Standlee Barn Bulletin

November 12, 2019

Feeding horses should be easy, but unfortunately, it has become quite challenging for our modern horses. We have outlined 5 common mistakes that are made when feeding horses. 1. Not Feeding Enough Quality Hay The horse has evolved as a grazing animal; forage plays a pivotal role in equine health. Horses are non-ruminant herbivores also known as a “hindgut fermenters”. Their digestive tract is made...

November 4, 2019

Have you ever heard the phrase, ‘A bored dog is a bad dog’? Well, the same can be said about a rabbit. Boredom in rabbits may look different depending on the specific animal, as some may become depressed while others become destructive. Here we’ll help identify boredom and what can be done to prevent it, to help your rabbit live a long, active, and happy life. Why is boredom bad for...

October 16, 2019

To understand weight gain and loss in horses, we must first be able to accurately evaluate the horse’s current body condition. The Body Condition Scoring (BCS) system has been developed to help horse owners visually determine if their horse is overweight, underweight or in ideal condition. It assigns values from 1 to 9, to classify horses from underweight to overweight in each the following...

September 17, 2019

In order to understand the importance of certified noxious weed free forage, let’s first look at what noxious weeds are and what threat they pose to our environment. Noxious weeds grow aggressively and scavenge moisture, nutrients, and sunlight from other plants. Noxious weeds are weeds that cause harm to the environment by: Competing against native plants Threatening pollinators that...

September 4, 2019

Did you know that with every Standlee Forage alfalfa product purchased you’re doing good for the planet and the environment by supporting sustainable agriculture? What is sustainable agriculture? Simply stated, sustainable agriculture approaches keep production and contribution to society perpetually. The practices are environmentally friendly, conserve resources, financially profitable, and...