Category Archives: Feed Costs

Horse Feed: More Than Just Percentages

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Gina T.

Horse owners frequently compare feeds based primarily on the information on the feed tag or supporting data from web sites.  While this is a quick comparison to make, it may not always be the best comparison.  Why, you ask? Well, what is …

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Using Hay Replacers for Horses

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Emily L.

When times of severe draught or other weather phenomenon result in poor quality or availability of pastures and hay, horse owners often turn to complete feeds (i.e. feeds that contain a full diet of roughage, protein, vitamins, minerals, and other …

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Selecting the Right Feed

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Megan C.

Browsing through the aisles of your local feed store, it’s likely you have noticed the variety of horse feeds available.  National brands, regional brands and local manufacturers all crowd the shelves, adding to the confusion.  Which feed is right for your …

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Stretching Your Horse Hay Budget

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Gina T.

We all know that next to water, forage is the most important part of a horse’s diet. Without it they just can’t survive. With the high prices of forage there are a few ways you can get a little more …

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Judging Hay Quality for Horses

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Gina T.

Because hay is such a common part of a horses diet, judging quality on visual inspection is important, as lab analysis is not always easily available.  Here are three simple things to look for to help you select the best …

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Reading Horse Feed Directions – How Much to Feed?

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Gina T.

When horse feeds are formulated, they are developed to provide nutrition to all sizes of horses – nutrient needs go up as the size of the horse goes up.  So, feeding directions are often provided in the following format: Activity …

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Making Cents Out of Horse Feed Costs

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Gayle R.

I was recently called to a boarding and lesson barn to help the owner evaluate her feed program.  With the rising costs of bedding, labor, insurance, electricity and hay, she wanted to look at options at saving money.  The farm …

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