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 ...

The best hay is still green and dry — but not too dry. It should be made of grasses and legumes and have stems, leaves, and seed heads that haven’t quite opened up. Foods that make up a horse ...

There are many types of hay utilized for horses. What works best will vary, depending on the region (certain types of hay grow better in different climates) and the needs of your individual horse.

Horses have to find their hay attractive and texturally appealing, otherwise they won’t eat it. “This implies that stem size should range from small to moderate, with a substantial proportion ...

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Alfalfa is known to buffer the acid found in a horse’s stomach, possibly aiding in the prevention of ulcers, and feeding it before riding has been shown to have positive effects.