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Ep. 77: What’s Really Behind the Cost of Horse Hay?

Ep. 77: What’s Really Behind the Cost of Horse Hay?8 jun1 u 23 min

Hay season is here! While most horse owners focus on buying and feeding hay, few have firsthand experience with what it actually takes to grow, harvest, and store quality horse hay. In this episode, Jill shares her journey from boarding barns in Arizona to purchasing hay in Colorado and ultimately becoming a hay producer in Iowa. Along the way, we discuss the realities of hay farming, the challenges of producing quality forage, and answer listener questions about hay testing, nutrition, stora...