CBFan
Well-Known Member
Just about to get my forage analysed for the second time. Last year I did my hay as it was from the same source and I had access to the barn and it was my horse's main source of forage as there was so little grass.
This year we are at a new yard and it looks likely that he will have access to grass all winter and thus I am hoping to get away with feeding less hay. He is currently out at night, in during the day and only eating 4kg hay over a 12 hour period which is nothing for 17hh horse!
Hay is from a consistent source but I can't guarantee each bale is from the same field all winter and I won't be able to gain access to take a sample from the whole stock...
So am I right in thinking grass analysis is the most sensible move this year?
This year we are at a new yard and it looks likely that he will have access to grass all winter and thus I am hoping to get away with feeding less hay. He is currently out at night, in during the day and only eating 4kg hay over a 12 hour period which is nothing for 17hh horse!
Hay is from a consistent source but I can't guarantee each bale is from the same field all winter and I won't be able to gain access to take a sample from the whole stock...
So am I right in thinking grass analysis is the most sensible move this year?