Blue Mountain Hay - High Altitude Forage

05/05/2026

Alfalfa often gets a bad reputation… but the science tells a very different story! 🌿

In our latest blog, we break down what experts like Dr. Stephen Duren and Dr. Tania Cubitt have been emphasizing all along 👇

When used intentionally, alfalfa can support
✨ Gastric comfort and ulcer prevention
✨ Strong topline and muscle development with high quality protein
✨ Increased calorie intake without excess sugar
✨ Healthy hindgut function through digestible fiber
✨ Bone health, metabolism, and senior horse support

Let’s clear up a few common myths

* Alfalfa does not inherently make horses hot
* It is not “too rich” when fed correctly
* And it does not cause issues on its own

The reality is that most problems come from imbalanced diets, not alfalfa itself. 💚

That is where feeding with intention makes all the difference 👇

Our High Altitude Alfalfa Hay Cubes are designed to make incorporating alfalfa simple, controlled, and effective! 💚

✔ Ideal for horses on grass or mixed forage programs
✔ Supports balanced diets without overfeeding alfalfa
✔ Provides essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids
✔ Includes fatty acids to support immune health
✔ Easy to portion for consistent, structured feeding

From performance horses to easy keepers, seniors, and ulcer-prone horses, cubes are one of the easiest ways to add the benefits of alfalfa without the guesswork.

Because when it is fed thoughtfully, alfalfa is not the problem
It is one of the most powerful tools in your nutrition program. 🌿💪

Read the full blog on our website www.BlueMountainHay.com to learn who benefits most and how to feed it correctly!

Available on Chewy, Amazon, and our website! 💙

05/05/2026

When it comes to equine nutrition, everything starts with forage 🌾🐴

Meet the easy way to HAY 💛✨ Our Timothy Easy Flake Boxes, designed to make feeding simple, clean, and stress-free.

Our Timothy hay is carefully grown and harvested to provide the consistent fiber, moderate energy, and palatability horses need to thrive 💚

Why it matters:
🌿 Supports healthy hindgut digestion
⚖️ Helps maintain controlled calorie intake
🐴 Encourages consistent forage consumption

Why you’ll love the Easy Flake Box:
❌ No more plastic-wrapped bales trapping moisture (hello mold 👎)
✅ Breathable box keeps hay fresh + dry
✅ Vertical loading = grab 1 flake at a time (no mess, no waste)
✅ Built-in handles = easier to carry, feed, and store

Each box is packed with premium, high-altitude hay grown in the cool, clean air of the Pacific Northwest. Slow growth = softer texture, richer nutrients, and more digestible forage your horse will actually want to eat 🌿🐴

That’s why Timothy hay is a trusted choice for pleasure horses, retirees, easy keepers, and as the foundation of balanced feeding programs.

Because forage isn’t filler… it’s the foundation of the equine diet 💚

📦 Ready to feed. No fuss. No waste.
🛒 Shop now on Chewy + Amazon

04/28/2026

🌿🐹 Happy, healthy small pets start with better hay.

Our Blue Mountain Hay small pet products are grown at high altitude in the Pacific Northwest, creating softer, greener, more nutrient-dense hay your guinea pigs, rabbits, and small animals will actually want to eat. 💚

Fresh, fragrant, and packed with the fiber they need for digestion, dental health, and overall wellness… this is hay done right. 🏔️

Don’t just take our word for it 👇
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Super green and fresh! Our guineas LOVE this hay!!”
- Chewy customer review

✨ Better quality.
✨ Better nutrition.
✨ Happier pets.

Shop now on our website www.BlueMountainHay.com or find us on Chewy. 🛒🐾

04/17/2026

What’s the best hay for your horse? 🤔🌾

It’s one of the most common questions we hear here at Blue Mountain Hay…and the truth is there isn’t just one answer!

With guidance from equine nutrition experts Dr. Stephen Duren and Dr. Tania Cubitt of Performance Horse Nutrition , the real answer comes down to this:

The best hay is the one that matches your horse.

Not what’s trending.
Not what your barn feeds.
Not what someone online says.

✔️ Growing or performance horse? → higher calorie forage like alfalfa.
✔️ Easy keeper or metabolic? → lower sugar options like teff or mature grass.
✔️ Most adult horses? → balanced grass hays like orchard or timothy.

Because at the end of the day…🌿 forage isn’t just part of the diet. It is THE diet!

Your horse should be eating roughly 1.5–2% of their body weight in forage daily, and the quality and type you choose directly impacts:

• Body condition.
• Gut health.
• Energy levels.
• Overall longevity.

And here’s what most people get wrong. It’s not just about the type of hay. It’s about the quality and nutrients inside it.

That’s why high-quality forage like Blue Mountain Hay, grown at high altitude in the Pacific Northwest, is naturally more nutrient-dense, softer, and more digestible helping support better gut health, consistent intake, and overall condition. 🏔️💚

If you’ve ever felt confused trying to choose the right hay, make sure to read the full blog post by Performance Horse Nutrition on our website! It breaks all this information down in depth… simply, practically, and scientifically! Find it on https://bluemountainhay.com/blogs/learn/what-s-the-best-hay-for-my-horse-a-practical-guide-to-choosing-forage 🩵

🌿 Better forage = better digestion, better condition, better performance.
And when you match nutrition to the horse, everything else gets easier 🤍

04/12/2026

Nothing like enjoying a light breeze & some Blue Mountain Hay alfalfa on a sunny ☀️ gorgeous day! 💚 Give your small pets the quality they deserve! 🌿🤍

Blue Mountain Hay Alfalfa is grown at high altitude in the Pacific Northwest, creating a softer, more nutrient-dense hay that supports digestion, dental health, and overall well-being. ❤️

Perfect for young, pregnant, nursing, and senior small animals, this fresh, leafy alfalfa is packed with essential vitamins while staying clean, fragrant, and easy to eat.👌

Better nutrition. Better digestion. Happier pets! 🐰🐹

Shop Blue Mountain Hay on Chewy, Amazon or our website today! 🛒 www.BlueMountainHay.com 💚💙🩵

04/06/2026

When it comes to feeding your horse, orchard grass hay deserves a lot more attention considering what an amazing forage it is! 🌾🤎

We recently shared a full blog post on our website diving into orchard grass hay, with scientific guidance from Dr. Stephen Duren and Dr. Tania Cubitt of Performance Horse Nutrition, on why it is such a powerful, versatile forage option for so many horses. 🐴

Orchard grass is a highly palatable, digestible forage that provides a balanced approach to equine nutrition. With its soft, leafy texture and naturally moderate energy and protein levels, it supports healthy digestion, steady energy, and consistent intake across a wide range of horses! 🐎

As we break down in the blog, orchard grass is especially loved by picky eaters, senior horses, and those with dental challenges thanks to its finer stems and higher leaf content. Its digestibility and fermentation in the hindgut help support gut health and consistent manure, making it a reliable choice for everyday feeding. 💚

Nutritionally, orchard grass typically offers moderate protein and fiber, with lower calcium and calorie density than alfalfa. That makes it ideal for pleasure horses and moderate performance horses, while still being versatile enough to pair with alfalfa when additional calories or protein are needed. 💘

We also cover what to look for in high quality, nutrient dense hay and why testing is very important. And that is exactly why we are so proud of our Blue Mountain Hay Orchard Grass 50lb Easy Flake Boxes! 🌄

Our high altitude forage is slow grown in the Pacific Northwest, creating incredibly nutrient dense, soft, leafy hay that horses love. ❤️

Each Easy Flake Box is designed for effortless feeding, allowing you to portion perfectly, reduce waste, and easily pack into slow feeders while maintaining freshness with our breathable packaging.

This is premium forage made simple, consistent, and truly better for your horse from the inside out. 🤎

Read the full blog on our website www.BlueMountainHay.com or click here: https://bluemountainhay.com/blogs/learn/orchard-grass-hay-for-horses-benefits-nutrition-when-to-feed-it

And shop our Orchard Grass Easy Flake Boxes on Chewy, Amazon, and SmartPak Equine!🛒✨

04/06/2026

We LOVE this 5⭐️ review from a Chewy customer! 🐰💚

“Bunny tested, bunny approved! When I received this, I immediately opened it up to see how it compared to the brand we were getting. The smell and texture were so much better! Our little bun bun was not touching the other stuff. Once we changed out to this, she was loving it! I highly recommend it!” 🐰💖

This is exactly why we do what we do!✨

Blue Mountain Hay Organic Meadow Hay is grown at high altitude in the Pacific Northwest, making it incredibly fresh, nutrient-dense, and naturally fragrant. 🌿 The difference in smell and texture is something both pets and pet parents notice right away! 💘

It supports digestive, dental, and mental health while encouraging natural foraging behavior, perfect for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, and more! 🐹🐰

No GMOs, no additives, no preservatives, just clean, high-quality hay your small pets will truly love. 💫

Available on Chewy, Amazon, and our website! www.BlueMountainHay.com 🛒

04/06/2026

Nothing says happy, healthy hens like fresh, clean nests lined with Blue Mountain Hay’s Organic Straw! 🌾🐓✨

Our organic bedding straw is the real deal! 100% USDA Organic with zero chemicals or yucky stuff. 🚫

Just clean, soft, and absorbent bedding for your hardworking ladies that helps keep eggs safe, your coop fresh, and your chores simple! 🐓🤍🥚

Whether you’re running a full homestead or just have a few backyard chickens, this is the kind of quality your flock truly deserves. 💛

Available now on Chewy, Amazon & our website! www.BlueMountainHay.com 🛒✨

04/06/2026

Dr. Duren of Performance Horse Nutrition breaks it down: 👇

Why forage is the MOST important part of your horse’s diet and how it plays a critical role in preventing gastric ulcers. ❤️‍🩹

When horses chew long stem forage, they naturally produce saliva, which helps buffer stomach acid. 🐴

Since horses continuously produce acid and can’t “turn it off,” consistent access to forage and the chewing that comes with it is essential for protecting their digestive health and preventing ulcers! 🐴💚

That’s why the quality of your forage matters. 🌄💛

Blue Mountain Hay is grown at high altitude, creating incredibly nutrient dense, fresh forage your horses thrive on. 🏔️

Plus, our 50lb Easy Flake Boxes, available in Alfalfa, Teff, Orchard, and Timothy, make it incredibly simple to portion consistent flakes and pack into slow feeders, helping mimic natural grazing, extend chew time, and support healthy digestion every single day. 💚

All of our forage products are available on Chewy, Amazon, SmartPak Equine & our website! www.BlueMountainHay.com 🩵

Better = better gut health = happier ! 🐎 ✨

04/06/2026

03/30/2026

Alfalfa gets blamed a lot… but the science tells a very different story! 🌿

In our latest blog, we break down what experts like Dr. Stephen Duren and Dr. Tania Cubitt have been saying all along 👇

✨ When used intentionally, alfalfa supports:
• Gastric comfort + ulcer support
• High quality protein for topline + muscle
• More calories without excess sugar
• Hindgut friendly fiber
• Bone health, metabolism + senior support

🚫 Let’s clear up the myths:
“Alfalfa makes horses hot”
“It’s too rich”
“It causes problems”

👉 The truth? Most issues come from imbalanced diets, not alfalfa itself.

That’s where feeding smarter comes in 👇

Our High Altitude Alfalfa Hay Cubes are designed to make integrating alfalfa into your horse’s diet simple, controlled, and effective 💚

✔️ Perfect for horses on grass or mixed forage
✔️ Helps complement (not overload) an alfalfa based diet
✔️ Provides essential vitamins + minerals without excess calories
✔️ Includes amino acids for muscle + fatty acids for immune support
✔️ Easy to portion for balanced feeding programs

Whether you’re feeding performance horses, easy keepers, seniors, or ulcer prone horses, cubes are one of the easiest ways to add the benefits of alfalfa without the guesswork.

Because when fed thoughtfully, alfalfa isn’t the problem…
it’s one of the most powerful tools in your nutrition program 🌿💪

📖 Read the full blog here: https://bluemountainhay.com/blogs/learn/alfalfa-hay-for-horses-benefits-myths-and-how-to-feed-it-correctly - to learn who benefits most + how to feed it correctly 💚🌟

🛒 Available on Chewy, Amazon & our website!