The basic foundation of any diet for a horse is forage. Hardworking horses, mares with foals, young horses or any other individuals that need additional calories are often fed grain and concentrates, ...

The majority of the equine diet should be based on forage, which serves as a source of fiber and nutrients. However, some horses might not readily consume all types of hay. To that end, a team of ...

Kris Hiney has a list of maladies that will kill her horses, and when it comes to choosing the best hay for them, she’s got a couple things in mind. Hiney is an associate professor at Oklahoma State ...

The need for quality horse hay—shorthand for attributes desirable in hay fed to equines—has not quite lifted yet. “We’re still in hay feeding season as pastures have not greened up as yet; now is not ...

Hay prices are spiking this year, driven up by a drought-induced shortage of the crop. It’s affecting ranchers across the board, but horse owners in particular are feeling the pinch. Horses eat higher ...

Just like people, some horses have a high metabolism and can eat more food without becoming overweight. Therefore, it is important to tailor each horse's feeding program to meet his individual needs, ...

Hay production has become a viable option for property owners in Brazoria County looking for ways to make their land more useful, while paying less in property taxes. Many of the county's forage ...