Field Hay OptiMizer

A revolutionary, durable slow hay feeder, that is quick to fill and wastes less than 1% of hay

Paddock Blade, the world's leading name in paddock cleaners, trusted by thousands of satisfied customers worldwide, is now in partnership with the makers of Hay OptiMizers in Canada. The OptiMizer has been available since 2019 and is safely used by thousands of horses across North America. We are proud to expand our range with high-quality, Canadian-built slow hay feeders.

Key Features

● Large Capacity: The OptiMizer can hold two small square bales or up to 100 kg of hay from compact or large bales

● Safe and Durable: The manger and legs are made of the same durable polymer used in playground equipment (LLDPE). All corners are rounded or bevelled for safety

● Quick to Fill: Smooth, one-handed slide arm opens and closes the feeder easily. The arm locks to prevent horses from accessing the net

● Slow Feed: OptiNet netting is knotless, thick, durable, and gentle on horses’ mouths and teeth

● No filling nets: The net drapes over the hay on a stainless-steel assembly from top to bottom as hay is consumed

● Drainage: 13 holes in the bottom prevent hay spoilage during soaking

● Easy to Move Around: Hand holds on the front and back make field movement easy

Dimensions

● Length and Width: 128 cm x 128 cm

● Weight: Approximately 45 kg when empty

Feeder Height Options:

• Standard: 86 cm — ideal for horses, ponies, and donkeys down to 13 hands

• Mini: 69 cm — suitable for animals down to 11 hands

• MicroMini: 56 cm — works well for minis down to 8 hands (please note there are no legs on the MicroMini and the drainage is moved to the side of the feeder)

4 Net Options:

• The standard is 4 cm — great for most horses

• The large is 6 cm — good for poor doers

• The small is 3 cm — good for easy doers

• The UltraNet feels like cotton, shrinking from 4 cm to 3 cm when is use, and is made from ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, 15 times stronger than steel. Ideal for horses that are particularly hard on nets

Benefits For Your Horses

● Slow, Natural Feeding: Clean hay is always available. Eating is slow and relaxed. Horses' heads are down in a neutral position

● Content Horses: Netting provides positive, relaxing oral stimulation and is gentle on lips, gums and teeth. Horses take small bites, chew thousands of times a day, and are content

● Safe Herd Environment: Several horses can feed together safely

● Easy to Move: Move to fresh field areas easily; deters bad behaviour

Benefits for You

● Save Money: Less than 1% of hay is wasted and consumption is controlled

● Save Time: Feed less often; refills are quick and easy

● No Assembly Required: Each unit arrives fully assembled

● Durable and Safe: Built to last, safe for use, easy to handle

● Content Horses: Reduced anxiety and fewer destructive habits

● No Wasted Hay to Clean Up: Paddocks stay tidy and clean with little to no wasted hay to clean up

Warranty

● 5-year warranty on plastic and stainless steel components

● 12-month warranty on the Ultranet

Please note this is a pre-order product and will be delivered in 6-8 weeks