Got this after seeing my friend's horse use the same look outside for over a year and he's still in great shape. Looks like it's going to be a few more years. I will only use it when traveling and there is no stationary grain chopper. My friend's horse gets msm and it doesn't drop out. The bottom 1/2 inch or so is strong enough to hold good things in. My boy gets expensive supplements that I don't need on earth and are of no use to him. He will also be exceptional in high-line situations. Update 11/19 I've been using it all season when traveling. I wash it and keep it in the bag it comes in. It's like new, never worn.