We supply our horses with a lot of hay, and sometimes I get asked how I decide the correct amount to feed each one. If you’re a horse owner, you know hay is an important part of your horse’s diet. But are you aware of how much hay a horse needs to eat per day? …
Feeding your horse hay is a necessity unless they live in pastures with healthy grass year-round. But how do you know what type of hay is best for your horse? With so many varieties available, it’s hard to know which one suits your horse’s needs-especially if this is your first time owning a horse. There …
Hello, I’m Miles Henry. as a lifelong horseman with seven racehorses currently under my care, I’ve spent countless hours ensuring my horses receive the best nutrition possible. In this comprehensive guide, “What Do Horses Eat? An Equine Nutrition Guide,” I explore the essentials of equine nutrition, including understanding horse digestion, natural diets, common feeds, nutrient …
“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 …
My neighbor, a father of two, has been considering buying a horse for his kids. Naturally, he’s curious about the costs, especially how long a bale of hay might last. To answer that, I came up with a table illustrating the hay consumption of a 1,000-pound horse that eats 2% of its body weight daily, …
While some people may think that all horse hay is the same, this is far from accurate. There is a wide variety of forages and qualities of hay; some are much better for your horse’s health than others. Knowing how to choose the best hay for your horse is essential. To choose the best hay …
My friends and I went to the feed store because we heard there was a good deal on alfalfa hay bales. But it turned out that it was only the three-string bales on sale, and I wasn’t sure I could handle its weight. This led me to wonder how much hay bales weigh, not only …
I avoid feeding hay in bulk because I fear it will mold and my horses won’t eat it, or if they do eat it, they’ll get sick. But some horse owners disagree with me and put round hay bales in their pastures. I decided to find out if horses will eat moldy hay and whether …
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 …
Have you ever observed your horse’s grazing habits and wondered, “Does my horse really need to eat all the time?” It’s a common question among horse owners, often stemming from the observation of natural grazing patterns in the wild. Yet, as we delve into the world of horse diets, we realize that there’s more than …