Comments for Quality Horse Hay Information and Transport http://www.qualityhorsehay.com All About Horse hay, Transportation and equine accessories... Sat, 12 Feb 2011 02:37:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Comment on Horse owners, where would you cut corners if you absolutely had to save money and still keep your horses? by Sandra fuller http://www.qualityhorsehay.com/hay-delivery/horse-owners-where-would-you-cut-corners-if-you-absolutely-had-to-save-money-and-still-keep-your-horses#comment-8543 Sandra fuller Sat, 12 Feb 2011 02:37:20 +0000 http://www.qualityhorsehay.com/hay-delivery/horse-owners-where-would-you-cut-corners-if-you-absolutely-had-to-save-money-and-still-keep-your-horses#comment-8543 I like to add I don't get my nails/hair/Smoke.I buy my clothes at yardsales.I too keep the thermostat down 65 in winter 78 in summer.I also buy a complete feed so there's no reason for supplements.I weigh how much hay they get in hag bag net using a farm hanging scale each feeding so know exactly how they are getting.I also use rodent proof large human food grade containers with screw on lids.I watch my gas usage sometimes I ride my bike to the stables luckily its only 4 miles and I do my own vaccines and I go in with the other boarders on coggins test so it saves on barn call.Another one that saves money and frustration is to borrow before buying if you're not sure it'll work for you're horse and always return in the condition you got it and if it's works then buy one for you're horse.My friend spent major $$$ on things that didn't work for her horse. I like to add I don’t get my nails/hair/Smoke.I buy my clothes at yardsales.I too keep the thermostat down 65 in winter 78 in summer.I also buy a complete feed so there’s no reason for supplements.I weigh how much hay they get in hag bag net using a farm hanging scale each feeding so know exactly how they are getting.I also use rodent proof large human food grade containers with screw on lids.I watch my gas usage sometimes I ride my bike to the stables luckily its only 4 miles and I do my own vaccines and I go in with the other boarders on coggins test so it saves on barn call.Another one that saves money and frustration is to borrow before buying if you’re not sure it’ll work for you’re horse and always return in the condition you got it and if it’s works then buy one for you’re horse.My friend spent major $$$ on things that didn’t work for her horse.

]]> Comment on Horse owners, where would you cut corners if you absolutely had to save money and still keep your horses? by Sandra fuller http://www.qualityhorsehay.com/hay-delivery/horse-owners-where-would-you-cut-corners-if-you-absolutely-had-to-save-money-and-still-keep-your-horses#comment-8542 Sandra fuller Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:11:37 +0000 http://www.qualityhorsehay.com/hay-delivery/horse-owners-where-would-you-cut-corners-if-you-absolutely-had-to-save-money-and-still-keep-your-horses#comment-8542 I already do most of this stuff except the farrier.I wouldnt want to screw their feet up.Also I do this to save money on hay I buy round rolls and lay them on their side in my shed on and peel it off and feed by hand instead of feeding square bales which are usually cost more and weigh less.I also let my horse graze with hobbles on during the summer on the place I board let's me do that as long as I stay and watch her.and spread any droppings she leaves.It saves them mowing so much with the tractor.I do this two days a week and take a book and lunch.She gets the extra nice green grass I save money buying less hay.It's a win win.I also talked with my vet about not deworming all the time.He stated that recent studies done showed parasites are beginning to develope higher resistance due to over use and to change the thinking of total erradication to keeping them more at manageable level.So I only deworm 2 times a year now spring&fall and I always rotate.I use to deworm every 8 weeks that got expensive.I also only give appropriate vaccines for the season and region.To save money on shavings I put in a stall mat their well worth the money.I also buy sturdy equipment I have a manure rake that's 7 years old.I also hang it up after every use so it doesn't get damaged.I also clean & repair all my horse blankets at the end of winter and seal them up in bags at home I've had one expensive but well worth Rambo Rhino blanket for 8 years still going strong.Tried the cheap blankets didn't last a year.I shop EBay & Craigslist/Jeffers/yard sales.You can find great used horse items at the places. I already do most of this stuff except the farrier.I wouldnt want to screw their feet up.Also I do this to save money on hay I buy round rolls and lay them on their side in my shed on and peel it off and feed by hand instead of feeding square bales which are usually cost more and weigh less.I also let my horse graze with hobbles on during the summer on the place I board let’s me do that as long as I stay and watch her.and spread any droppings she leaves.It saves them mowing so much with the tractor.I do this two days a week and take a book and lunch.She gets the extra nice green grass I save money buying less hay.It’s a win win.I also talked with my vet about not deworming all the time.He stated that recent studies done showed parasites are beginning to develope higher resistance due to over use and to change the thinking of total erradication to keeping them more at manageable level.So I only deworm 2 times a year now spring&fall and I always rotate.I use to deworm every 8 weeks that got expensive.I also only give appropriate vaccines for the season and region.To save money on shavings I put in a stall mat their well worth the money.I also buy sturdy equipment I have a manure rake that’s 7 years old.I also hang it up after every use so it doesn’t get damaged.I also clean & repair all my horse blankets at the end of winter and seal them up in bags at home I’ve had one expensive but well worth Rambo Rhino blanket for 8 years still going strong.Tried the cheap blankets didn’t last a year.I shop EBay & Craigslist/Jeffers/yard sales.You can find great used horse items at the places.

]]> Comment on How Much Hay Should A Horse Get Every Day? by admin http://www.qualityhorsehay.com/horse-hay/how-much-hay-should-a-horse-get-every-day#comment-8540 admin Mon, 19 Jul 2010 04:35:39 +0000 http://www.qualityhorsehay.com/?p=683#comment-8540 Rita, the size and condition of your mares as well as the size and quality of your round bales would need to all be taken into account for any kind of evaluation. I have found that a mature horse will consume around 25-30 pounds per day total including hay, feed or grain, grazing. A mature horse does well with approximately 12% protein and a lactating mare approximately 16% protein diet. Rita, the size and condition of your mares as well as the size and quality of your round bales would need to all be taken into account for any kind of evaluation. I have found that a mature horse will consume around 25-30 pounds per day total including hay, feed or grain, grazing. A mature horse does well with approximately 12% protein and a lactating mare approximately 16% protein diet.

]]> Comment on How Much Hay Should A Horse Get Every Day? by Rita Wathke http://www.qualityhorsehay.com/horse-hay/how-much-hay-should-a-horse-get-every-day#comment-8539 Rita Wathke Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:28:00 +0000 http://www.qualityhorsehay.com/?p=683#comment-8539 my two mares, about 900 lb each eat a big roll of hay in a week. is that too much, should i go to baled hay. they get very little exercise thank you Rita Wathke my two mares, about 900 lb each eat a big roll of hay in a week. is that too much, should i go to baled hay. they get very little exercise
thank you
Rita Wathke

]]> Comment on Will the EZ unroller work with alfalfa hay? by Al Cooper http://www.qualityhorsehay.com/alfalfa-hay/will-the-ez-unroller-work-with-alfalfa-hay#comment-8504 Al Cooper Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:13:28 +0000 http://www.qualityhorsehay.com/alfalfa-hay/will-the-ez-unroller-work-with-alfalfa-hay#comment-8504 The Alison Hay Processor unrolls large round bales and converts them to small square bales. Any leaves that fall will still be delivered to the baler because all of the unroller floors are solid. The problem is often with the type of baler used in the unrolling porcess. The New Holland and the JD balers use a side delivery with augers or fingers feeding the Alfalfa into the bale chamber. This process causes most of the leaves to be formed in the bottom part of the square bale. No leaves are lost, but are all compressed in the bottom of the bale. This problem is eliminated by the use of an in-line style square baler such as a Heston, Massey Ferguson,Challenger and New idea. These balers feed the Alfalfa directly to the center and the packer forks deliver the leaves evenly throughout the bale. I have personally used all three brands of balers and have found the IN-Line baler to work best for unrolling Alfalfa. The Alison Hay Processor unrolls large round bales and converts them to small square bales. Any leaves that fall will still be delivered to the baler because all of the unroller floors are solid. The problem is often with the type of baler used in the unrolling porcess.

The New Holland and the JD balers use a side delivery with augers or fingers feeding the Alfalfa into the bale chamber. This process causes most of the leaves to be formed in the bottom part of the square bale. No leaves are lost, but are all compressed in the bottom of the bale.
This problem is eliminated by the use of an in-line style square baler such as a Heston, Massey Ferguson,Challenger and New idea. These balers feed the Alfalfa directly to the center and the packer forks deliver the leaves evenly throughout the bale.
I have personally used all three brands of balers and have found the IN-Line baler to work best for unrolling Alfalfa.

]]> Comment on Will the EZ unroller work with alfalfa hay? by Al Cooper http://www.qualityhorsehay.com/alfalfa-hay/will-the-ez-unroller-work-with-alfalfa-hay#comment-8503 Al Cooper Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:01:30 +0000 http://www.qualityhorsehay.com/alfalfa-hay/will-the-ez-unroller-work-with-alfalfa-hay#comment-8503 The Alison Hay Processor that converts large round bales to square bales does not alter the quality of the hay being processed. Any leaves that fall from the hay will be delivered to the baler because all parts of the unroller or converter have solid floors. The problem is often with the type of baler used in the unrolling process. The Alison Hay Processor that converts large round bales to square bales does not alter the quality of the hay being processed. Any leaves that fall from the hay will be delivered to the baler because all parts of the unroller or converter have solid floors. The problem is often with the type of baler used in the unrolling process.

]]> Comment on How much riding and horse care experience do you need to buy and keep a horse? by Kerrie Moore http://www.qualityhorsehay.com/horse/how-much-riding-and-horse-care-experience-do-you-need-to-buy-and-keep-a-horse#comment-8502 Kerrie Moore Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:06:08 +0000 http://www.qualityhorsehay.com/horse/how-much-riding-and-horse-care-experience-do-you-need-to-buy-and-keep-a-horse#comment-8502 I have ridden horses on and off for years but never owned one. Since i had my 3 children i never found the time to carry it on so have not ridden now for 8 years but i now am able to buy and care for a horse inc where to keep it!Is my experience enough to own a horse? I only want to ride it for pleasure,not show it or jump it. I have ridden horses on and off for years but never owned one. Since i had my 3 children i never found the time to carry it on so have not ridden now for 8 years but i now am able to buy and care for a horse inc where to keep it!Is my experience enough to own a horse? I only want to ride it for pleasure,not show it or jump it.

]]> Comment on What is the difference between Timothy and Alfalfa hay? by Bree http://www.qualityhorsehay.com/equine/what-is-the-difference-between-timothy-and-alfalfa-hay#comment-4964 Bree Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:28:09 +0000 http://www.qualityhorsehay.com/alfalfa-hay/what-is-the-difference-between-timothy-and-alfalfa-hay#comment-4964 Alfalfa was originally grown for cattle feed, and for the most part only America and Australia feed it to their horses. I perfer grass hays, with supplements if worked. Then again I have also lost a horse to blister beatles which eat the flowering parts of Alfalfa. Also alfalfa can be linked to higher risks of colic, and founder. However some horses do great on it, so know your horse know what your feeding. I have seen horses due horrible on grass and great on alfalfa, but if you decide to switch foods do it slowly especially if switching to alfalfa, it can be rich and you do not want to chance colic. Alfalfa was originally grown for cattle feed, and for the most part only America and Australia feed it to their horses. I perfer grass hays, with supplements if worked. Then again I have also lost a horse to blister beatles which eat the flowering parts of Alfalfa.
Also alfalfa can be linked to higher risks of colic, and founder.
However some horses do great on it, so know your horse know what your feeding. I have seen horses due horrible on grass and great on alfalfa, but if you decide to switch foods do it slowly especially if switching to alfalfa, it can be rich and you do not want to chance colic.

]]> Comment on Horse????? by nokhada5 http://www.qualityhorsehay.com/horses/horse#comment-3532 nokhada5 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:22:59 +0000 http://www.qualityhorsehay.com/horses/horse#comment-3532 i would try your local tack shops for flyers and talk to the employees. both are good resources for finding exactly what you are looking for. I know the ladies down at my local shops are not only in the horse business but talk to everyone coming in and out of there, they can help put the word out and vice-versa. i would try your local tack shops for flyers and talk to the employees. both are good resources for finding exactly what you are looking for. I know the ladies down at my local shops are not only in the horse business but talk to everyone coming in and out of there, they can help put the word out and vice-versa.

]]> Comment on Horse????? by cb2006 http://www.qualityhorsehay.com/horses/horse#comment-3531 cb2006 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:44:22 +0000 http://www.qualityhorsehay.com/horses/horse#comment-3531 equinehits.com I liked this site the best when I was selling my horse. Good luck! equinehits.com I liked this site the best when I was selling my horse. Good luck!

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