{"product_id":"equilibrium-portion-pacer-hay-net-slow-feeder-3cm-holes","title":"Equilibrium Portion Pacer Hay Net Slow Feeder 3CM Holes","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortionPacer™ Haynet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmarter fibre feeding to support a healthy horse, the PortionPacer Haynet allows you to take control of your horse’s diet with tested feed rates and known fill sizes. With 3-year guarantee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHole sizes (3cm).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 x haynet sizes from 4kg – 12kg**. \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eS= 4KG, M=6KG, L=8KG XL= 12kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3cm hole size can extend eating times by up to 30% on average*.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for weight and dietary management of all horses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps reduce wastage compared to floor fed hay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproves wellbeing by reducing the amount of time your horse is without food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from long lasting, strong Polypropylene woven into a knotless design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully recyclable at home at the end of its long life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*A field based observational study looking at 10 horses and 10 ponies fed forage from the floor, a 6cm holed net, and a 3cm holed net.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e**Based on average haynet fill using dry meadow hay.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the inspiration behind the PortionPacer™ Haynet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe know horses are natural trickle feeders but for a variety of reasons, it’s not always possible to know how much they eat or how long their hay lasts them. The PortionPacer™ Haynet solves two problems. The first being that you know approximately how many kilograms each haynet holds, and therefore how much your horse is being offered. The second point is that you know the feed rate in comparison to ad lib floor fed hay, so you can take a decision as to which haynet they may need to manage their weight and if eating times need to be extended. Using this information can help you not only monitor their forage intake, but also reduce the ‘hunger gap’. If horses are left without food for periods of time, it can have negative effects on their mental and physical wellbeing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is the PortionPacer™ Haynet for? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe variety of mesh hole sizes and hay net sizes means there is a PortionPacer™ Haynet for every horse and pony. Here’s a few scenarios: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor all horses to know how much they are eating and adjust their diet accordingly (if needed). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo extend eating times for overweight horses, or those who eat quickly and are therefore left without hay for long periods of time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor underweight horses to monitor the amount they are eating. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor horses that tend to wreck haynets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor horses that like to mess their forage, resulting in waste. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich haynet would be best for my horse? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth haynet options are long lasting and durable solutions to knowing how much forage your horse is eating. They are also effective in reducing waste, could save money, and for horses who mix their forage into their bed and reduced the chance of ingesting bedding. With size options from 2kg for very small ponies, all the way up to 12kg for the bigger horse, there are multiple options to ensure your horse is getting access to the forage they need. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Holed Haynet (3cm) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe small holed haynet makes a significant difference to rate of intake. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe way in which forage is eaten is just as important as the amount of forage given.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Feeding patterns are one of the  risk factors for digestive disorders and a difficult aspect to manage, especially when the horse is stabled for prolonged periods, for example overnight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a field based observational study looking at 10 horses and 10 ponies fed forage from the floor, a 6cm holed net, or a 3cm holed net, the feed\/forage intake rate of horses and ponies using the 3cm net resulted in a more consistent hourly intake pattern. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 3cm net also prolonged feeding time by up to 30% across the group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small holed haynet can \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehelp reduce the total amount eaten\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as well as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprolonging the time taken\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to consume a set amount of forage. For many horses, a controlled calorie intake also means less time spent eating, which impacts on digestive health and general well-being. As horses are designed for multiple meals per day, using a small holed haynet is an easy way of working towards a more natural feeding pattern for your horse or pony, whilst carefully reducing the amount eaten in a 24-hour period. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ’s: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I soak hay in it? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The haynet mesh does not absorb water which makes it lighter for lifting soaked hay and less prone to smelly bacteria forming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the benefit of knotless hay nets?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional nets are believed to cause damage to horses’ teeth with the knots. Being knotless, the horse can grab at the forage with less chance of grabbing the net as well. This also means that the net can last longer and potentially save money in the long-term. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy don’t the mesh sizes go smaller than 3cm? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe found in testing that smaller than 3cm mesh sizes made very little difference to the feed rate, and made some horses display frustration behaviours, and some even stopped trying to eat from the hay net. We found the 3cm is the perfect size to balance this reduction in feed rate, without frustrating the horse. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes - \u003c\/strong\u003eS= 4KG, M=6KG, L=8KG XL= 12kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EQUILIBRIUM","offers":[{"title":"S \/ BLACK","offer_id":44963890462790,"sku":"5060804230541","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M \/ BLACK","offer_id":44963890495558,"sku":"5060804230558","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L \/ BLACK","offer_id":44963890528326,"sku":"5060804230602","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ BLACK","offer_id":44963890561094,"sku":"5060804230572","price":99.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0030\/8278\/0742\/files\/Websitephototemplate-2026-05-07T124006.124.png?v=1778121621","url":"https:\/\/www.horseinthebox.com.au\/products\/equilibrium-portion-pacer-hay-net-slow-feeder-3cm-holes","provider":"Horse in the Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}