ok my bf got some hay for his horse turned out it had this type of flower in it. the flower is a light purple color and the bud is an off white color. its not stickery or poky. i've never seen this in hay before. can any tell me what it might be and if its ok for horses to eat?
it is just regular grass hay. some just have buds and some have the whole flower bloomed out.
i've looked a pics of clover and it don't look the same. the bale is move this flower than hay.

It sounds like some sort of clover, don't worry about it. Horses aren't stupid and they won't eat something they shouldn't. Haven't you ever noticed the plants growing tall in the pasture, while the rest of it is very short?

They are selective, even when it come to that flake of hay given for breakfast. I watch my horses separate the flake sometimes, going so far as to fling the rejected hay out of their stall or outdoor bin.

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