Dirt is a natural part of the equine diet. It contains minerals that a horse may be missing and has beneficial microbes that benefit digestion. Horses in the wild and in our pastures have been eating dirt forever. This common phenomenon of dirt eating even has a name: geophagia. What Read more…
about 1 to 2%. Undiluted horse manure contains modest levels of nitrogen (about 1 to 2% of dry weight), and supplies small amounts of N to plants via slow release. Is horse manure a good source of nitrogen? Horse manure is Nitrogen-rich though it doesn’t have particularly high quantities of Read more…
COW SENSE: When a horse a natural ability to use for roping, cutting and general cow work, they possess good cow sense. Horses with a good cow sense are said to be “cowy”. CRITTER: Often in speaking of cows or horses a cowboy calls them a “critter.” Other animals can Read more…
“Hay’s for horses, straw is cheaper, grass is free, you live on a farm and you get all three!” What is the old saying about hay is for horses? Hay is for horses, better for cows, pigs don’t eat it ’cause they don’t know how. What does the saying hay Read more…
(sarcastic) Said as a retort to someone saying hey (any sense of the interjection), used to indicate that the speaker disapproves of the usage of the word “hey”, perhaps due to a dislike of informal speech. quotations ▼ What is the full saying hay is for horses? Hay is for Read more…
Any hay that has been properly cured and dried before being baled should be stable and can be fed as soon as needed. There are no nutritional advantages to storing hay for weeks or months prior to use. How long should hay be left before feeding to horses? So how Read more…
7 Best Horse Feed Brands Triple Crown. Triple Crown produces high-quality equine feeds that will allow your horse to thrive. Nutrena. To meet your horse’s energy level and age, Nutrena carefully formulates the right blend of nutrition for individual dietary needs. Purina. Tribute. Modesto Milling. Hallway Feeds. Manna Pro. What Read more…
If your hay producer has cured the hay properly prior to baling, it can be fed directly off the field. How long after cutting hay can you feed it to horses? So how soon can you feed new hay? If the hay is cut and bailed in perfect conditions with Read more…
Why are horses considered a pest? Wild horses are considered to be a pest animal because of the damage they cause to the environment. Wild horses can: increase soil erosion – by killing vegetation, disturbing the soil and creating paths along frequently used routes. Is a horse’s predator? The horse, Read more…
01 of 05. Roughage and Fiber. Roughage includes fresh pasture, hay, and hay substitutes. 02 of 05. Mineral and Vitamin Supplements. Salt blocks can be a form of enrichment and important minerals. 03 of 05. Ration Balancers. 04 of 05. Concentrates. 05 of 05. Complete Feeds.