Hay storage

Do you find yourself wasting hay, and therefore wasting your money? Every horse owner needs these tips for proper hay storage.

Whether you're looking for ideas on how to store hay through the winter without a barn, or just wondering if it's even possible to properly store hay outdoors, read this post!

Attaching the hoops. Old red barn in the background. We're remodeling an old red barn that was used for milking cows in the 1970's and 80's. It's been abandoned since then and was infested with termites, brown recluse spiders, and who knows what else (actually, I know everything else that was in there, but the list is way too long).

Follow these proven methods to keep hay dry in long term storage and you will have happy animals no matter what the weather is outdoors!

We've been getting our hay in large rounds for over a year now. Although I like the ease of working with the smaller square bales, it's jus...

Attaching the hoops. Old red barn in the background. We're remodeling an old red barn that was used for milking cows in the 1970's and 80's. It's been abandoned since then and was infested with termites, brown recluse spiders, and who knows what else (actually, I know everything else that was in there, but the list is way too long).

Here are the 16 most important things to know about proper hay storage. Your horses will get the most out of your hay supply and stay safe while eating it.

Let’s get beyond the discussion whether storing hay in a barn versus outside on the ground is a paying proposition.