Hay prices are spiking this year, driven up by a drought-induced shortage of the crop. It’s affecting ranchers across the board, but horse owners in particular are feeling the pinch.

Horse quality hay should have less weeds in it, but those bales with little or no weeds are normally higher quality. Johnson grass is also included as something to watch out for in bales.

The Kentucky Horse Council held an emergency meeting this week, and a hay "hotline" has been established to bring in donations and match them with those in need. But more needs to be done.

For example, a 1,000-pound horse will eat 15 to 20 pounds of hay daily. That’s the equivalent of roughly one small square bale of 40-60 pounds every few days.

Just like people, some horses have a high metabolism and can eat more food without becoming overweight. Therefore, it is important to tailor each horse's feeding program to meet his individual ...

Hay production has become a viable option for property owners in Brazoria County looking... Hay is for horses — and for saving money Chron Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo ...

Tom Johnston is a hay producer in western Wyoming who sells his hay to horse owners across the country. He has been doing this since the 1980s. On a crisp fall morning, Johnston was out working in ...