There are a few different ideas on how and where to hang a slow feed hay net – some say they should not be tied any higher than four feet off the ground. The lower the net can be placed the better it is for the horse, as it mimics the natural head-down grazing. However, it is vital to ensure that the horse cannot get tangled in the net.
Nets can be tied in multiple locations along your horse’s pasture or paddock fence, this will encourage them to move from place to place just as they would if they were grazing naturally. Nets can also be hung inside of a stall or outside in a stall run, sometimes a free-standing post with a swivel attachment on top is the preferred choice.
You can also opt to not hang the nets at all. You can clip them into feeders that are on the ground, mimicking the natural grazing action of the horse.