I’ve always been a firm believer in the benefits of feeding my horses alfalfa hay. However, I have friends and fellow horse owners who remain skeptical about whether alfalfa’s benefits justify its higher cost when compared to other hay options. Alfalfa hay offers numerous benefits for performance horses, including its high protein content for muscle …
“What should I look for in a good horse hay?” – It’s one of the first questions new owners ask. And it is an important question because the hay you feed your animal can often be what sets them on the path to good health and happiness. So how do you know which hay would …
Alfalfa: The ‘Queen of Forages’ or a dietary dilemma? As horse owners grapple with conflicting advice, understanding alfalfa’s true place in equine nutrition is crucial. As a long-time horse owner, I’ve seen firsthand both its remarkable benefits and the importance of balanced application. For instance, managing one mare’s digestive sensitivities required carefully balancing her alfalfa …
My friend feeds her horses Bermuda hay, and all of them radiate health; they have shiny coats, great bodies, and tons of energy. Seeing how healthy her horses seem made me wonder about Bermuda’s quality and nutritional value compared to other types of hay. Bermuda hay is good for horses; it’s high in fiber which …
During a recent visit to a friend’s horse farm, we noticed that he was feeding alfalfa cubes to his broodmares. This sparked our curiosity about potentially incorporating cubes into our own horses’ diet. However, we couldn’t help but wonder if alfalfa pellets might be an even better option. Nutritionally, there’s no difference between alfalfa pellets, …