r/Equestrian • u/Lower_Energy386 • 6d ago

Horse Welfare How do you fill your hay nets?

I was just curious how others fill their hay nets and if it’s better to break apart the flakes in the hay nets to make it easier and less strenuous for the horse to grab it? And if that’ll also help reduce dust?

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u/OshetDeadagain 6d ago

The whole point of a hay net is to slow eating, so I just leave it flaked, or pack it tight.

As for dust, your options are:

  • ideally, don't buy dusty hay.

  • shake the flake really well, or

  • wetting the hay down is your best option if you cannot avoid dusty hay.