Horse hay

Here are a few common myths about horse hay, how these myths came to be accepted and, finally, the truth.

Feeding alfalfa hay is good for horses that have difficulty putting and keeping on weight and for those in training.

You can buy the best hay on the market, but if it isn’t stored properly, you’ll sacrifice nutritional content and run the risk of being unable to feed moldy, dusty or unpalatable hay.

Be sure new hay is dry and free of dust and mold, and always introduce it to horses' diets slowly.

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There are many types of horse hay available in the United States. Here are 15 types of horse hay that you can find across the country.

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How do you select the right hay to feed your horse? Certain hays are better depending on your horse’s activity level, health status and nutritional needs. Horses evolved as grazing animals that survive by eating large volumes of fibrous plants. They derive energy and nutrients from these plants through extensive fibre fermentation in the hindgut.

Depending on how many horses you have to feed, your hay bill can get expensive! One horse can consume between 15 and 30 bales of hay...