Alfalfa: Are Hay or Pellets Better Before Riding?
Research shows feeding horses alfalfa prior to riding can help buffer stomach acid and offers relief for ulcer-prone horses. But are hay or pellets better?
Horse-health-problem risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
Research shows feeding horses alfalfa prior to riding can help buffer stomach acid and offers relief for ulcer-prone horses. But are hay or pellets better?
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