Equine Forage Products
GENERAL INFORMATION
General Information
Green Meadows Forage offers a wide selection of products including grass and alfalfa forage, timothy/alfalfa forage, and pellets to keep your horses fit and healthy. Select different tabs to learn more about each of our different equine forage products or compare products below to determine which is best for your horse.
| Product | Description | Use | Analysis | Feeding Guidelines | Pkg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equal Balance | A low-starch (10% or less NSC*), molasses-free grass forage mix for horses with metabolic issues. | Highly digestible with high energy and high fiber for horses with Cushing's disease (insulin resistance) or Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM). |
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Complete hay replacement—feed at a minimum rate of 1.5% of body weight (15 lbs. on a 1000 lb. horse) per day. Supplement to long-stem hay— feed at a rate of ½%-1% of body weight ( 5-10 lbs. on a 1,000 lb. horse) per day. | 50 lb. Bag |
| Alfalfa | A high-protein, processed alfalfa forage for all classes of horses. | Highly digestible and energy dense for horses with higher energy requirements such as performance horses and lactating mares. |
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Complete hay replacement—feed at a minimum rate of 1.5% of body weight (15 lbs. on a 1000 lb. horse) per day. Supplement to long-stem hay— feed at a rate of ½%-1% of body weight ( 5-10 lbs. on a 1,000 lb. horse) per day. | 50 lb. Bag |
| Grass | A lower protein, processed blend of timothy and orchard grass forage for all classes of horses. | Highly digestible with sufficient energy for horses with low energy requirements such as mature, idle horses. |
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Complete hay replacement—feed at a minimum rate of 1.5% of body weight (15 lbs. on a 1000 lb. horse) per day. Supplement to long-stem hay— feed at a rate of ½%-1% of body weight ( 5-10 lbs. on a 1,000 lb. horse) per day. | 50 lb. Bag |
| Timothy/Alfalfa | A moderate-protein processed blend of timothy and alfalfa forage for all classes of horses | Highly digestible with sufficient energy for mature horses with normal energy requirements and moderate activity levels such as trail and pleasure riding. |
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Complete hay replacement—feed at a minimum rate of 1.5% of body weight (15 lbs. on a 1000 lb. horse) per day. Supplement to long-stem hay— feed at a rate of ½%-1% of body weight ( 5-10 lbs. on a 1,000 lb. horse) per day. | 50 lb. Bag |
Feed separately in a feed bin or bucket, or mix with daily ration. Mixing may help reduce rapid consumption (bolting) and slow the digestive passage through the gut to maximize digestion.
*Non-structural carbohydrates.
General Forage Products
GRASS - TIMOTHY & ORCHARD GRASSES
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS- Crude Protein (min.)
8.0%
- Crude Fat (min.)
2.0%
- Crude Fiber (max.)
30.0%
ALFALFA - NATURALLY SUN-CURED ALFALFA
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS- Crude Protein (min.)
15.0%
- Crude Fat (min.)
2.0%
- Crude Fiber (max.)
30.0%
TIMOTHY/ALFALFA - TIMOTHY GRASSES & SUN-CURED ALFALFA
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS- Crude Protein (min.)
11.0%
- Crude Fat (min.)
2.0%
- Crude Fiber (max.)
30.0%
Specialty Forage-Based Products
EQUAL BALANCE
Combination of Timothy Grass, Orchard Grass,Soybean Hulls, Vegetable Oil, Dried Brewers
Yeast, Vitamins A, D3 and E.
Ultra-low NSC complete forage
formulated to meet the nutritional
needs of metabolically-challenged horses
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
- Crude Protein (min.)
9.0%
- Crude Fat (min.)
6.0%
- Crude Fiber (max.)
30.0%
- Starch (max.)
4.0%
EQUAL BALANCE
Equal Balance
Equal Balance is a high-quality nutritional feed product designed to replace conventional hay in your horse’s diet. Made from a combination of timothy hay, orchard grass, soybean hulls, vegetable oil, dried brewers yeast, and vitamins A, D3, and E, Equal Balance supports your horse’s digestive health and promotes the immune system.
- Equal Balance is a low starch (NSC* 10% or less), molasses-free grass forage for horses with metabolic issues
- This forage is highly digestible, high in energy and fiber to provide ideal nutrition to your equine.
- It is ideal for horses with Cushing’s disease (insulin resistance) or Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM).
"My Horses LOVE Equal Balance. I LOVE it because the Forage is consistent, nutritious and reasonably priced every time. Best of all, there is no waste. It's hard to find good hay both at home and on the road while traveling the Show Circuit. Green Meadows Forage has been the answer to keep my Feeding Program very nutritious, economical, the Horses love it and it's easy to pack in the trailer for travel. Thank you for keeping my horses going on all 8 cylinders!!!”
Linda Rodeffer, FL
Equal Balance Benefits:
- Equal Balance is natural, palatable, and a consistent source of blended timothy and orchard grasses for all classes of horses.
- This feed can replace up to 100% of your horse’s hay or pasture requirements.
- In addition to its palatability, Equal Balance supports blood building and digestive health with yeast, a natural source of B vitamins, and helps to promote the immune system.
- Each bag is chopped to enhance digestion, making it easy for your horse to absorb the nutrients.
- Equal Balance can help reduce your horse’s metabolic concerns with controlled starch while still supporting its muscle growth and maintenance.
- Convenient and mess-free bags make it easy to rely on the same palatable nutrition for your horse, and reduces the typical sorting and waste you may find with baled hay.
Equal Balance Guaranteed Analysis:
- Crude Protein (min.)
9.0%
- Crude Fat (min)
6.0%
- Crude Fiber (max.)
30.0%
- Starch (max.)
4.0%
- Vitamin A (min.)
600 IU/lb
- Vitamin D (min.)
60 IU/lb
- Vitamin E (min.)
5 IU/lb
| Product | Description | Use | Analysis | Feeding Guidelines | Pkg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equal Balance | A low-starch (10% or less NSC*), molasses-free grass forage mix for horses with metabolic issues. | Highly digestible with high energy and high fiber for horses with Cushing's disease (insulin resistance) or Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM). |
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Complete hay replacement—feed at a minimum rate of 1.5% of body weight (15 lbs. on a 1000 lb. horse) per day. Supplement to long-stem hay— feed at a rate of ½%-1% of body weight ( 5-10 lbs. on a 1,000 lb. horse) per day. | 50 lb. Bag |
Feed separately in a feed bin or bucket, or mix with daily ration. Mixing may help reduce rapid consumption (bolting) and slow the digestive passage through the gut to maximize digestion.
*Non-structural carbohydrates.
Daily feeding rates will vary depending on the desired body condition, gain, and look.
Provide plenty of clean, fresh water at all times.
GRASS FORAGE
Grass Forage
Green Meadows’ premium chopped grass forage product is a low-protein forage ideal for all classes of horses, particularly those with low energy requirements such as mature or idle horses. Made with a combination of timothy and orchard grasses, cane molasses, vegetable oil, and a natural preservative, this product provides high-quality nutrition to your animal while still being easily digestible.
Green Meadows Grass Forage Benefits:
| Green Meadows Forage Benefits | Feeding Directions | |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasure & Mature Horses | Forage harvested at the peak of its nutritional value provides a high-quality, nutritious forage only diet for maintenance without the need for grain or energy concentrates. | Complete hay replacement—feed at a minimum rate of 1.5% of body weight (15 lbs. on a 1000 lb. horse) per day. Supplement to long-stem hay— feed at a rate of ½ %-1% of body weight ( 5-10 lbs. on a 1,000 lb. horse) per day |
| Performance Horses | Alfalfa-based forages provide an energy-dense, consistent quality diet needed to maintain condition under the strain and stress of training, traveling and competition while maintaining digestive health. | Complete hay replacement—feed at a minimum rate of 1.5% of body weight (15 lbs. on a 1000 lb. horse) per day. Supplement to long-stem hay— feed at a rate of ½ %-1% of body weight ( 5-10 lbs. on a 1,000 lb. horse) per day. |
| Breeding Stock & Growing Horses | Hand-sorted, high quality, energy-dense forage has optimal palatability which encourages intake during breeding season and late gestation in mares. | Complete hay replacement—feed at a minimum rate of 1.5% of body weight (15 lbs. on a 1000 lb. horse) per day. Supplement to long-stem hay— feed at a rate of ½ %-1% of body weight ( 5-10 lbs. on a 1,000 lb. horse) per day. |
| Senior Horses | Short chopped forage is easy to chew and digest for older horses with poor teeth and a less effective digestive system. Chopped forage requires less chewing while still allowing for mastication which is necessary for digestion. | Complete hay replacement—feed at a minimum rate of 1.5% of body weight (15 lbs. on a 1000 lb. horse) per day. Supplement to long-stem hay— feed at a rate of ½ %-1% of body weight ( 5-10 lbs. on a 1,000 lb. horse) per day. |
| Horses with Heaves | Forage is sun-cured, sorted and aspirated to remove dust, then treated oil and/or molasses making an ideal diet for horses with respiratory problems or allergies. | Complete hay replacement—feed at a minimum rate of 1.5% of body weight (15 lbs. on a 1000 lb. horse) per day. Supplement to long-stem hay— feed at a rate of ½ %-1% of body weight ( 5-10 lbs. on a 1,000 lb. horse) per day. |
Feed separately in a feed bin or bucket, or mix with daily ration. Mixing may help reduce rapid consumption (bolting) and slow the digestive passage through the gut to maximize digestion.
*Non-structural carbohydrates.
Daily feeding rates will vary depending on the desired body condition, gain, and look.
Provide plenty of clean, fresh water at all times.
ALFALFA FORAGE
Alfalfa Forage
Made from sun-cured alfalfa, cane molasses, vegetable oil, and a natural preservative, Green Meadows’ premium chopped alfalfa forage serves as a high-protein forage for all classes of horses. Easily digestible and energy dense, this forage is ideal for horses with high energy requirements such as performance horses and lactating mares.
Alfalfa Forage Benefits:
| Green Meadows Forage Benefits | Feeding Directions | |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasure & Mature Horses | Forage harvested at the peak of its nutritional value provides a high-quality, nutritious forage only diet for maintenance without the need for grain or energy concentrates. | Complete hay replacement—feed at a minimum rate of 1.5% of body weight (15 lbs. on a 1000 lb. horse) per day. Supplement to long-stem hay— feed at a rate of ½ %-1% of body weight ( 5-10 lbs. on a 1,000 lb. horse) per day |
| Performance Horses | Alfalfa-based forages provide an energy-dense, consistent quality diet needed to maintain condition under the strain and stress of training, traveling and competition while maintaining digestive health. | Complete hay replacement—feed at a minimum rate of 1.5% of body weight (15 lbs. on a 1000 lb. horse) per day. Supplement to long-stem hay— feed at a rate of ½ %-1% of body weight ( 5-10 lbs. on a 1,000 lb. horse) per day. |
| Breeding Stock & Growing Horses | Hand-sorted, high quality, energy-dense forage has optimal palatability which encourages intake during breeding season and late gestation in mares. | Complete hay replacement—feed at a minimum rate of 1.5% of body weight (15 lbs. on a 1000 lb. horse) per day. Supplement to long-stem hay— feed at a rate of ½ %-1% of body weight ( 5-10 lbs. on a 1,000 lb. horse) per day. |
| Senior Horses | Short chopped forage is easy to chew and digest for older horses with poor teeth and a less effective digestive system. Chopped forage requires less chewing while still allowing for mastication which is necessary for digestion. | Complete hay replacement—feed at a minimum rate of 1.5% of body weight (15 lbs. on a 1000 lb. horse) per day. Supplement to long-stem hay— feed at a rate of ½ %-1% of body weight ( 5-10 lbs. on a 1,000 lb. horse) per day. |
| Horses with Heaves | Forage is sun-cured, sorted and aspirated to remove dust, then treated oil and/or molasses making an ideal diet for horses with respiratory problems or allergies. | Complete hay replacement—feed at a minimum rate of 1.5% of body weight (15 lbs. on a 1000 lb. horse) per day. Supplement to long-stem hay— feed at a rate of ½ %-1% of body weight ( 5-10 lbs. on a 1,000 lb. horse) per day. |
Feed separately in a feed bin or bucket, or mix with daily ration. Mixing may help reduce rapid consumption (bolting) and slow the digestive passage through the gut to maximize digestion.
*Non-structural carbohydrates.
Daily feeding rates will vary depending on the desired body condition, gain, and look.
Provide plenty of clean, fresh water at all times.
TIMOTHY/ALFALFA FORAGE
Timothy/Alfalfa Forage
Our blend of premium chopped timothy grass and sun-cured alfalfa combined with cane molasses, vegetable oil, and natural preservatives is an excellent source of highly digestible energy for all classes of horses. This product is a moderate protein forage that is highly digestible and ideal for horses with normal activity levels such as trail and pleasure riding.
Green Meadows Timothy/Alfalfa Forage Benefits:
| Green Meadows Forage Benefits | Feeding Directions | |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasure & Mature Horses | Forage harvested at the peak of its nutritional value provides a high-quality, nutritious forage only diet for maintenance without the need for grain or energy concentrates. | Complete hay replacement—feed at a minimum rate of 1.5% of body weight (15 lbs. on a 1000 lb. horse) per day. Supplement to long-stem hay— feed at a rate of ½ %-1% of body weight ( 5-10 lbs. on a 1,000 lb. horse) per day |
| Performance Horses | Alfalfa-based forages provide an energy-dense, consistent quality diet needed to maintain condition under the strain and stress of training, traveling and competition while maintaining digestive health. | Complete hay replacement—feed at a minimum rate of 1.5% of body weight (15 lbs. on a 1000 lb. horse) per day. Supplement to long-stem hay— feed at a rate of ½ %-1% of body weight ( 5-10 lbs. on a 1,000 lb. horse) per day. |
| Breeding Stock & Growing Horses | Hand-sorted, high quality, energy-dense forage has optimal palatability which encourages intake during breeding season and late gestation in mares. | Complete hay replacement—feed at a minimum rate of 1.5% of body weight (15 lbs. on a 1000 lb. horse) per day. Supplement to long-stem hay— feed at a rate of ½ %-1% of body weight ( 5-10 lbs. on a 1,000 lb. horse) per day. |
| Senior Horses | Short chopped forage is easy to chew and digest for older horses with poor teeth and a less effective digestive system. Chopped forage requires less chewing while still allowing for mastication which is necessary for digestion. | Complete hay replacement—feed at a minimum rate of 1.5% of body weight (15 lbs. on a 1000 lb. horse) per day. Supplement to long-stem hay— feed at a rate of ½ %-1% of body weight ( 5-10 lbs. on a 1,000 lb. horse) per day. |
| Horses with Heaves | Forage is sun-cured, sorted and aspirated to remove dust, then treated oil and/or molasses making an ideal diet for horses with respiratory problems or allergies. | Complete hay replacement—feed at a minimum rate of 1.5% of body weight (15 lbs. on a 1000 lb. horse) per day. Supplement to long-stem hay— feed at a rate of ½ %-1% of body weight ( 5-10 lbs. on a 1,000 lb. horse) per day. |
Feed separately in a feed bin or bucket, or mix with daily ration. Mixing may help reduce rapid consumption (bolting) and slow the digestive passage through the gut to maximize digestion.
*Non-structural carbohydrates.
Daily feeding rates will vary depending on the desired body condition, gain, and look.
Provide plenty of clean, fresh water at all times.
ALFALFA PELLETS
Alfalfa Pellets
Green Meadows forage Alfalfa Pellets are palatable quarter-inch pellets that are easy to feed and store. On average, most horses comfortably consume 2 percent of their body weight in dry forage per day. This equates to 20 pounds of dry forage per day for a 1000-pound horse. Green Meadow Forage recommends that you weigh the proper amount of forage to ensure proper feeding. Green Meadow Forage also recommends that pelleted and cubed forage not be the sole source of forage, since feeding some long-stem forage such as hay may help eliminate boredom and prevent stall vices.
Feeding Instructions:
Feed Green Meadows Alfalfa Pellets at a minimum rate of 1.5 percent of your horse’s body weight per day. Green Meadows Alfalfa Pellets are recommended to be fed wet, soaked in water for 30 minutes or until properly softened for horses that have dental problems or for horses that aggressively consume their feed.
Gradually replace existing hay with Green Meadows Alfalfa Pellets over a 7-10 day period. Replace existing hay on a one to one basis Green Meadows Alfalfa Pellets.
Never feed moldy or insect infested forage to horses. Always provide free-access to fresh, clean water.
Ingredients:Naturally Sun-Cured Premium Alfalfa Forage
Net weight:
50 pounds
Alfalfa Pellets Guaranteed Analysis
- Crude Protein (min.)
17.0%
- Crude Fat (min)
1.5%
- Crude Fiber (max.)
30.0%
TIMOTHY PELLETS
Timothy Pellets
Feeding Instructions:
Gradually replace existing hay with Green Meadows Alfalfa Pellets over a 7-10 day period. Replace existing hay on a one-to-one basis with Green Meadows timothy pellets.
Most horses comfortably consume 2% of their body weight in dry forage per day. This equates to 20 pounds of dry forage per day for a 1,000 pound horse. Green Meadows Forage recommends that you weigh the proper amount and do not feed pelleted or cubed forage as the only source of feed, since feeding some long-stem forage such as hay may help eliminate boredom and prevent stall vices.
For horses that aggressively consume feed or have dental problems, we recommend feeding Green Meadows timothy pellets wet, soaked in water for 30 minutes or until properly softened. Never feed moldy or insect infested forage to horses. Always provide free-access to fresh, clean water.
Ingredient:
Naturally Sun-Cured Premium Timothy Grass Forage
Net weight:
40 pounds
Timothy Pellets Guaranteed Analysis
- Crude Protein (min.) 8.0%
- Crude Fat (min) 1.5%
- Crude Fiber (max.) 35.0%