How to use slow feed hay nets for horses

the best way to avoid gut ulcers and boredom particularly if they are confined.
However some horses and especially ponies still see eating as their fulltime job and until the net is empty they hardly move.
One of the challenges with using nets is keeping our equines moving so its a good idea to use several smaller nets than one large one that are placed as far apart from each other and the water source as possible.
Im keenly waiting for someone to come up with a robotic platform like the lawn mowing robots that you can attach your net to and will slowly move around the pasture causing the horse to move along as if it were grazing. Now theres an idea for a budding inventor!
Issues to be aware of
Hanging a net from a pole is another option for slowing down consumption.
If your horses are tearing up your nets then it may be because they are finding a hanging position too frustrating to be able to grasp the hay easily to start with.
When they are experienced net users they will cope better but to start with having the net low on the ground enables them to perfect their nibble.
Hanging a net from a tree or a pole makes it harder to grasp the hay so its a good solution for greedy feeders as the upright position and greater movement will slow them down a little.
Although this looks like a great idea it will cause the horse to twist their neck at an unnatural angle to get the hay and some would also find it frustrating to eat from.
And if you are feeding a herd of horses together remember to always have an extra net so the lowest ranking member doesnt miss out due to the only free net being next to their biggest rival!
If your horses wear shoes or rugsblankets ensure the nets are at a height that they cant rub on or paw at them. Another option is to contain them inside a bin with sides at least 1 metre 3 feet high.
Hardsided hay feeders such as barrels or bins that have a netted section the hay falls into can be easier for us to fill. They may shelter the hay from rain but can be difficult for the horses to eat at an angle that is healthy for their bodies.
Think about how they naturally graze biting down on the grass