Hay

When is this year’s hay safe to feed to your horse?

With the recent fine weather, horse owners across the UK have started to stock up on this year’s freshly baled hay — but when is it safe to feed it?

Should I feed my horse hay over the summer?

Rachel Fraser speaks to Kirsten Holland, BVetMed(hons), MRCVS, of Paragon Veterinary Group and independent equine nutritionist, Clare MacLeod MSc RNutr, to find out more

How to make hay: Horse & Hound’s guide

If you are struggling with the rising costs of buying in hay — and questioning its quality — it is worth investigating how to make hay on your own land

H&H Feed Week: Know your forage: which is the perfect type for your horse?

Being aware of the benefits and shortfalls of different forages will help you make an informed decision when it comes to selecting the right products for your horse

Hay blamed for two positive drug tests at international show

Dust in hay a risk to humans as well as horses

‘I’ve always thought about dust when I make up haynets at work or on the yard but the mask really put it into perspective’

Fairytale ending for rescued Spikey as he finds fabulous new home *Promotion*

Watch the final video in our series which has followed the progress of rescue horse Spikey with our charity of the year, World Horse Welfare

What is the best way to feed hay? Spillers explains... *Promotion*

Spillers' equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some helpful advice on the best way to feed hay to a horse

Stunning Spikey given new chance in life *Promotion*

Watch the first of our series of videos following the progress of rescue horse Spikey as he undergoes rehabilitation with our charity of the year, World Horse Welfare

Hay-feeders that deliver forage naturally in the field and stable

If you're looking to feed your horse forage as nature intended, check out this selection of feeders designed with their physical and mental health in mind

How should I feed to compensate for nutritionally poor hay? Spillers explains... *Promotion*

Spillers' equine nutritionist Clare Barfoot provides one H&H forum user with some helpful advice on how to feed when hay quality is changeable

When is hay at its best? [H&H VIP]

The question of how long to wait before feeding freshly-baled hay always provokes debate among horse owners. Hanna Lindon investigates

How nutritious is your hay? New business set up to help

Company launched to improve equine diets

Somerset needs you! Horse world mobilises to help flood victims

Can you help by donating hayledge or hay to horse owners that have been left devastated by the recent flooding?

Why horse owners should be stocking up on hay now

After the long hard winter, savvy horse owners could grab themselves a bargain by stocking up on hay now

HAYGAIN hay steamers has launched a new website

Hay steamer company, HAYGAIN, has launched a new website

Quantity over quality for hay this season?

Although prices are set to remain stable, after the wettest summer on record there are concerns about hay quality

Hay and straw prices still high, say horse owners

Horse owners are suffering punitive hay and straw prices for the second year running

New truck designed to make moving hay around easier

A farmer from Wales has invented a new truck designed to make moving large bales of hay around easier

Money-saving haynet launched on to market

The net simply fits over bales of hay in a round feeder and is said to slow the rate of consumption while keeping paddocks clean