Soaking feed helps increase the amount of water your horse consumes. Think about the cold winter and the hot summer – both examples of times when it is critical to ensure proper hydration. Lack of water is a primary cause Read more…
Senior feeds have higher crude fiber levels than regular horse feeds. These sources of fiber include beet pulp, rice bran, or alfalfa meal because they are easier for horses to digest. Senior feeds often have higher phosphorus levels as well 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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Read more…