All forage is produced to the highest standard with crops regularly checked for noxious (and potentially deadly) weeds such as ragwort. Each bale is supplied on a refund or replace basis, although problems are rare. You are dealing with a crop and each year it can vary with climatic conditions. Anybody can make hay in a good year - it is doing so in a bad year where the skill comes in. We barn condition the hay to ensure that the dust is kept to a minimum and the crop is at the correct moisture content.
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Forage typesTimothy hay: A different species of grass native to the UK that typically grows taller than normal grass. It produces hay that is higher in fibre and lower in sugar content so it is excellent for horses who are prone to laminitis. More information >
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Hay: Mostly made in June. We sell conventional bales and large bales of various sizes. There is the softer meadow hay and the slightly courser seed hay.
Haylage: Small (conventional) bales which in our case are wrapped in black plastic. Easier to handle than the larger bales
Wrapped hay: This is something Mike developed which is somewhere between hay and haylage. It keeps beautifully but for owners who do not have a lot of indoor/barn storage it is ideal as it can be kept outside provided it is used within a month or so of opening.
Silage: Much more moist and rarely used for horses. Mostly for cattle.
"It’s a pity you cannot smell on the internet because each of our bales instantly transports you back to the hay meadows of Summer even when its snowing or raining outside. It’s the ultimate takeaway for your horse."
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Longhope Livery
Preecemore Farm School Lane Longhope Gloucestershire GL17 0LJ |
Telephone Numbers
01452 830316 (Land-line) 07833 645062 (James) 07760 785856 (Fiona) |
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