AndySpooner
Well-Known Member
We don't use haynets for a number of reasons.
It is an un natural position for horses to eat from for prolonged periods.
Nasal issues, dental issues and breathing issues are all affected by the position of the net.
They are also a bit of a hazzard where horses can get tangled in them, even with a length of twine which can break.
We have a triangular shaped manger constructed out of a piece of plywood across one corner of the stable, a 3 inch gap at the bottom for cleaning out uneaten debris.
I use a plastic dustbin to transport hay or haylage from the big bale to the mangers.
Very little waste and mess. One horse likes to pull some hay or haylage out of the manger and eat it off the floor.
It is an un natural position for horses to eat from for prolonged periods.
Nasal issues, dental issues and breathing issues are all affected by the position of the net.
They are also a bit of a hazzard where horses can get tangled in them, even with a length of twine which can break.
We have a triangular shaped manger constructed out of a piece of plywood across one corner of the stable, a 3 inch gap at the bottom for cleaning out uneaten debris.
I use a plastic dustbin to transport hay or haylage from the big bale to the mangers.
Very little waste and mess. One horse likes to pull some hay or haylage out of the manger and eat it off the floor.
