Hay Hoop
EcoNets
Hay Hoops are handy frames with an EcoNet mounted on them to provide a simple & easy way to feed hay in the same spot. Mount them on the inside of the pen, so you can easily feed from outside, by tossing hay into the net. Or keep it portable by slipping the net between fence rails or panels and feed with the hoop loose (we suggest zip tying or securing with our new EZ Wraps)
With Hay Hoops there's no more collecting nets from pens or stalls to fill at the hay shed, only to have to carry them back. No more untying, opening & filling, then re-tying, re-hanging, etc... Hay Hoops are perfect for busy boarding & training facilities or using loose hay from a round bale.
To mount Pex: Standing inside the pen, with the connector at the bottom center and the opening facing outside the pen, flex the Pex into an oval shape to fit in between the 2 boards where you plan to mount it. Make sure you're mounting it high enough.
- Screw the 1st clamp in place enough to hold the Pex + net but don't over tighten, do the same with the 2nd clamp.
- Then re-shape the Pex into the oval to fit the top of the bottom board and screw the 3rd + 4th clamps into place, same as above.
- If a clamp or the Pex/net needs adjusting, do so, then go back and tighten the screws securely. You're now ready to feed.
To mount conduit: Using the same procedure as above, without flexing the hoop, mount inside the pen with the opening facing outwards, being sure to place high enough so horse cannot get caught from pawing and the net doesn't touch the ground.
- hoop can also be mounted horizontally in the corner of a pen, run-in or stall. Similar to this display we had in the shop. Corner Hoops available by special request.
Caution: meant for use by 1 horse per net. Multiple horses pulling at the net can break the Pex pipe if not properly secured with the 4 clamps provided.
***use with caution and place high enough that shod horses cannot paw or get the hoop on the ground and possibly get a shoe caught.