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, …
I’ve spent over 30 years hauling, stacking, and feeding hay in Louisiana barns. My Thoroughbreds are still in training, and they need every calorie to maintain weight and keep muscles firing through hard campaigns. But with my Quarter Horses and a few easy-going trail mounts, I quickly learned that feeding the same rich, leafy hay …
Choosing between Timothy, Bermuda, and Alfalfa hay isn’t just about protein percentages—it’s about matching the forage to your horse’s workload, metabolism, and environment. After decades of feeding performance horses, trail mounts, and young stock, I’ve learned that the “best hay for horses” depends on context. The wrong choice can lead to weight issues, digestive upset, …
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, …