Bales are aprox 52inches long (each bale varies a bit), then 22inches by 15 inches.
Price:
$38.95
SKU:
10032
About This Item
Timothy hay is a top choice for horses due to its high fiber, moderate protein, and low sugar/starch, making it great for digestion, weight management, and metabolic issues, suitable for all life stages, promoting dental health, and being palatable for "easy keepers," growing horses, and those needing a lower-sugar forage. Its digestibility and balanced nutrition support overall wellness, from gut health to a shiny coat, and it comes in various forms like bales, pellets, and cubes.
Key Benefits
Digestive Health: High fiber aids gut motility and prevents issues like colic.
Weight Management: Ideal for "easy keepers" and obese horses due to its lower calorie/sugar content.
Nutritional Balance: Offers essential vitamins (like copper, zinc) and minerals without excess calories or protein.
Dental Care: The coarse nature helps wear down teeth, preventing overgrowth.
Palatability: Horses find it tasty and readily consume it.
Versatile: Suitable for all horses, including growing, breeding, and performance horses, as well as metabolic cases.
Types & Quality
First Cut: Coarser, higher fiber, lower sugar.
Second Cut: Softer, leafier, more balanced nutrients.
Third Cut: Very soft, sweet, lower fiber, good for sensitive horses.
Quality Indicators: Look for bright green color, fresh smell, soft texture, visible leaves, and low dust to ensure maximum nutritional value.