Minimizing wastage in round hay bales stored outdoors has many advantages. Hay for horses traditionally comes in two forms: square...

To stored hay in good condition, pay particular attention to the conditions where the bales are stored. Choose a spot...

The color of horse hay is very useful in determining the quality of the hay. Methods of curing and storing...

An age-old question: when is feeding old hay to horses O.K.? Hay doesn’t come stamped with an expiration date. Sometimes...

Cultivating good-quality hay is no easy task and is dependent on cooperative weather for optimal success. Hay farmers must keep...

As autumn shifts to winter, or summer droughts begin to set in, horse owners in many climates must provide horses...

Common hays fed to horses include various pure grass hays, mixed grass hays, and legume hays such as alfalfa (lucerne)...

Choosing hay for your horse has much to do with his metabolism. Is your horse an easy keeper that requires...

Fiber fermentation in the hindgut provides the horse with energy to grow, work, and play. The fiber fraction of a...

Horsemen recognize the importance of good-quality forage for horses and ponies. As such, horse owners are becoming savvier in choosing...