How to Use Slow Feeders Correctly

can be attached to a wall tree or sturdy post at a low level. Some are designed to be on the ground allowing the horse to eat in a more natural position.
Potential problems
If there is room behind the bag the horse could potentially get his head caught. If the fabric tears a foot could get tangled in the net.
If the horse is shod the net must be secured within a bin you can also hang them high enough to prevent a shoe or nail from snagging on to the netting but this will create an awkward eating position.
If laid on the ground they must either be totally loose expect them to get dirty or be securely mounted so the horse cannot get a foot or his head caught below the feeder.
If dangled from a tree or post it can quickly become a source of frustration as it sways with every attempt to get a bite of hay. This can defeat your purpose in regulating consumption. Furthermore if the horse were to rear near a feeder hanging from a tree or placed high in a stall he could trap a hoof.
They need to be refilled frequently unless a whole bale size is chosen. Horses who run out of hay even for 10 minutes will never get the message that hay is always there and will not selfregulate.