Greenfield Farm

09/01/2025

🌾 Choosing the Right Hay for Your Horse 🐴💡

Selecting hay is one of the most important decisions in your horse’s feeding program. The ideal forage depends on their activity level, health status, and nutrient requirements. You’ll often see hay labeled as first or second cutting, referring to when it was harvested during the growing season.

🔹 First-Cutting Hay
Typically harvested in spring, it’s coarser, higher in fiber, and lower in digestibility. It may be a good option for easy keepers or horses with lower calorie needs.

🔹 Second-Cutting Hay
Usually finer and leafier, second-cut is more digestible and energy-dense, making it ideal for performance horses, breeding stock, and seniors with higher nutritional demands.

📉 But remember: hay quality depends on more than the cutting. Species, weather, and plant maturity all play a role, and the only way to know the nutrient content for sure is through hay analysis.

📖 Learn more about first vs. second cutting and how to choose the best hay for your horse:
https://madbarn.ca/first-vs-second-cutting-hay-for-horses/
https://madbarn.com/first-vs-second-cutting-hay-for-horses/

08/24/2025

08/24/2025

We had a wonderful time last night with another perfect sunset! If you took photos last night, please share them below, we would love to see it from your pov!

08/22/2025

Can’t wait for another picture perfect sunset ride on the farm!

🌅 Attention Sunset Trail Riders! 🌅
We’ll be sending out an informational email later today with details on parking and payment options for tomorrow’s ride.

✨ There’s still time to join us! ✨
Secure your spot here 👉 https://www.cognitoforms.com/BurntOakFarmLLC/SunsetSeriesTrailRide

We can’t wait to see everyone for a beautiful evening on the trails! 🐴🌄

08/20/2025

Love this time of year when the Crape Myrtle’s look their absolute best at the barn.

08/13/2025

A short clip of what this busy summer has consisted of- lots hay, cattle, and horses!