Ep. 4: Hay Now! Why Forage is the Foundation of the Equine Diet

Hay, equine nutrition gets complicated quickly! So, to keep things simple, we’re taking a step back and covering the basics. In this episode, we discuss why forage is the most important part of a horse’s diet. 

Forage comes in several forms. Most commonly, horses consume forage as baled hay or grass pastures. But beet pulp, alfalfa pellets, hay cubes, and even some complete bagged feeds count as forage.

Join our conversation to:

  • Find out how much forage a horse should eat each day;
  • Learn how many times a day horses should get hay servings;
  •  Get tips for feeding horses who can no longer chew hay;
  • And more!

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