How Much Hay Will My Horse Eat in 1 Year?
Madeline Boast, MSc
June 25, 2025
An equine nutritionist shares how to calculate your horse’s annual hay intake and how to reduce hay waste to help stretch your budget.
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An equine nutritionist shares how to calculate your horse’s annual hay intake and how to reduce hay waste to help stretch your budget.
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