Hay or haylage

[Daytona]

Which is actually less fattening as I've heard two difo stories. If the horse is a good doer and you don't want to restrict intake which is best to give with the hope they not going to get too fat.

I've acquired a new mare who looks like she holds weight well, she seems to prefer hay to haylage so currently she is on hay but going forward which is best to not put too much weight on.

 

[chestnut cob]

Hay, and you can soak it and/or mix with straw if you are trying to keep her slim (straw adds bulks without the calories). I have soaked haylage in the past but find it goes a bit yucky.

 

[RosieBM123]

Hay is less fattening