Is Late Cut Hay Good For Horses?

Late-cut hays can provide enough energy and nutrients (i.e., carbohydrate, protein, minerals, vitamins, etc.) for most horses to thrive, even if pregnant, lactating, or exercising. They typically contain fewer weeds than early-cut hay. Which cut of hay is best for horses? Mid- to late-maturity hays are best for horses with Read more…

What Is 3 Way Hay Horse?

The 3-Way blend is a mixture of Alfalfa, Oat, and Barley hay. What is the best type of horse hay? Alfalfa, white clover, red clover and birdsfoot trefoil are common types of legumes, with alfalfa being the most popular choice. Benefits: Legumes are higher in protein and calcium than grass Read more…

Why Do Horses Need Grain?

Horses are fed grain to increase caloric intake. Most grain provides one and a half times more energy per pound than hay. Grain feeds typically supply more protein than hay. Working horses perform well on a diet of 12 percent protein; however, for most horses, a minimum of eight percent Read more…

What Is N Gb Horse?

n/Gb. This means your horse is a carrier of the disease and has one copy of the GBED mutation. If bred, this horse has a 50 percent chance of passing the disease on to its offspring. What is my n in horses? Alleles: N = Normal/Unaffected, My = Myosin-heavy chain Read more…