Blog - Horse n Hay

Automatic Waterers vs. Troughs: Health, Cost, and Maintenance Compared

Compare automatic waterers vs troughs: health impact, upfront and ongoing costs, and maintenance for horses.

Compare hay bales, pellets, and cubes for your horse: nutrition, fiber, digestibility, dental needs, feeding tips, costs.

Western vs English riding: which fits you and your horse? Compare tack, goals, training, cost, safety, and time commitments.

Buying vs leasing a horse: upfront vs ongoing costs, maintenance, liability, insurance, lease terms, commitment, rider fit.

Gelding vs Stallion as a Pet: Practical guide for non-breeders—temperament, safety, care, training, costs, suitability.

Group vs. individual turnout: pros, cons, and tips to choose for your horse - space, safety, social needs, costs, and care.

Stall vs pasture boarding: practical, no-nonsense comparison for your horse's well-being—health, safety, exercise, turnout, costs

Barn first-aid kit audit: 30-item checklist for horse care; verify contents, storage, expiration, and routine upkeep.

Weight Loss Resistance: diagnose why your overweight horse won't lose weight; review diet, teeth, parasites; plan safe exercise.

Practical checklist to identify and treat common equine skin issues: signs, diagnosis tips, care, treatments, prevention.