Features The OptiMizer can hold two small square bales (up to 42″ long and 16″ tall) or up to 150 pounds of hay from 3-string bales, large squares, or round bales. The manger and legs are made of the same durable polymer used to make playground equipment (LLDPE). All the corners are rounded or bevelled, making the surfaces smooth for safety. OptiNet slow feed netting has been designed specifically for equine use. It’s knotless, thick, and durable, yet it’s gentle on horses’ mouths and teeth. The netting is held in place over the hay on a stainless steel assembly. It hangs inside the feeder and drapes over the hay from the top to the bottom as the hay is slowly consumed. Smooth, one handed operation of the slide arm quickly opens and closes the feeder to add hay. The slide arm is locked on the side, to prevent horses from opening the net. Drainage holes in the bottom help prevent hay spoilage due to prolonged soaking. Hand holds on the front and back make it easy to move around the paddock by hand. The standard colour is sandstone. Custom colours are available (with 4-6 weeksturnaround and a premium dependent on colour choice and quantity ordered in customcolour). Measurements Length and Width: 4′ by 4′ Weight: Approximately 100 pounds when empty. Net Size Options: The standard is 1.6″. This works great for the vast majority of horses. The large is 2.5″. Consider it for hard keepers. The small is 1.25″. Consider it for easy keepers. Feeder Height Options: Standard is 34″. The height is great for most horses, ponies, and donkeys down to 13 hands. Mini is 27″. This height is great down to 11 hands. MicroMini is 22″. This height works well for minis down to about 8 hands. Please note that there are no legs on the MicroMini, and the drainage is moved to the side of the feeder. Benefits For your horses… Clean hay is always available Eating is slow and relaxed Horses’ heads are down in a natural position A safe herd environment is created for 2-4 horses to eat together Horses take small bites, chew thousands of times a day, and are content OptiMizers can be easily moved to fresh areas of the paddock and provide a safe obstacle to deter unruly behaviour The netting provides positive, relaxing oral stimulation and is gentle on lips, gums, and teeth And for you… Easy and fast to refill Consumption is controlled, and hay isn’t soiled or wasted No assembly required, as each OptiMizer is sold fully assembled OptiMizers are durable, safe to use, and easy to move around your paddocks Horses have something to do, are less anxious, and stop problematic behaviourslike chewing on fences Paddocks are cleaner with little to no wasted hay to clean up
