index

Dream Star Stables

WHERE DREAMS MEET THE STARS

Shipping Information

Each Paddock Hay OptiMizer weighs about 100 pounds and is shipped on a pallet. Up to four Paddock OptiMizers can be shipped on one pallet. They are delivered by large, commercial transport trucks. After you place your order, you will be sent the anticipated shipping date within two business days. You will be sent shipping details, including the carrier, tracking number, and delivery date on the day your order is shipped. You will be called by the carrier to schedule delivery. Please ensure that someone inspects your shipment prior to accepting or signing its receipt. If there is any shipping damage to an OptiMizer, refuse the shipment and have the damaged OptiMizer reloaded on the truck and returned to us so we can send you a replacement. If you accept or sign for an OptiMizer that has been damaged in transit, it is your responsibility and we cannot provide a replacement free of charge.

For one OptiMizer, a regular truck without a liftgate will be scheduled. One OptiMizer can be lifted off a truck by hand assuming you have two able-bodied people available to receive the delivery. For orders of two or more OptiMizers, a special truck with a liftgate will be used to ensure the products are safely lowered to the ground.


 Please note, on August 22, 2026 there was a 50% tariff implemented on products manufactured in Canada. This additional charge has affected the price of this product. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to contact us with any questions.

Please contact us for shipping rates beyond 30 miles of Sanborn, NY: (716) 727-8277

Paddock OptiMizer - Slow Feed Hay Feeder

  • Regular price $1,795.00


Please contact us for shipping rates beyond 30 miles of Sanborn, NY: (716) 727-8277

While the standard OptiMizer is working really well with thousands of horses across North America, we recognize that one size does not fit all. We now offer some choices to tailor the OptiMizer to the needs of your herd.

The standard OptiMizer is 34” tall and comes with 1.6” netting.

If you would prefer a Mini OptiMizer with full drainage, select the 5” legs. The top of the OptiMizer will be at about 27”, making it ideal for smaller equids and lower head position while eating. 

If you need it to be even shorter, you can choose the MicroMini which is 22″ tall.  This model does not have legs and has the drainage in the side of the feeder.  Please consider that the shorter size could make it easier for some horses to get their front hooves into the OptiMizer, which could increase the risk of entanglement for shod horses.

If you would prefer a different sized OptiNet to meet the anatomical, dietary, and/or behavioral requirements of your herd, please select either the large (2.5″) or small (1.25″) options. All 3 sizes use the proven durable and gentle OptiNet.

If you have a horse that is particularly hard on nets, you may wish to choose a “shark net” which we are calling the UltraNet.  We’ve been testing this net since 2021 with horses that prematurely put holes in the OptiNet. We have been very impressed with its durability. UltraNet is made from ultra high weight polyethylene and is 15 times stronger than steel. We were skeptical at first because the net is thin and feels like plastic. In use … it softens up and feels like cotton. It also shrinks when it is in use – so we quote the net size as 1.75″->1.25″ in areas of high use. Check out the photos below, and if you have a horse that puts holes in nets, consider the UltraNet. 

Guaranteed safe checkout
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Google Pay
  • Mastercard
  • PayPal
  • Shop Pay
  • Visa

The OptiMizer combines the best of slow feed netting with the convenience of a multi-bale feeder.

Learn more about the benefits in this video.