As a rule, it is significantly more difficult for horses to eat from perforated plates than from hay nets. However, most horses quickly learn good eating techniques, so you may even be able to switch to a smaller hole size later. We always recommend not choosing too small a hole size so that the material is not excessively stressed. Every horse eats individually, so unfortunately we cannot universally say which hole size is the perfect choice. Many factors play a role, such as:

• How does my horse currently eat? Does it get loose hay or is it already used to feeding from racks or nets?
• What do you want to feed? For example, the textures of dry/wet hay, coarse first or fine second cut, haylage, straw, chopped lucerne, green oats, etc., differ and may require different feed plates or nets.
• How skillful is my horse? It depends a little on the horse's character – how does it deal with new things, is it more playful or anxious?
• Does the horse wear shoes or is it barefoot? For shod horses, we would not recommend the hay net option, unless you can be sure that the horse will not step into the box.
• How big is my horse? Logically, a Miniature Shetland needs smaller holes or meshes than a Shire horse to extend feeding time.
• Should the feeding time be greatly extended, or should simply less hay be wasted?

Feel free to also check out the FAQs for feed grids and hay net frames.

The bottom consists of a plastic plate (food-safe, break- and splinter-proof). This can be removed just like the feeding grid. Thus, the bottom can be cleaned quickly, easily and thoroughly. If a horse steps into the box, the plastic yields. This reduces the risk of injuries compared to a wooden bottom. Wooden bottoms rot over time and severe injuries can occur if the horse steps through them.
The bottom plate is available either closed or with 10 drainage holes of 2.5 cm each for water and dust.
The distance between the box and the ground is so small that no horse's hoof can fit underneath. This is very important to prevent injuries, especially in stall keeping. However, upon request, we can also equip any box with legs of any height.

Some types of wood, such as screen printing plates, oak and larch, are very suitable for outdoor use. Durability can be significantly extended by treating them with suitable oils, such as linseed oil, or glazes suitable for children's playgrounds. The spruce crates are more suitable for indoor use and, despite wood preservatives, will not last as long outdoors as crates made of oak, larch or screen printing plates.

Yes, we are happy to build your custom size. You can request a non-binding offer at any time.

If the stainless steel connectors repeatedly come loose despite regular tightening, this may indicate that the hay net mesh size is not suitable.

If the mesh size is not optimally adapted to the horse's feeding behavior or the structure of the hay, strong pulling and tugging on the hay net can occur. The resulting forces are transferred to the frame and can cause the screws to loosen.

In this case, we recommend adjusting the mesh size to your horse's individual feeding behavior. A suitable mesh size promotes calm and horse-friendly feed intake. Eating too roughly can lead to long-term health disadvantages and also significantly increases the wear and tear on the hay net.

Should your horse regularly push or eject the insert sleeve from the holder, this may indicate that the slow feeder used is not optimally suited to the hay structure or your horse's feeding behavior. In this case, we recommend carefully reviewing the choice of slow feeder.

For additional hold and to prevent unintentional slipping out of the insert sleeve, our push-out stop can be used as a practical safeguard.

The system impresses with its robust construction, high stability, and long service life in daily use.

The Fix Plus system is designed for the usual stresses of feeding. However, should damage occur, for example due to the bending of individual components, this may indicate that the slow feeder used or the mesh size chosen is not optimally suited to your horse's feeding behavior. In this case, we recommend carefully checking the system and the mesh size.

For horses with particularly vigorous or rough feeding behavior, we recommend our Fix Plus Special as an alternative. Thanks to its continuous sleeve, it offers even greater stability and is designed for higher loads.

Our timed hay feeders are
excellently accepted by most horses.

For safety reasons, the lid is not firmly connected to the lifting arm - pinch protection!

Occasionally, there are horses that leave their heads in the feeder when the feeder is lowered, and the lid then rests on their heads.

Due to the lid's own weight, most horses find this unpleasant and remove their heads from the feeder.

In our opinion, the risk that a horse does not find this unpleasant is low, but it exists.

If the lifting arm were firmly connected to the lid, this risk would still exist, but the technology would be damaged by the head remaining in the feeder, and the horse might be injured.
The unconnected lifting arm therefore not only protects your horse, but also the technology, as it can extend and retract independently of the horse's behavior.

Hay nets with this mesh size practically do not reduce the amount of feed consumed. They merely prevent the feed material from lying around loosely. The more spirited a horse is, the better the chances that a hay net with this mesh size will be a perfect fit for you.

With hay nets of this mesh size, there is almost no reduction in feed intake. It merely prevents the feed material from lying around loosely. If the hay is to be kept loose, but the hoof is too small for a 10.0cm mesh size, then this is the right choice for you.

In most cases, a good trick for getting started. The amount of food is already reduced a little, but many animals cope well with it.

If you choose a mesh size of 4.5 cm, your horse should already be accustomed to hay nets and cope very well with the beginner model (6.0 cm). The amount of feed will be further reduced.

If you choose a mesh size of 3.8 cm, your horse should handle the 4.5 cm mesh size as if there were no hay net in the way. The amount of feed will be further reduced.

This is the smallest mesh size available. We advise beginners against this model due to the above-average high bite rate. Since the amount of feed is extremely reduced, the animal must be gradually introduced to this mesh size over a long period of time.

This is the smallest mesh size available, but with a reinforced cord. The Powerline net is a special solution for exceptional cases. We strongly advise contacting us before purchasing to avoid misbuys. We recommend beginners not to choose this model due to the exceptionally high biting rate.

The plastic is break-proof and shatter-proof, as well as food-safe. Especially suitable for horses with respiratory diseases, as rummaging with the nose is only possible to a limited extent. The hay rack is much less forgiving than a hay net if the wrong hole size is chosen.

With feed fences of this hole size, little reduction occurs. It prevents the feed material from lying around loosely.

In most cases a good hole size for getting started. The feed consumption is already well reduced.

If you choose a hay net with 70/50mm hole size, your horse should already be accustomed to a hay net with 70mm. The amount of feed will be significantly reduced, as the 50mm holes also need to be grazed thoroughly.

This is the smallest hole size available. We advise beginners against this model due to the above-average high bite rate. Since the amount of feed is extremely reduced, the animal must be gradually introduced to this hole size over a long period.