Knotless Soft Mesh Haynet

KNOTLESS NYLON HAYNET FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

✓ Soft nylon premium quality
✓ Enhanced comfort for your horse (knotless)
✓ More durable, especially against persistent nibblers
✓ Small mesh size (< 4 cm) for controlled feeding, making it an ideal choice for controlled feeding for weight management or horses or ponies prone to overeating.

Choose the size that best suits your horse's needs for an optimal feeding experience.

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€26,90
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Pony Size,
Material, Soft Nylon
Type, Knotless
Coulour, Black
Capacity, 4 kg
Size, 76 cm long

Horse Size,
Material, Soft Nylon
Type, Knotless
Coulour, Black
Capacity, 6 kg
Size, 102 cm long

The daily recommended amount of forage* for horses or ponies that need to loose weight is 1.5% of their ideal body weight:

- 150 kg, 2.3 kg hay (size: SMALL)
- 250 kg, 3.8 kg hay (size: SMALL)
- 350 kg, 5.3 kg hay (size: MEDIUM)
- 450 kg, 6.8 kg hay (size: MEDIUM)
- 550 kg, 8.3 kg hay (size: MEDIUM, 2x/ day)
- 650 kg, 9.8 kg hay (size: MEDIUM, 2x/ day)
- 750 kg, 11.3 kg hay (size: MEDIUM, 2x/ day)

For maintenance of a healthy body weight (light work) the recommended amount of forage* is 2% of ideal body weight:

- 150 kg, 3 kg hay (size: SMALL)
- 250 kg, 4 kg hay (size: SMALL)
- 350 kg, 7 kg hay (size: MEDIUM)
- 450 kg, 9 kg hay (size: MEDIUM)
- 550 kg, 11 kg hay (size: MEDIUM, 2x/ day)
- 650 kg, 13 kg hay (size: MEDIUM, 2x/ day)

*hay, grass and other types of fourage.

Our vets recommend to divide the recommended amount of hay over 2 to 3 meals per day.

Three steps to ensure a smooth transition to using the hay net daily:

  1. Gradually reduce the amount of hay provided to your horse, especially if you haven't previously weighed it. Rapid weight loss isn't healthy for a horse.
  2. Initially, pull out a few strands of hay partially from the net, allowing your horse to get used to pulling them out in this manner. If your horse isn't accustomed to a hay net, it's advisable to keep an eye on him to prevent him from becoming too frustrated with the small holes.
  3. Increase your horse's access time to the hay net gradually. Start with short intervals and progressively extend them as your horse becomes more comfortable using the net. This gradual approach helps prevent frustration and ensures a smooth transition to using the hay net regularly.

Benefits of a hay net with small mesh size for horses

Better digestion

A hay net benefits horses by extending chewing time, which promotes digestion by aiding in the breakdown of food.

Healthy stomach

Continuous access to forage through a hay net promotes gastric health by preventing long periods without food, reducing the risk of ulcers.

Less boredom

A hay net reduces boredom in the stall by providing mental stimulation as the horse works to extract hay from the net.

Reduced hay wastage

A hay net minimizes hay wastage on the ground, ensuring that more of the feed is consumed rather than being trampled or soiled.

Recommended by 500+ vets across Europe

Valerie De ClerckEquine Veterinarian

"According to research, 1 out of 3 horses is overweight. Feeding hay in a hay net with a small mesh size is a good way to control food intake and keep your horse busy. It's beneficial for their mental health, stomach, and body weight management."

How much hay should I feed my horse?

We recommend to divide the daily recommended amount of hay over 2 to 3 meals per day. Ensure your horse is never without hay or roughage for longer than 4 to 6 hours.

Guidelines for feeding roughage to your horse

Feeding Frequency

Ensure that your horse is never without roughage for longer than 6 to 8 hours. This means dividing the amount of hay into 2 to 3 feedings per day.

Mesh Size

If you want to extent the feeding time, the mesh size of the hay net should not be larger than 4 cm.

Hay Quantity

Weigh the hay; a horse needing to lose weight should receive 1.5% of its body weight in hay, while a horse with a healthy weight should receive 2% of its body weight.

Transition Protocol

Feed transitions should always occur gradually. When introducing a new batch of hay, it is advisable to mix batches for 5 days.

Diet Risk

NEVER put your horse on a strict diet without hay or roughage, as this can lead to liver fat accumulation, which can be fatal.

Position Hay Net

Hang the hay net low enough so that your horse can eat with its head lower than its withers. Make sure your horse can't get tangled in the net. Variation in position is crucial; feeding at different points and in different ways allows your horse to vary its eating posture.

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Frequently asked question

Orders placed on weekdays before 11 am will be shipped on the same day. Orders placed after 11 am will be shipped the following day. Orders placed on weekends or holidays will be shipped on the next business day.

Orders within Belgium, shipped via Bpost, will usually arrive within 1 to 3 business days.

Our products are made and shipped from Belgium.

All our products are formulated by a team of leading experts, including our Co-Founder Veterinarian Valerie De Clerck, as well as a Biochemist and Professor of Pharmacology.

Our products are up to 99% natural. Where possible we source natural ingredients for our products. In the small number of cases where it’s virtually impossible to get natural ingredients for some formulations, we use synthetic ones. 

Yes! By our Co-Founder Veterinarian Valerie De Clerck as well as a whole host of Veterinarians who have been using our products with their clients’ horses for years. In fact, 9/10 vets recommend Curafyt supplements.

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