Should Horses Get More Hay in the Winter?

Updated March 21, 2025

In this episode of Ask the Vet, Dr. Lydia Gray and SmartPaker Dan respond to a viewer question about hay vs grain for horses when the weather gets cold. Dr. Gray also references guidelines set forth by the National Research Council.


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