Alfalfa Timothy Hay for Horses

September 17, 2024

If you're seeking an optimal feed option for your horses, our high-quality Alfalfa Timothy blend is the perfect choice. Specially formulated to provide exceptional nutrition, our Alfalfa Timothy supports your horse's overall health and performance. This mixed forage is a combination of our two of the most popular forages fed to horses in a blend that is moderate to low in protein and sugar.

Benefits of Alfalfa Timothy for Horses

A significant advantage of feeding Alfalfa Timothy to horses is its positive impact on digestion and gut health. The combination of alfalfa and timothy grass for horses ensures a balanced fiber mix that supports a healthy digestive system. The high fiber content promotes efficient digestion, lowering the risk of issues like colic and gastric ulcers.

Alfalfa Timothy also provides an optimal nutritional profile, rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and proteins crucial for overall equine health. The protein content aids in muscle development and repair, helping horses maintain optimal strength and performance.

Moreover, Alfalfa Timothy is ideal for horses needing extra calories to maintain a healthy weight. The blend provides a balanced ratio of carbohydrates and fats, offering a sustainable energy source without the risk of excessive weight gain or obesity. This makes Alfalfa Timothy cubes a convenient and effective option for feeding your horses.

Benefits of Alfalfa Hay for Horses

Alfalfa hay is high in protein to support active and growing horses and low in carbohydrates, making it an excellent option for carb-sensitive animals. It is a highly palatable feed option for horses, aiding digestion with balanced calcium levels that reduce the risk of stomach ulcers. The low starch content in alfalfa hay pellets is perfect for restricted diets, delivering essential nutrition without excessive carbs.

Some additional benefits of alfalfa hay for horses are:

Nutrient Density - alfalfa is packed with protein, calcium, and energy
Digestive support - alfalfa hay helps to line and buffer the stomach from acidity
A great source of calories
Alfalfa hay supports the hindgut and protects from the stomach lining from ulcers
Alfalfa hay is great for chewing and stimulates saliva production

Benefits of Timothy Hay for Horses

Standlee Timothy is highly palatable, low to moderate in protein, and high in digestible fiber. It makes for a great choice for easy keepers. It’s perfect for maintaining a healthy weight and is incredibly tasty and packed with essential fiber.

Some additional benefits of timothy hay for horses are:

Digestion support
Great for weight management
It supports bone health as it is rich in calcium and phosphorus
It helps to maintain a healthy and shiny coat
Timothy hay is a great option for horses that are prone to colic
It is a great hay for horses who struggle with obesity
It helps to support muscle gain, breathing, and endurance

What Horses is Alfalfa Timothy Recommended For

It is recommended for growing horses (moderate to rapid growth), underweight horses, performance horses, mares in late pregnancy and lactating, breeding stallions, senior horses, horses with sensitivity to carbohydrates, and horses with gastric ulcers.

Standlee Alfalfa Timothy Hay Products

Alfalfa Timothy Pellets

Standlee Premium Western Forage Alfalfa Timothy Pellets are high-density, ¼ inch pellets. This mix combines two of the most popular forages fed to horses in a blend that is moderate to low in protein and sugar.

Alfalfa Timothy Chopped Hay

Premium Alfalfa Timothy Chopped is manufactured by cutting Standlee forage into approximately 2-4” pieces. A small amount of canola oil is added to the chopped forage to control any potential dust. This mix combines two of the most popular forages fed to horses in a blend that is moderate to low in protein and sugar.

Alfalfa Timothy Hay Cubes

Premium Alfalfa Timothy Hay Cubes are formed by coarsely grinding Standlee forage and forcing it through a large die with heat and steam.

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