TopLine Hay & Feed

06/09/2026

Horse Hair Analysis... 🧐🧐 You will think twice after hearing the latest research 😮 Check out Feed Room Chemist Podcast, episode 109

06/05/2026

If you have questions about horse feed or nutrition- feed companies provide free consultations and don’t be afraid to call them all and get more information!!!

Feeding directions tell you the minimum amount that needs to be fed to provide the horse with its daily minimum vitamin and mineral requirements. NOT how much needs to be fed to maintain body condition.

Feeding 3 pounds of a 6 pound a day feeding rate is only providing half of that horse’s minimum requirements.

Keep in mind that minimum requirements are based off of the NRC manual and just tell us the minimum amount that has been shown through research to avoid deficiency for “most” horses.

It’s important to read your labels and find a feed or balancer that will meet your horse’s needs without over supplying calories, or work with a professional to help guide you. For a free equine nutrition consultation and help choosing the right feed for your horse, reach out to our team here >>>https://bluebonnetfeeds.com/pages/consults

06/05/2026

When switching feeds, protein and fat percentages are the least important things on the tag!

Here’s what I look at, in order of importance:

Ingredient List
Guaranteed Analysis
Feeding Directions

Let’s break it down:

1. Ingredient List
Are the ingredients clearly listed (e.g., beet pulp, alfalfa meal), or are they grouped under vague terms like “processed grain by-products”?
Collective terms = ingredient changes based on commodity prices.

2. Guaranteed Analysis
Only nutrients listed under the guaranteed analysis on the product tag (not just the website) are regulated and must be present at those levels, they’re testable and enforceable by law.

The more items guaranteed, the more nutritional quality the company is backing.
Marketing may promote “digestive support,” but unless ingredients like probiotics are in the guaranteed analysis, there’s no guarantee they’re viable post-manufacture (this is called tag dressing).
Note: Don’t compare nutrient levels without first comparing feeding rates, context matters!

3. Feeding Directions
These tell you how much to feed to meet the vitamin and mineral needs.

Example:
If a feed recommends 6 lbs/day for a 1000 lb horse and you’re feeding only 3 lbs, you’re delivering half the nutrition. Choosing a feed with a lower recommended feeding rate can be more cost-effective and appropriate.

A feed with a 3 lb/day rate vs. 6 lb/day dramatically affects both nutrition and cost. Lower feeding rates should have higher nutrient concentrations to make up the difference.

Organic Minerals
Organic forms (e.g., zinc methionine complex) are far more bioavailable than inorganic forms (e.g., zinc oxide).

Are organics listed before inorganics? If not, it may just be tag dressing. This is a deep topic, but placement matters!

06/03/2026

Your horse’s grain has one primary function:
To provide the essential nutrients required to support a healthy life.

But with so many different options...finding the right feed to meet all of our horse’s essential needs, that is also from a manufacturer utilizing quality ingredients, sources, & safety standards, can be tough.

Which is why it’s SO important to look at more than just protein, fat, fiber, starch and sugar levels when making a feed selection!

Here’s some other things we recommend considering:

👉 Are the products formulated by a qualified nutritionist?
👉 Is it a least cost or lock formula?
👉 Is the manufacturing facility horse safe, ionophore free?
Just to name a few.

While some feeds may have similar protein, fat, fiber, and sugar levels - it’s safe to say not all feeds are created equal.

Not sure what feed is best for your horse? Reach out at https://bluebonnetfeeds.com/pages/consults for a free nutrition evaluation.

05/29/2026

Have a bag of Seminole alfalfa pellets that are free to someone in need- donated by another customer.
If this would be a help please contact us and we will have them ready for you to grab.

05/20/2026

Great webinar on hydrate and recover!
Come pick up a pail!!
Or you can use our discount code TopLineHF and get it shipped directly to you, wherever you are 🤙

It's that time of year!☀️

Anhidrosis is a condition in horses where they are unable to sweat or sweat effectively to regulate their body temperature. When they can't sweat, they can quickly become overheated, especially in hot or humid climates.

Some of the signs that a horse may have anhidrosis include: panting, increased heart rate, decreased performance or even a dry, flaky coat, brittle mane and tail, or a lack of enthusiasm or energy.

The exact cause of anhidrosis in horses is not completely understood, but it is thought to be related to a combination of genetic and environmental factors, such as exposure to high temperatures and humidity over time. Unfortunately, there is no cure for anhidrosis, but there are management strategies that can help affected horses stay cool and comfortable. Provide plenty of shade, access to cool water, a high velocity fan, and frequent baths or hosing.

Although there is no "cure-all" product for anhidrosis that works on every horse, Bluebonnet Hydrate and Recover has been a very useful and successful tool for many horses suffering with this condition -->> https://bluebonnetfeeds.com/products/hydrate-recover

Want to learn more? Check out this excellent webinar that digs a little deeper into the science behind Hydrate and Recover (formerly called Turbo Mag BCAA). https://bit.ly/TurboMagWebinar

05/20/2026

I have 29 bags of whole corn $9/bag will do $8/bag if you buy all 29 or I can make it an even 30 bags if that’s makes a difference.
$232 to you!!!

05/18/2026

New resource alert! 👀

Ok folks, I get SOOO many questions about hay and forage, that my friends at Bluebonnet helped me put together a comprehensive forage guide of EVERY episode related to the topic, plus bonus blogs and even savings on hay testing through Equi-Analytical (my trusted choice for equine-based hay-analysis)

Go check it out! https://bit.ly/forageguide

05/18/2026

Stocked up with Seminole!

05/14/2026

Interested in learning more about Seminole Feed?
Or want a nutritional consult?
We have contact information for you!!
Psst they will even come to your barn to give you a consult 🤩

Feeding Solutions Archive - Seminole Feed