Horse Hay: How Long Will a Bale of Hay Last One Horse?
A standard 40 lb square bale of hay lasts one horse 2–4 days based on an average intake of 15–20 lbs per day — roughly 2% of body weight in forage for a 1,000 lb horse. Duration varies with bale weight, feeding method, waste, and pasture access. The sections below walk through each variable with …