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Slow Feed Netting

Hay bags and custom designed hay netting for a healthier and more cost-effective method of feeding. 1-877-617-8787 [email protected]

The Slow Feed System
A horses diet is based mainly on fiber and in its natural state a horse will eat ‘little and often’ grazing throughout the day. This fulfils its innate need to chew and maintains a healthy digestive system. The digestive system requires constant passage of food through it to maintain its efficiency. Lack of fiber in a horse’s diet can result in health related problems such as

the onset of gastric ulcers. Domesticated horses are taken out of their ‘natural environment’, often stabled for prolonged periods of time without access to forage. This can have a detrimental effect on a horse’s health as their digestive system will not be working efficiently. It is likely in this situation a horse will become bored very quickly meaning it can lead to the development of vices such as cribbing, box walking, wind sucking etc…

In an ideal situation we would provide a horse 24/7 access to food so that they can eat ‘little and often’ meaning the horse is healthy and happy. However this would soon lead to a horse becoming overweight which could have serious implications on its health causing illnesses such as laminitis to develop. Vets classify horses on a scale of 1-5 with 1 being underweight through to 5 being morbidly obese. ILPH (International League for the Protection of Horses) stated the average horse a decade ago was rated a 2 or 3 but today the average is 4 with a 5 not being uncommon. This had lead to a rise in obesity related illnesses which include:

• Heart and lung diseases
• A form of equine diabetes
• Laminitis
• Digestive disorders e.g. colic
• Respiratory problems
• Strain on joints
• Reduced performance levels

Obese horses are not to be starved though as this can cause them to develop hyperlipemia, a condition where a horse’s fat reserves rapidly enter the bloodstream causing the liver to over-stress, often causing death. They need to be placed on a restricted, controlled diet.

1. Often it is not practical for horse owners to return and top-up food levels for several hours overnight. Slow Feed Netting prolongs eating time and creates a worry free solution to this problem.

2. When fields are bare and lacking in nutritive value Slow Feed Netting is a great way for feeding extra food in the field without the mess.

3. When the days are short and stabled time is extended Slow Feed Netting helps your forage go that littler further and reduces boredom.

4. In the winter months Slow Feed Net is quick and easy to use, you can prepare Slow Feed Net in advance for a time saving solution.

5. In the springtime when grass comes through and laminitis starts to rear it’s ugly head Slow Feed Net means you can regulate forage consumption and at least double the time it takes for your horse or pony to eat it.

6. With the constant climatic changes we are faced with it is not uncommon for autumn grazing to receive a flush of new growth which can trigger weight gain and laminitis unexpectedly. By using Slow feed Net you can control the intake of food during stabled periods without worrying about excessive weight gain.

7. When traveling to shows you can use Slow Feed Netting in the trailer or horsebox without worrying about your horse or pony stuffing and gorging on the journey.

8. When the weather is hot and your horses need to come in from the flies or sun, yet you want to keep their digestive system working, Slow Feed Netting allows you to do this.

9. Horses and ponies that come in from the field having gorged on grass should not be starved; instead allowing them to nibble through their Slow Feed Netting keeps their system working without bloating even further.

10. Equines that suffer from vices such as crib biting, box walking and weaving have benefited from using Slow Feed Netting as it allows them to constantly ‘graze’.

2255 HWY 20 UNIT 6 WELLAND, ONTARIO

01/07/2025

Love it when your client sends in a few pictures of their horses eating from the product that you sold them.🐴

Thanks for sharing the images Bria

01/01/2025

Wishing you a Happy New Year and a great year enjoying your horses! www.slowfeednetting.com

12/27/2024

Sale on through until Dec 31 2024

Must call in your order call 877-617-8787 ext 23

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

12/16/2024

Have you tried slow feeding ? Your horses will love you for helping them eat healthier... and you'll love the savings!
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12/13/2024

Celebrate your horse today!
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12/09/2024

Check out our gallery of customer submitted photos with their happy horses and slow feed nets. https://www.slowfeednetting.com/site/gallery

12/03/2024

With the cold weather settling in, now is the time to get your slow feed nets - protect the hay and provide a better means for your horses to eat naturally...

Slow Feed Netting is Canada's premier hay net and bag manufacturer for horse owners looking to feed using a natural horse slow feeding system.

12/02/2024

Today only! We have a CyberMonday sale going on until the end of day today - December 2nd.
Orders must be called in to receive this sale price
905 892 8787 ext 21

11/26/2024

We have a Black Friday sale going on until the end of Friday Nov 29th.

Orders must be called in to receive this sale price

905 892 8787 ext 21

11/25/2024

This was our second time purchasing hay nets from "Slow Feed Netting". This time around we purchased nets for our stalls and they're the perfect size, and again we're very satisfied! Maggie and Sassy give them a five star rating. A nice addition is that their customer service is second to none, and the nets were here within a day or two!
Read more testimonials here: https://www.slowfeednetting.com/site/testimonials

11/18/2024

What size net do you need? https://www.slowfeednetting.com/site/how-to-determine-slow-feed-net-size-measurements

11/12/2024

When your horses deserve the best...
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11/11/2024

Today we remember

11/04/2024

Keep your horses' hay contained and feed the better way with Slow Feed Netting!
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09/03/2024

From a happy customer...
Just wanted to send pics of how we used that square piece of netting. Was just what we needed to convert our metal feeder into a SLOW feeder! I will be calling to order another one to keep as a spare. Thank you for carrying this product! ~ Laura R

08/30/2024

Today Aug 30 we will be offering a Savings on our Large Round Bale Nets in 2 " mesh and Medium round bags in our 2 ", 1 1/2 " & 1 1/4 "openings.
Large Round bag list Price is $ 250.00 for $ 225.00 + tax
Med Round List Price is $ 230.00 for $ 205.00 + tax
Plus freight if applicable.
Must call in to place the order at 877-617-8787 /23 or 21

Address

2255 Highway 20 Unit 6
Welland, ON
L3B5N5

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+18776178787

Website

https://www.slowfeednetting.com/site/home

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