Take a large measure of fertilizer and apply it liberally to the hay fields in the fall. Service the tractor, mower/conditioner, baler, and all the hay carts; get them under cover. Locate your snow shovel; you will need it over the winter. read more »
Every year the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals feeds out more than 25,000 bales of hay. Right now the MSSPA is providing for more than 90 horses either at the farm or in community placements. Each horse eats approximately one bale of hay per day. read more »
The Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals provides superior, rehabilitative care for nearly 100 horses at its facilities throughout Southern Maine. This care includes specialty feed, all necessary medical attention, ongoing dental and hoof care, exercise needs and socialization. For $3,000 a year, less than $9 per day, you can help the Society care for a horse for twelve months.
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Every year the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals feeds its animals more than 25,000 bales of hay. Depending on weather conditions, the farm yields between 5,000 and 6,000 bales of hay from its own fields during each hay season. Last season the average cost for a bale of hay was $5.00. Right now the Society is providing rehabilitation and care for nearly 90 horses. read more »
The wet weather conditions in Maine this summer have damaged crops for gardeners and farmers alike. But no crop has been more severely harmed than hay. When there are 90 horses to be fed each day, every bale of hay helps to keep one of our formerly abused or neglected animals contentedly chewing.
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If you want to have a healthy, well-conditioned horse, good winter care is essential. Winter weather brings challenges to providing feed, water, and shelter to your horse read more »
