Blue Mountain Hay High Altitude Orchard Grass Hay Easy Flake Box Horse Feed, 50-lb

I’m from the Midwest and have had horses most of my life, so I’ve seen a lot of hay — and this hay is pretty. It’s green, soft, smells great, and mine wasn’t dusty at all. It definitely passed the horse’s seal of approval! This is orchardgrass hay, which has a nice balance of nutrition — typically around 10–12% protein, moderate calories, and a good mix of fiber and calcium. It’s richer and leafier than plain timothy or prairie grass but not as heavy or calcium-rich as alfalfa, which makes it a great “middle ground” hay. If your horse is older or not an easy keeper (but doesn’t have other health issues), this would be a choice worth taking a look at. If your horse is a pasture pet, has laminitis, metabolic concerns, or needs very low-sugar hay, you might want to check with your vet before switching — orchardgrass can sometimes run a bit higher in non-structural carbohydrates depending on the cutting. The only thing that would give me pause is that I couldn’t find any information about which cutting this is. To be fair, that’s understandable — labeling every box by cutting would be impractical — but when you buy hay, that’s something most horse owners like to know. This particular vendor offers a number of different types of hay, so if orchardgrass doesn’t fit your horse’s needs, there are other good options to choose from. The box was well-packed and very compressed, which makes it easy to handle and store — especially nice if you don’t want to wrestle full-size bales. The outside of the box had a little FedEx grime (they can’t seem to deliver anything that doesn’t look like it’s been on a cargo ship for a week), but the hay inside was perfectly clean and fresh. The price is reasonable for what it is — especially if you’re in an area where hay prices are sky-high. You could certainly use this for more than just horses; it would work well for goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, or other small livestock. My horses acted like they’d been seated at a fine dining restaurant. Overall, I’m impressed. I didn't know what to expect from boxed hay. Its a different way to buy hay. But it’s quality orchardgrass hay at a fair price, shipped well, and clearly processed with care.