Long Road Farm

05/30/2026

The hot weather will be coming! Some great research-based info 🌞

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05/21/2026

05/13/2026

If protein % in a feed or ration balancer is make-or-break for a horse’s diet, hay is probably the bigger issue.

Example:
For every 2% increase in protein, you only gain about 10g more protein per pound of feed.

A horse eating 6 lbs/day of a 12% feed gets about 326g of protein.
The same horse eating 6 lbs/day of a 14% feed gets about 381g.

That’s only a difference of 55g.

20 lbs/day of an 8% protein hay provides about 726g of protein on its own, enough to meet many horses’ basic protein needs.

This doesn’t account for digestibility or amino acid profile, but it does show that forage contributes far more protein to the total diet than small changes in feed protein %.

This ONLY refers to protein; forage alone will not provide adequate vitamins/minerals for working or breeding horses.

05/13/2026

Thanks to Leslie for fitting our saddles!

05/13/2026

We have lots of beautiful Transfeeder hay! Great for horses, sheep, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, you name it! Green, clean, compact bales of deliciousness 💚

05/10/2026

Check out Transfeeder's new updated website for lots of great info about their hay products!

Transfeeder, an Agricultural Corporation, has been in the forage production, processing and marketing since 1985.

05/10/2026

While I've never had a horse with sweet itch, I have known a few. A very frustrating condition for both horse and owner!

Imagine finally quelling your horse’s insatiable urge to rub, scratch, roll, and bite at himself in an attempt to relieve his allergic itch

05/10/2026

Many horse owners understand the importance of feeding forage first—but it’s just as important to look closer at how that forage is offered 🌾

When possible, hay should be fed free choice rather than in set meals. Free-choice hay allows horses to eat as much or as little as they need throughout the day, supporting their natural trickle feeding behaviour 🐎

With that being said, many horses become overweight on free choice hay which is why it is important to test your hay and understand the calorie content.

Constant access to forage plays a key role in:
• Reducing the risk of gastric ulcers ⚠️
• Supporting healthy digestion 🌿
• Satisfying the horse’s natural need for continuous chewing

It can also help keep horses mentally occupied—especially if they are stalled with limited moment and social interaction🧠

If your horse gains weight with free choice hay, look at the nutritional quality, and implement slow feeders and lower calorie roughage.

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05/09/2026

FAR Equine Nutrition is officially ONE year old! 🎉

To celebrate this milestone, I’m offering a small giveaway as a thank you for the incredible support over the past year.

I honestly cannot believe how much this business has grown. What started as a passion for equine nutrition and helping horses has turned into the opportunity to work with so many incredible owners and horses across a wide range of disciplines and needs.

Over the past year, FAR Equine Nutrition has:
• Supported 51 clients
• Worked with 101 horses
• Delivered 7 educational talks
• Supported performance horses, seniors, metabolic cases, rescues, hard keepers, ulcer-prone horses, and everything in between
• Collaborated with veterinarians and other equine professionals as part of a team-based approach
• Continued to grow through ongoing education, research, and professional development

This year has also included valuable learning opportunities and discussions with leading professionals in the equine industry, all of which continue to strengthen the science-based, evidence-driven approach behind FAR Equine Nutrition.

Most importantly, I am incredibly grateful to every client who has trusted me with their horses, referred others, shared my work, and supported this journey. It truly means so much.

To celebrate, I am giving away:
✨One free virtual nutrition consultation (45–60 minutes).✨
Applicable to new or existing clients. This session includes assessment and recommendations only. Written programs, follow-up support, and additional services are not included.

To enter:
• Like this post
• Follow FAR Equine Nutrition
• Tag your friends in the comments below

Sharing this post will earn additional entries ✨
Winner will be selected and privately messaged on Tuesday!

Thank you for an incredible first year — I’m excited to see what year two brings.