I would like to know what types of hay are the most nutritious for my 10 yr old mustang mare. Growing up, my family had horses, but i never really paid attention to what the different kinds of hay were. This is our first horse of our own, and we want her to stay healthy & happy. Please only answer only if you know what you are talking about. Thanx, Greatly Appreciated.

Alfalfa hay is favored in my area but it has many different classifications by what area it is produced. J/S

Commonly used plants for hay include mixtures of grasses such as rye grass (Italian rye grass, Lolium multiflorum), timothy, brome, fescue, coastal bermuda, orchard grass and other native species, depending on region. Many types of hay may also include legumes such as Alfalfa (lucerne) and clovers (red, white and subterraneum). Pasture flowers are also frequently a part of the mix, though other than legumes, which ideally are cut pre-bloom, flowers are not necessarily desired.

Oat, barley and wheat are occasionally seen in hay products, though more often only the stems are dried and baled after the grain is harvested, making a product called straw that is used for animal bedding and generally is considered poor animal fodder.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hay

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