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 …
Did you know that hay makes up the bulk of most horses’ diets, often providing 80–100% of their daily fiber needs? As a long-time horse owner with experience across Louisiana tracks like Fair Grounds and Delta Downs, I’ve learned that choosing the right hay is one of the most important decisions for your horse’s health, …
Alfalfa hay for horses: powerful nutrition when used right, potential problems when it’s not. In my 25+ years of training and owning Thoroughbred racehorses, I’ve seen alfalfa transform underweight colts into strong performers. But I’ve also watched it backfire—easy keepers gaining too much weight, or idle horses developing digestive upset. The truth? Alfalfa isn’t a …
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, …