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  1. Hay

    Horse Health
    Hello everyone, this is my first time posting. I had some hay cut 2 months ago. We flooded here a bit last few weeks and the bottom of the round bale got wet. It had mould only on where it was touching the ground. I removed all those layers on the bottom side till it got back to the dry crisp...
  2. Horse Feeds, Feeding and Nutrition
    Hey! I'm in the southern US and our grass is getting weak. I decided it was time to start using these beautiful haybales I paid oh so much money for since we've been in drought since July... only to see my horses refusing to eat them. o.o My horses have all three lived in the same place and...
  3. Horse Feeds, Feeding and Nutrition
    Is first cutting good to feed? Or would 2nd cutting be better? I have a mini so I am hoping it is lower NSC. If the hay is more mature can I know if the hay will be lower or higher in sugar content? I am looking into stocking up for the whole winter with some first cutting hay. I have already...
  4. Horse Feeds, Feeding and Nutrition
    Does free feeding really work? A lot of articles I have read say that if you feed your horse as much as they want, so they never run out for even 10 minutes, after a couple of weeks they will self regulate and only eat as much as they need. Preferably you would use hay nets. Has anyone had...
  5. Horse Feeds, Feeding and Nutrition
    I am looking into getting some hay. Would I clover mix be bad? Nutritionally would it be considered like and alfalfa hay mix? I believe the other part of the mix is timothy. I have heard that clover can mold easily and/or is really bad when moldy. Thanks!
  6. Barn, Stable, Shelter & Equipment
    What are peoples overall opinions on hay net fillers. Are they useful/helpful? Are there any improvements on current products that could help? Any advice would be great, thanks.
  7. Horse Feeds, Feeding and Nutrition
    I got offered some really cheap hay from a family member. Like $25 a bale for round bales. I’m pretty sure it’s grass hay. It’s just a field that she can no longer mow and they sold off all their cows years ago. I’m just wondering if it will be okay for my horses to eat. I know it won’t be the...
  8. Horse Feeds, Feeding and Nutrition
    Hey everyone, I already had a notion of it, but I have digging a little more and many people defend that horses, specially stalled ones should have 24h access to hay. Our horses are fed in meal times. It kind of worries me the night period, because the next meal is fed about 12 hours later. They...
  9. Horse Health
    I am wondering if my mini needs a grazing muzzle or not. He is already on the chunkier side but that’s how he was when i got him, about a month ago. I’ve started ground driving him 5-6 days a week for about 15-30 mins. My animals are on dry lot with very little grass. The do have 24/7 costal mix...
  10. Horse Feeds, Feeding and Nutrition
    Hey guys! I’m wondering what everyone’s feeding schedule is? How often do you give grain? And in the winter when they can’t forage do you give them constant access to hay? If a person has a weird schedule can a horse adapt to that? Like I have insomnia so I can’t fall asleep till 6am and don’t...
  11. Horse Feeds, Feeding and Nutrition
    Hello, My 12 yr old chestnut mare is obcessed with food, but it can be the pickiest eater in the world. The quality of the hay she eats is quite good, but it is not regular. Some bales have straw-type hay. The forrage is thicker. When that happens she simply will not eat it! I am talking about...
  12. Horse Feeds, Feeding and Nutrition
    Hello, I am new to having my horses at home and have run into my first dilemma! I have second cut local hay that had gotten wet on the outsides of the bales due to a recent storm that pulled my hay storage area apart. The bales have now gone mouldy only on the outsides/where they got wet...
  13. Horse Feeds, Feeding and Nutrition
    Could you please give me the Alfalfa hay rules. From what I’ve heard Alfalfa hay is to horses what spinach is to Popeye. my new horse had been sitting all year so is a bit lazy. I’ve had him for about a month in a half, he’s a pleasure/trail riding horse. When I ride him he’s slow and lacks...
  14. Horse Feeds, Feeding and Nutrition
    Hi All - First, I am so excited that I found this group as I am a new horse owner! I have read through some of the discussions and am excited to learn from you all! Backgroud: We have two quarter horse geldings - both 23 years old. Super sweet horses - used for 4H, E team, etc. We live in...
  15. Horse Feeds, Feeding and Nutrition
    Hey y'all, I get my hay locally. Last year, the hay was really good quality. The last two batches I've gotten, in May and August, has been mediocre. There are chicken feathers all through the hay, and when the horses finish their dinner, there are clumps of "something" that fell through the...
  16. General Riding queries
    Is it unusual for "fresh cut" smelling hay to be around?
  17. Horse Feeds, Feeding and Nutrition
    So tired of looking for hay! Given that this year has been terriblly rainy and bad for hay apparently, these are the two best options I'm finding at all. Option #1 - is a third cutting Orchard Grass - soft, green and brown in color, slightly dusty. Confused that seller claims it's lower in...
  18. Horse Feeds, Feeding and Nutrition
    I'm new to being responsible for finding my horses' hay as I boarded for the first 17 years and I'm terrified I made a huge mistake. I got a sample of 10 bales from this farmer and to me they seemed good, smelled good, nice color, soft. So I went ahead and bought 240 bales for the winter. Well...
  19. Horse Feeds, Feeding and Nutrition
    I recently posted in another section here about having to bring my horses home unexpectedly after boarding for 17 years. I have never had to find and buy my horses' hay before and I'm a little unsure, also having a bit of a hard time finding many options. But they are easy keepers, 22 and 27...
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