Open Bale

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For an explanation about the physical characteristics reported in the next table, please refer to the document Evaluation Guidelines for Hays for Horses (pdf).

Physical Characteristics

Equine Digestible Energy and Crude Protein Content

Comments

This is very typical horse hay. Even though it is quite mature, it actually tested well and it will be good for the horses. The stems were soft, and this means the horse will want to eat all what it needs, but slowly through out the day. Horse should have free access to this type of hay.

Note that this big square bale looks sun-bleached, but it is only the outside layer. Inside the hay is green, so the sun bleaching is no big deal.

• Click here to read tables with energy and protein requirements and expected feed consumption of various types of horses (pdf).
• More detailed information of nutrient composition of this hay and how it meets the requirements of a horse.