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Less Is More Horsemanship Forum
Welcome to the Less Is More Forum. This forum is to post questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, principles, concepts and ideas regarding Natural Horsemanship and more importantly, the philosophy of "Less IS More". This is a place where like-minded people can come to throw away all the old traditional ways of training, and riding, and begin to experience a new FREEDOM in their relationship with their equine partners. Whether your goal is to learn more about natural horsemanship, get support for your own personal Less Is More belief, find solutions for problems that are hindering your relationship, begin a journey of discovery or healing, this is your home. Regardless of what the current "fads" are in traditional circles or natural horsemanship circles, I encourage you to think 'outside the box'. Feel free to post a message.
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Connie
Apr 24, 08 - 5:22 PM |
Hay prices starting to rise from last year
The Horse.com The USDA has released several crop reports that indicate the number of hay acres will be down in 2008. The department also reported that the existing hay supply is lower than previous years. This information, combined with higher input costs (fuel, fertilizer, land rent) and higher grain prices (corn, soybean, wheat), will likely lead to increased hay prices. Through the fall of 2007 to the spring of 2008, Minnesota's Sauk Center Quality Tested Hay Auction recorded record prices. Average hay prices were $100 a ton higher in 2007-2008 than the previous five-year average. To prepare for higher prices, the University of Minnesota recommended that horse owners: · Remember quality forage should be the backbone of your horse's diet. · Have a good working relationship with a hay supplier to ensure a consistent and reliable source of hay. · Consider adding hay storage space to reduce the effects of price and seasonal fluctuations. · Buy hay early. Do not wait until late summer or fall to buy hay. · Plan in advance. Budget for the price increase and re-evaluate how many horses you can afford to feed. · Finally, try to keep your hay type (like grass or alfalfa) consistent. Constantly changing hay types can lead to horse health problems, specifically colic. Connie Beckner~~Lafayette Indiana ~~Equine Sports Massage Therapist~~ ~~Practitioner of Mind Meeting Mind Awareness Horsemanship |
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