Hay Net

Abstract

Example hay nets for providing hay to horses are disclosed. A disclosed example hay net includes a mesh body forming a bag, having a securing member at a first position relative to the body of the net, a mouth formed at a second position relative to the body of the net, the first position being spaced from the second position, and a strap engaging the net adjacent the first position to secure the strap relative to the body of the net adjacent the first position, and engaging the net adjacent the second position to secure the strap relative to the body of the net adjacent the second position, wherein the length of the strap between the first and second positions is variable whilst maintaining engagement between the strap and the net adjacent both the first and second positions.

1 . A hay net, the net comprising a mesh body forming a bag, having a securing member at a first position relative to the body of the net, a mouth formed at a second position relative to the body of the net, the first position being spaced from the second position, and a strap engaging the net adjacent the first position to secure the strap relative to the body of the net adjacent the first position, and engaging the net adjacent the second position to secure the strap relative to the body of the net adjacent the second position, wherein the length of the strap between the first and second positions is variable whilst maintaining engagement between the strap and the net adjacent both the first and second positions. 
     
     
         2 . The hay net of  claim 1 , wherein the strap is an elasticated strap. 
     
     
         3 . The hay net of  claim 1 , wherein the strap is releasably secured relative to the body of the net adjacent the first and second positions. 
     
     
         4 . The hay net of  claim 1 , further including a fastening element for closing the mouth of the net. 
     
     
         5 . The hay net of  claim 4 , wherein the strap comprises the fastening element. 
     
     
         6 . The hay net of  claim 4 , further including a guide formation disposed around at least a portion of the mouth for receiving the fastening element. 
     
     
         7 . The hay net of  claim 6 , wherein the guide formation comprises a plurality of loops. 
     
     
         8 . The hay net of  claim 1  wherein the securing member comprises a ring. 
     
     
         9 . The hay net of  claim 1  wherein a first attachment arrangement is provided towards a first end of the strap. 
     
     
         10 . The hay net of  claim 9  wherein a second attachment arrangement is provided towards a second end of the strap, the second attachment arrangement being a clip engageable with at least one of the first attachment arrangement and the securing member. 
     
     
         11 . The hay net of  claim 10  wherein one or both of the first and second attachment arrangement is at least one of a clip or a loop suitable for securing to a clip. 
     
     
         12 . The hay net of  claim 11 , wherein the first attachment arrangement is securable to the second attachment arrangement. 
     
     
         13 . The hay net of  claim 1 , further including a further securing member disposed adjacent the second position. 
     
     
         14 . The hay net of  claim 1 , further comprising a guide formation disposed around at least a portion of the mouth for receiving a fastening element for closing the mouth of the net, the strap being releasably secured to the securing member towards a first end, a second end which engages with the guide formation, and a toggle which is mounted on two portions of the strap extending from the guide formation, the toggle engaging with the two portions of the strap on which it is mounted substantially to prevent movement of the strap relative to the toggle, and being manually operable out of locking engagement with the said portions of the strap to permit movement of the strap relative to the toggle. 
     
     
         15 . The hay net of  claim 14 , wherein the guide formation comprises a plurality of loops. 
     
     
         16 . The hay net of  claim 14 , wherein the toggle comprises a body, a clamping member which is movable relative to the body, and a resilient biasing element which urges the clamping member to clamp the strap between it and the body, and thereby substantially prevent movement of the strap relative to the toggle. 
     
     
         17 . The hay net of  claim 16  wherein the resilient biasing element comprises a spring.