How to use slow feed hay nets for horses

 
Hay nets tied to tyres keeps them on the track and away from areas of manure.
Have you ever wondered if theres a better way to use slowfeed hay nets? There are so many options choices and methods to consider that will keep your nets from being torn lost rolled under a fence drowned in the mud or buried in the sand!
Different ways of using slowfeed hay nets
The small Haysaver net tied to a tyre you can tie a repurposed rug strap cliptied on with baling twine to make net refills quicker and as a breakaway.

Personally I like to tie mine to a tyre so they dont get rolled through manure under a fence or into the mud! This works well for barefoot horses on track systems and in small areas where the fences are close together.
If you have a large flatish paddock or pasture then leaving them loose so the horses can move as they graze can work better than having them tied to something especially once they have got the hang of eating from the nets.
Not only does it imitate a more natural feeding process but it also spreads seeds around the paddocks.
Nets tied to a fence work better for horses wearing shoes and simulate natural browsing.
Some like to tie their net to a tree or a fence to eliminate the chance of a hoof or a shoe getting caught in the net this is fine if the fence is solid and the net cant get tossed over or rolled under and if you dont mind the area around the tree being compacted.
Tying a hay net into a bin or drum keeps the hay off wet ground. Its important to have drain holes in the feeder.
Tying or clipping the net into a feeder of some sort will keep the hay dry and collect the seedssmall pieces as they fall out.
This is better for sandy dusty or muddy areas and keeps the hay away from manure too. It is also the only way to feed at ground level for horses wearing shoes.
More considerations
Hanging a hay net so it swings can slow down greedy feeders and can also mimic browsing.
Apart from saving hay and stopping it from getting blown away trampled or pooped on slow feed hay nets are aptly named because they do actually slow down consumption giving the horse more chewing time without increasing the ration. This is