The birth of Equinets and how it all began.
Meet Al and Kal. Both boys will be 26 this spring. They are best friends and inseparable! When they first came into my life, my daughter and I would trail ride and just love on them. It did not take long for them to take on the role of getting the kids to school and back home home again. They took this job very seriously and without fail, would wait at the gate each morning and afternoon. After 4 years of providing their loyal service, they were both fully retired and now enjoy a life of leisure and love. You can read their story in the Seattle Times at this link.
Al and the large holed hay net accident!!
At this time I was using the very large holed hay nets and while there was lots of waste, I did not think much about it....until one day I came home to find my neighbours cutting Al's leg loose from the net!! Despite my best efforts to make sure the net was high enough to prevent such an incident, Al still somehow managed to get his leg stuck. Thank goodness he is old, wise and calm. The net went to the garbage and I started throwing hay on the ground during feeding time. Of course those old boys thought it made for a perfect place to poop, pee and play on. Feeding them along with my other 3 horses became expensive and I had to do something.
The journey for a safe hay net begins....
After much research, experimenting and finding good strong material, I started making (Equinets) for my own use. The results were amazing!! I soon noticed a change in all of my horses. Grazing became a 24/7 pass time just as nature intended. Food focus, fence and tree chewing stopped, anxiety was a thing of the past, and I could ride whenever I wanted. Grain was eliminated from all of my younger horses diet...the old boys need their slop and joint supplements though... and generally life for my horses improved in leaps and bounds.
I was so pleased with the results of the nets that I felt I wanted to share the benefits of using Equinets with other horses and their owners.
Focus on Safety!!
Since my Equinets were born out of a bad experience with the traditional large holed hay net, my primary focus has always been on SAFETY. By eliminating the double tied cinch rope, using netting with smaller mesh (hole) sizes, and for the netting to be strong and durable, I believe that my horses now have a safe grazing alternative.
I hand craft each net as per your order. Careful attention is given to every detail from beginning to end. I welcome you to share any thoughts or ideas you may have on safety issues. It is only with open communication that together we can make our horse's homes safer.
Al and the large holed hay net accident!!
At this time I was using the very large holed hay nets and while there was lots of waste, I did not think much about it....until one day I came home to find my neighbours cutting Al's leg loose from the net!! Despite my best efforts to make sure the net was high enough to prevent such an incident, Al still somehow managed to get his leg stuck. Thank goodness he is old, wise and calm. The net went to the garbage and I started throwing hay on the ground during feeding time. Of course those old boys thought it made for a perfect place to poop, pee and play on. Feeding them along with my other 3 horses became expensive and I had to do something.
The journey for a safe hay net begins....
After much research, experimenting and finding good strong material, I started making (Equinets) for my own use. The results were amazing!! I soon noticed a change in all of my horses. Grazing became a 24/7 pass time just as nature intended. Food focus, fence and tree chewing stopped, anxiety was a thing of the past, and I could ride whenever I wanted. Grain was eliminated from all of my younger horses diet...the old boys need their slop and joint supplements though... and generally life for my horses improved in leaps and bounds.
I was so pleased with the results of the nets that I felt I wanted to share the benefits of using Equinets with other horses and their owners.
Focus on Safety!!
Since my Equinets were born out of a bad experience with the traditional large holed hay net, my primary focus has always been on SAFETY. By eliminating the double tied cinch rope, using netting with smaller mesh (hole) sizes, and for the netting to be strong and durable, I believe that my horses now have a safe grazing alternative.
I hand craft each net as per your order. Careful attention is given to every detail from beginning to end. I welcome you to share any thoughts or ideas you may have on safety issues. It is only with open communication that together we can make our horse's homes safer.
Founder of Equinets.
Hi, my name is Lee, Owner, Maker and User of Equinets. I love what I do and have learned so much from my horses, customers and horse friends. There still is much more to learn and I can not claim to be an expert on horse nutrition by any means. I try my best to follow Mother Nature's example, listen to my horses and vet, while reading articles on horse health. I love my horses. They are my friends, counselors, advisers and trail buddies....all the while keeping me grounded, sane and out of trouble :)
<--- Ambressence and I.
<--- Ambressence and I.
Meet the Test Team.
My Senior Testers.
Al and Kal, both 26 1/2 year old Arabian geldings. The old boys have the highest of expectations and impose strict standards in the making of their hay nets. Al (on the right) got his leg stuck in a large mesh hay net and therefore pays special attention to mesh size.
The boys are on a senior feed diet of mashed grain, Recovery EQ to help with arthritis and chopped apples or carrots sprinkled on top. Hay is supplied 24/7.
Al and Kal, both 26 1/2 year old Arabian geldings. The old boys have the highest of expectations and impose strict standards in the making of their hay nets. Al (on the right) got his leg stuck in a large mesh hay net and therefore pays special attention to mesh size.
The boys are on a senior feed diet of mashed grain, Recovery EQ to help with arthritis and chopped apples or carrots sprinkled on top. Hay is supplied 24/7.
Quality Controller.
Ambressence, a 13 year old Arabian mare. The goddess and matriarch of the testers. Was born on a farm and grazed the pastures till she came to live in the city as a 5 year old. Ambressence missed grazing and became anxious with each feeding. Once I introduced Equinets to her, the grain was eliminated from her diet and instead she was offered 24/7 'grazing'. Riding any time of day became a non issue as feeding time was an all day affair. She is a happy, healthy and content girl.
Ambressence, a 13 year old Arabian mare. The goddess and matriarch of the testers. Was born on a farm and grazed the pastures till she came to live in the city as a 5 year old. Ambressence missed grazing and became anxious with each feeding. Once I introduced Equinets to her, the grain was eliminated from her diet and instead she was offered 24/7 'grazing'. Riding any time of day became a non issue as feeding time was an all day affair. She is a happy, healthy and content girl.
Junior Testers...
Always excited to try out a new design, these 4 year old boys are willing, eager and ready to test any new Equinet we put in front of them.
Always excited to try out a new design, these 4 year old boys are willing, eager and ready to test any new Equinet we put in front of them.
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