Feeding Forage Pellets to Horses: The Complete Guide
Hay pellets, also called forage pellets when made from hay, provide fiber and nutrients in a compact form that is easy to weigh, store, and feed. They can supplement baled hay or help meet forage needs when chewing long-stem hay becomes difficult. The right choice starts with the forage inside the pellet and how it fits the rest of your horse’s diet. [1] At Standlee, that understanding...
Teff Hay for Horses: Benefits, Nutrition and Feeding Guide
You may be considering Teff because your horse maintains weight a little too easily, or because you are looking more closely at sugar and starch in the feeding program. Before making a change, there are a few useful questions to answer. What does Teff provide? How does it compare with the hay you already feed? And what should you check before choosing it for your horse? A strong Forage...
Timothy Hay for Horses: Benefits, Nutrition and Feeding Guide
Choosing hay comes with plenty of questions. Is Timothy a good fit for your horse? Would pellets or cubes make feeding easier? And what does the information on the bag actually tell you? You do not need to become a nutrition expert to make an informed choice, but understanding a few key details can make those decisions more straightforward. Timothy hay can be part of many feeding programs, but the...
Fall Horse Care: How to Prepare Your Horse for Cooler Weather
A good fall horse care routine goes beyond pulling blankets out of storage. Changes in pasture availability, forage quality, water intake, workload, and weather can all influence how a horse should be managed throughout the season. Preparing early gives you time to evaluate your horse’s body condition, review their forage program and address health, barn or pasture needs before winter...
Providing Forage vs. Premium Forage: Why the Difference Matters for Your Horse
Believing that all hay provides the same basic nutrition is one of the most common assumptions in the horse world. It is also one of the most expensive assumptions to hold onto. Every horse owner provides forage in some form. That might mean a flake of hay tossed over a fence or a carefully sourced supply delivered by the ton. Far fewer horse owners are feeding a true premium forage program built...
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