Hay is simply dried grass, clover, alfalfa and similar forage plants and/or mixtures of these plants and it’s the ideal food for grass grazing animals, which would include both horses and cows. What is the best hay for cattle? alfalfaFine alfalfa or oat straw best is best for cattle. Avoid Read more…
Hay can be fed loose on the ground or in safely tied hay nets. Remember, however, to provide more piles or nets than horses in the field, to prevent them fighting. Hay racks can be used, but make sure that the one chosen is designed specifically for horses. How do Read more…
Alfalfa can be grazed as a single-species or mixed with grass. Mixed pastures may not be appropriate for horses that are overweight or prone to certain metabolic conditions. Legumes can be safely grazed by healthy horses. Can you feed horses in a field? Hay can be fed loose on the Read more…
Field-kept horses obtain moisture from pasture. In fact, fresh pasture is approximately 60–80% moisture, meaning they obtain a substantial amount of water while grazing. In contrast, grains, concentrates, and baled hay contain far less moisture, which means horses need to drink more to meet their water needs. Do horses know Read more…
A horse is, indeed, a transport, but not a vehicle. A vehicle is a man-made thing. Is a horse a car? Horses are vehicles, according to our state court of appeals. Is a horse a type of vehicle? Horses are not vehicles. So, while a horse is certainly a form Read more…
A remuda is a herd of horses that ranch hands select their mounts from. The word is of Spanish derivation, for ‘remount’ i.e. “change of horses” and is commonly used in the American West. The person in charge of the remuda is generally known as a wrangler. What is an Read more…
Horse Manure Compost In fact, small amounts of horse manure can be easily composted using a shovel or pitchfork. In addition, a simple, free-standing pile can be easily turned into compost. While adding additional organic materials to the pile can create a more nutritional fertilizer, it is not always necessary. Read more…
Sometimes horses eat sand because they’re bored, or because they don’t get enough hay or grass. In rare cases a horse will eat sand because he has a mineral deficiency, possibly due to a lower immune system or because he is shedding his winter coat. How do I stop my Read more…
Forages are a basic necessity for normal functioning of the equine digestive system, and forage requirements are supplied most easily by pasture and hay. Horses should consume at least 1 percent of their body weight in hay or pasture grasses and legumes each day. Can a horse live without hay? Read more…
Sometimes horses eat sand intentionally as a result of a mineral deficiency. This can be prevented by providing a mineral supplement. Psyllium mucilloid is commonly accepted as the therapeutic and preventative treatment of sand when management changes are not enough. Why does my horse eat sand? Sometimes horses eat sand Read more…