Hay Net

You may see small holed nets laying claim to the ‘Anti-Vice’ name in tack and feed shops.

But the only genuine one will have the Furlong's name on it.

When the ‘Anti-Vice’ net was developed in the 1950’s, we had no idea that we'd joined the hallowed ranks of Hoover and Biro in creating the generic name for our product.

 

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Many hay nets have holes from which horses can pull large mouthfuls of hay. These are only partially masticated and swallowed in considerable chunks, which can reduce the amount of goodness that could be extracted and noticeably increasing the difficulties of trapped wind. The ‘Anti-Vice’ net is designed to make feeding a slower process, returning the horse to its "natural" feeding habit. In tests, we quickly noticed a marked reduction in digestive troubles, an improvement in nutrition and, surprisingly, a reduction in hay consumption without loss of weight. And no more tying the top rope to the net helps.

The idea behind ‘Anti-Vice’ came from considering the way that horses feed in the wild. As we know, horses weren't created to eat only grass; their neck and mouth are designed to eat vegetation in small quantities at shoulder height, watch them eating a nice hawthorn hedge. They naturally take small mouthfuls of foliage, and this is thoroughly chewed before swallowing.

Furlong's ‘Anti-Vice’ is the only hay net that comes with a six-month guarantee. They may cost more than imitations, but we know many customers who are still using the same Anti-Vice after more than eight years' service. Compare that to other nets, and then consider the benefits of giving your horse the best.

What surprised us more was the improvement in behaviour of the horses fed using ‘Anti-Vice’. This may well be because the extra effort required in obtaining food keeps the horse occupied - quite simply, it doesn't get bored. Each fill of hay lasts longer, and your horse is happier and healthier. And in the long term will save you money.