What type of hay do you choose to feed your horse?

And why do you choose that kind?
And if you could feed any type of hay, what would be your first choice?

My first choice is orchard/alfalfa. That said, during the drought last year, when hay was difficult to find, and expensive when it was found, I settled for a nice grass mix with a bit [...]

is their an equation to tell you approximately how much hay and grain to feed a horse.?

Is there an equation to tell me approximately how much to feed a given horse. I know that there are many factors, but I just need an estimate. I need to take into account weight and work load. Does anyone know of a good website with ration information.
how would lack of pasture [...]

How many bales of hay does a trail horse eat in a week?

I do not have a horse yet; I’m trying to figure out how much money I need to feed a horse. I live in a desert, so I can’t have any green pasture.
The rule of thumb for feeding horses is 1 lb of feed for every 100 lbs of body weight. The average [...]

a question on horse hay?

ok my bf got some hay for his horse turned out it had this type of flower in it. the flower is a light purple color and the bud is an off white color. its not stickery or poky. i’ve never seen this in hay before. can any tell me what it might be and [...]

Can i feed my horse hay only?

Well i was wondering because i have friends who only give there horses hay and they seem fine. Is this okay to do with a healthy horse? my horse is very healthy and so could i do this with him?
my horse is on feed and everything i was just wondering if this is possible/good to [...]

Did You Know That Horses Can Get Hay Fever

I have been around horses for quite some years but I have never heard this allergic reaction described as hay fever (as in the same problem that humans suffer with). I don’t get it myself, for which I am very grateful, but I do have friends that do, and can see the misery it [...]