Equine Nutrition
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Preventing Mold in Hay
Preventing mold from infesting your hay is all about humidity and heat management. Stack your hay loosely on stacks to allow for maximum air flow between bales under cover.
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Timothy Hay vs Orchard Grass Hay
Understand the benefits of feeding timothy grass and orchard grass hay for horses, with a focus on their nutritional content and the importance of high quality, palatable types of grasses. Learn...
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Bahia Grass Hay & Bahiagrass Pasture for Horses
We discuss the benefits of feeding bahiagrass, a perennial warm-season grass species perfect for pasture and forage for your horses. Learn about bahia grass adaptability to various soil types and...
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Feeding Horses in Winter: The Importance of Free Choice Hay
Hay is the principle source of fiber in domestic animals, and provision should be made to obtain sufficient hay for them, as hay is a far better feed in very...
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Winter Weather & Feeding in Very Cold Temperatures
In cold weather the best thing to feed horses is fiber as much as they will eat. Good quality hay is the best answer. Horses digest the fiber in the...
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Alfalfa Hay
Alfalfa, the legume, is a hay commonly fed to horses. Here we discuss how to identify alfalfa hay, when to feed it, and explain what the difference is between grass...
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Forage, Hay, and Horse Care In Summer and Winter
We discuss the importance of providing horses with adequate hay and pasture forage during both the winter and summer months to meet their nutritional needs. Topics include the amount of...