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Rhizoma Peanut Hay for Horses

Rhizoma Peanut Hay for Horses: When horsemen think of legume hay, alfalfa invariably springs to mind with clover or lespedeza as...

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Refeeding the Starved Horse

Refeeding the Starved Horse: Horses, like other animals, use the food they eat to meet the requirements of growth and...

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Mudbound: Feeding Horses in Muddy Pastures

Mudbound: Feeding Horses in Muddy Pastures.  When it comes to horse care, mud makes everything harder. How can horse owners...

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First-Cutting Hay for Horses: Buy or Bypass?

First-Cutting Hay for Horses: Buy or Bypass? Some horse owners snub first-cutting hay for horses, regardless of whether it is grass...

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Geff running a hay sample

Sampling Techniques for Hay Analysis

Sampling Techniques for Hay Analysis: Accurate hay analysis depends on sample quality. In short, laboratories cannot do a worthwhile job...

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Feeding Horses Hay Before Grain Meals

Feeding Horses Hay Before Grain Meals: Concentrates perfectly complement a forage-based ration when they are fed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations....

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Feeding Low-Carbohydrate Hay or Straw to Obese Horses

Feeding Low-Carbohydrate Hay or Straw to Obese Horses: The excess weight carried by obese horses may be an indication of an...

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Watch Out For Toxic Plants in Hays, Pastures

Watch Out For Toxic Plants in Hays, Pastures: Aren’t horses smart enough to know what they can and cannot eat?...

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Determining Hay Quality for Horses

Determining Hay Quality for Horses:  Hay quality is assessed primarily through on smell, feel, and visual appearance. Generally, hay should...

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Feeding Preserved Forage to Horses

Feeding Preserved Forage to Horses: If you had the chance to feed your horse better for optimal health, behavior, and...

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