Hay/Haylage

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Feeding Horse Hay on the Ground
When feeding horses, there seems to be two differing philosophies: On the ground or in an elevated feeder. Here’s how to choose what’s best for your horses.
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Small Versus Large Hay Bales
It is a management and sometimes economic decision whether you feed small or large bales of hay to your equids.
fermudagrass warm season grass
Are Warm Season Grasses Suitable for Senior Horses?
Warm season grasses are typically low in sugars, but they might not have enough digestible energy to meet some horses calorie needs.
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7 Management Tips to Reduce the Risk of Feed-Associated Equine Colic
Here are management and feeding-associated tips to help you avoid triggers for equine colic.
slow feed hay net
Pros and Cons of Hay Feeding Devices
What type of hay feeding method or device is best for your horse? Check out this research using ponies to gain insights and tips.
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Feeding Horses and Ponies Prone to Laminitis: Part 2
This article contains practical tips on feeding and managing those horses and ponies that are prone to laminitis.
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Choosing Hays for Overweight Horses Video
While horse owners worry about feeding alfalfa, it could be the right choice for overweight senior equids.
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Blister Beetle Poisoning in Horses 
Blister beetles can be deadly to horses. Understand the risks of blister beetle contamination of hay and how to protect your horses. 
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10 Tips for Feeding Forage to Horses
Since forage is the foundation of the equine diet, here are 10 key takeaways about feeding forages to your equids.
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Tips on Soaking Hay for Horses
Here are some tips on soaking hay for your horses. This is a practice that owners use to reduce sugars and respiratory irritants in forages.
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Equine Asthma
You can make environmental changes that can help a horse that has equine asthma.
pony ponies slow feeders
Research on Ponies and Slow Feeders
Researchers in Italy looked at how to feed ponies to reduce wastage and improve slowing feed intake.
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Use a Pasture Hay Feeder to Reduce Waste
You can benefit your horse's health and save time and money if you choose the right pasture hay feeder.
equine colic fresh forage and hay
Forage and Grain Tips to Reduce Equine Colic Risk
Selecting and feeding appropriate fresh forage and hay can help you avoid equine colic.
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Slow-Feed Hay Nets
Horse owners use many things to extend the amount of time a horse spends eating a specific amount of forage. Their reasons are to improve the horse's mental and physical health, and to reduce wastage of...
horses grazing Australia
Warm Season Grasses and Senior Horse Safety
While warm season grasses have uses in equine diets as grazing and hay, there can be serious issues with calcium imbalances due to the calcium-robbing of oxalate in these grasses.
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Top Tips for Using Equine Grazing Muzzles
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Horse Teeth by Age
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Tips on Feeding Older Horses with Dental Issues
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