Long Road Farm

Preventing laminitis is critical.

When creating a diet for horses prone to laminitis, our goal is to reduce their chances of elevated blood insulin levels. This is achieved by controlling their intake of non-structural carbohydrates (NSC).

Are you managing a horse prone to laminitis? Check out “4 Things You Need to Know to Prevent Endocrinopathic Laminitis” on TheHorse.com for more information: https://thehorse.com/1121985/4-things-you-need-to-know-to-prevent-endocrinopathic-laminitis/

Want more personalized answers for your horse? Contact me today! 📩

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Thanks Pine Ridge Equestrian for the beautiful new (sensibly designed) saddle racks! No more metal racks covered in pool noodles!

Did you know?

Horses will take longer to grind forage compared to grain.

Horses make 800 to 1200 chewing movements per 1 kg (2.2 lb) of concentrate, while 1 kg (2.2 lb) of roughage requires 3000 to 3500 chewing movements (I don’t envy the student who had to keep count 😂). Meaning it takes at least 3x longer to chew long stem forage compared to a dense concentrate when fed at the same rate. More chew time = less time on an empty stomach. Less time on an empty stomach = lower risk for digestive upset.

We have the new Diet hay and analysis!

New Diet Blend Hay Analysis, contact [email protected] today!

Why Blended Hay Matters: The Difference Between a Compressed Bale and Transfeeder EasyFeed

When choosing hay for your horse, it's easy to focus on the size or shape of the bale. However, one of the biggest differences lies inside the bale itself.

Traditional Compressed Bales:
Many compressed hay bales are produced from a single field—or even a single cutting. While this preserves the forage from that field, it also means the nutritional value reflects only that specific crop.

Every field is different. Soil type, rainfall, maturity at harvest, fertility, and weather conditions all influence the nutritional profile of the hay. As a result, one bale may be significantly different from the next, even if it's from the exact same field.
For horses that require a carefully managed diet—such as easy keepers, horses prone to laminitis, or those with metabolic concerns—this natural variation can make feeding less predictable.

The Transfeeder EasyFeed Difference:
At Transfeeder, our EasyFeed products are intentionally blended from forage harvested across multiple carefully selected fields in Western Canada.
Before blending, hay is evaluated and categorized according to its nutritional characteristics, smell, and colour. By combining hay from multiple sources, we create a forage that is much more consistent from batch to batch.
Instead of relying on the characteristics of a single field, our process accounts for natural variation to produce a more uniform product.

Why Consistency Matters:
Consistency benefits both horses and their owners.
A more consistent forage means:
- More predictable nutritional values.
- Reduced variation from bale to bale.
- Greater confidence when feeding horses with specific dietary requirements.
- Easier ration planning.
- Consistent quality, colour, aroma, and texture throughout the year.

The Bottom Line:
Every hay field is unique. By engineering our Easy Feed products from multiple carefully selected fields rather than relying on a single harvest, Transfeeder delivers the consistency that horse owners value.
It's not just compressed hay, it's engineered forage designed for predictable nutrition, convenient feeding, and dependable quality.

We have a new load of Transfeeder hay in, and our Hay Guy approves!

Happy first day of fall🍂

🌾 Those colourful trees can only mean one thing – colder weather is on its way. The colder nights prevent grasses from utilizing as much NSC as they would have during the summer. This results in an accumulation of NSC in the plant, which can be dangerous for horses with metabolic health concerns.

Therefore, it is recommended to be cautious when turning out your horse on fall pastures.

If you have any questions about managing fall pasture access for your horse, please reach out at [email protected]

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Beautiful evening to enjoy a Transfeeder chaff bale!