Alfalfa/Mixed Grass hay forages are becoming very popular across the United States.  This popular forage blend combines the best of both types of hay forages, more with extra protein from the alfalfa and a complete maintenance from the grass hay blend.  The grass mixture is of orchard grass, timothy grass and other Idaho native grasses.  The ratio of 30% alfalfa and 70% mixed grass hay forages is what these bales are targeted for.  Getting the right blends in each bale of hay is a huge challenge, as in the field, one part of the field may become more forage dominant than the other, thus making it difficult to get the same blend of alfalfa/mixed grass in each bale of hay.  This hay would not be for animals on specific diet regimens due to all the variances. 

Protein - Not Less Than 12%
Crude Fat - Not Less Than 1%
Crude Fiber - Not More Than 32%
Moisture - Not More Than 12%

*Persons requiring a more detailed analysis to make informed decisions about their animals feeding regimen should have their own individual analysis completed.

The most important thing in a horse’s diet is water. Provide plenty of fresh clean water at all times.  All forage grazing animals need long stem forage in their diets. The long stem forages can be supplemented with hay forages made into cubes and pellets. We recommend that you feed by weight and not by volume.  1-2% of a horse’s weight should be fed daily in hay forages.  This amount may vary depending on the animal’s needs and the horse’s activity.  Therefore, if a horse weighs 1,000lbs and is a performance horse, 20lbs of forage would be sufficient, however, consult with a veterinarian or a nutritionist for selected forage types and specific needs for your animal(s).  Make feed changes gradually over a period of 7 days.