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Finally, hay lasts all day
Two Quarter horses in a paddock, used to burn through a bale in 8 hours. Now it's a full day and a half. Holes are the right size and the rope hasn't frayed after six months.
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Bale Slip BagSquare Bale Slow Feeder
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Holds two small square bales for steady, trickle-fed access — less waste, calmer horses, healthier digestion
Knotless netting is gentle on muzzles and built to last through years of daily use
Place loose in the pasture for natural grazing or set inside a tub or box feeder for shod horses
Available in four mesh sizes — 1", 1.5", 2", and 2.75"
Hand assembled with a 3 to 5 year average lifespan and a strand of twine included with every net
Description
If you have ever refilled a haynet at midnight because it was empty by noon, or spread a fresh bale only to find half of it trampled into the mud by morning, the Bale Slip Bag is the fix. It holds two small square bales and releases hay slowly, the way a horse would naturally graze — a little at a time, spread across the day. Your horses stay busy, stay fed, and stay calmer. Your hay bill goes down.
The Bale Slip Bag is practical enough for everyday barn life and flexible enough for a dozen different setups. Leave it loose in the pasture to encourage natural foraging movement, or drop it inside a tub or box feeder if you have shod horses that need the net kept out of pawing range. It fits right into the Tarter Basket and works just as well for weekends away when you need peace of mind that your animals are covered. Four mesh sizes — 1", 1.5", 2", and 2.75" — let you dial in the feeding pace for any animal from minis and goats to drafts and cattle.
Beyond the convenience, the health case for slow feeding is real. Consistent forage access keeps stomach acid buffered, which helps reduce the risk of ulcers, colic, and cribbing. Horses that are never left with an empty stomach tend to be calmer, less fence-focused, and easier to manage all around. The Bale Slip Bag is hand assembled with knotless nylon blend netting, rated for a 3 to 5 year lifespan, and every net ships with a strand of twine included.
How to Use
Introducing the Bale Slip Bag
When you are first starting with slow feeding, give your animals time to adjust. For the first week, offer loose hay alongside the Bale Slip Bag so they can learn to graze from the net at their own pace. Going cold turkey can cause frustration and puts unnecessary stress on the netting. The gradual introduction also helps you confirm you have the right mesh size for your hay type before fully committing.
Slip two small square bales into the bag and secure with the included twine. Place the bag on the ground in the pasture for a natural low-head grazing position, or set it inside a tub, box feeder, or hay ring if your horse wears shoes or tends to paw.
For shod horses, always keep the net inside a feeder or hung at a height that is out of pawing range.
Using multiple nets around the feeding area encourages horses to move between stations — a simple way to add natural movement to your paddock setup.
SIZE GUIDE
Choosing the right mesh size comes down to three things: the animal you are feeding, the type and quality of hay you are using, and whether you are introducing slow feeding for the first time or your horse is already experienced with nets. When in doubt, start with a larger mesh and work down — it is easier on the animal and easier on the net.
Not sure which size is right? Reach out via chat or phone, we are happy to help.
Size Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT MAKES IT WORTH IT
Why it's built different
We use these nets in our own barn. Here's what actually matters after five winters of pasture use — not marketing points, real ones.
Steady Forage, All Day Long
Horses are designed to trickle-feed — small amounts, continuously, over many hours. The Bale Slip Bag holds two square bales and doles hay out at a pace that matches how your horse actually wants to eat. Less stress, less bolting, and more time doing what horses are built to do.
Knotless Netting That's Gentle on Muzzles
Knotted netting can cause rubs and discomfort over time. The Bale Slip Bag uses smooth, knotless nylon blend netting that's tough enough to handle daily use but easy on the face — especially important for horses eating from the net for hours at a stretch.
Four Mesh Sizes for Any Animal or Hay Type
One size does not fit all when it comes to slow feeding. The 1" is ideal for minis and ponies, the 1.5" suits most horses and small livestock, the 2" works well for drafts and hard keepers, and the 2.75" is great for cattle and horses in colder climates. Match the mesh to the animal and the hay and the whole system works the way it's supposed to.
Flexible Placement Options
The Bale Slip Bag works on the ground, in a pasture, tucked into a tub, or placed inside a box feeder or hay ring — including the Tarter Basket. That flexibility matters whether you are setting up a paddock paradise, managing a shod horse, or just need something that works in whatever space you have.
Built to Last 3 to 5 Years
Hand assembled with high-quality knitted nylon blend material, these nets are made to hold up through seasons of daily use. With proper introduction and the right mesh size, most customers get several years out of a single net. Every bag ships with a strand of twine included.
FROM THE BARN
What folks are saying
★★★★★
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Worth every penny
Ordered on a Tuesday, showed up Friday. Clips haven't rusted through one freeze-thaw yet, which is more than I can say for the last two I bought from a chain feed store.
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Good product, took a bit to figure out
Uncle Jeeter was right about the 1¾" holes — I started with 1¼" and my mare just walked away. Switched up and she's happy. Would buy again.
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