to moisture and frost
- Excellent longevity for prolonged outdoor use
- Premium quality

The smaller the mesh, the slower the hay is taken in.

Mesh size (outer)		Purpose
100 mm	Very large mes	Limit hay waste, familiarisation with the net
60 mm	Large mesh	Consumption slows down, transition to slow feeding
45 mm	Small mesh	Introduction to slow feeding
35 mm	Very small mesh	Slow feeding intensification
Note: The size expressed is that of the outer mesh. To calculate the inner mesh, you must subtract 10mm.

The slow down of ingestion also depends on the level of hay compression and the length of the stalks.

For the same mesh, the distribution of hay will be different in a bag net and a round ball net.

In a net bag, usually hay is loose
In a round ball net, hay is compressed

- Hay compaction: hay compressed in a haystack will be harder to catch than hay loose in a bag

- Length of the strands: hay with short strand is more difficult to catch than hay with long strand

Tips :

- If your horses cannot all eat with the mesh installed, you can arrange several different mesh nets.

- Our bag nets are also available in double mesh with different size of mesh on each side.

If this is the first time you have put hay in a net and your horse is not used to it, he may be frustrated and can get angry. We advise you to gently accustom your horse to limit his frustration.

- Ruffle the hay out of the tufts of the mesh and leave some loose hay next to the nets.

- Choose a wide mesh net (60mm, 100mm) to promote a smooth transition.

Despite all the care taken in manufacturing, the net is a textile product that can be damaged by installation or use.

To repair the hole of your hay net, you can sew your stitches with a sharp needle of 1mm maximum and linen string of 0.3mm.