Shady Oaks Stable

12/08/2023

10/13/2022

Although storing hay indoors is ideal, it is not always possible. To protect your hay investment, follow these 5 hay storage tips.

1. When storing outdoors, bales should be covered with a tarp or another durable cover. Tarps and plastic covers can reduced storage losses by half. For round bales stored outdoors, using net wrap or B-wrap reduces storage losses compared to twine.

2. Water and animal proof the storage site. Don't stack hay under a leaky roof as the potential for mold growth increases with each rainfall event. Plug rodent holes and detour wildlife, such as raccoons, from living in hay storage areas during the winter months. Not only can rodents and wildlife make a mess of hay storage areas, f***s from some wildlife can cause diseases in horses.

3. Regardless of indoor or outdoor storage, do not stack hay directly on the ground. Instead, stack bales on pallets to allow air flow and help prevent hay from absorbing ground moisture. Hay bales stored on wet surfaces can have as much as 50% spoilage.

4. Use older hay first. However, hay should keep indefinitely if the hay was properly baled and stored. High humidity and seasonal temperature and moisture fluctuations can increase moisture content and reduce storage life. Therefore, we recommend feeding hay within two years of harvest.

5. When storing round bales outdoors, store them end to end. Stacking round bales while stored outdoors usually increases losses as stacking traps moisture and limits drying from the sun and wind. Additionally, buy or bale tightly packed bales, store bales on a well-drained surface, and never store bales under trees or in low lying areas.

For more information on storing hay, visit our website: https://extension.umn.edu/horse-nutrition/selecting-and-storing-horse-hay

08/04/2021

08/01/2021

Up-coming Speed Show Reminder

05/20/2021

We have stalls available for boarding your horse

12/30/2020

Looking for a place to board your horses at for the winter or for the new year? We have open stalls waiting just for you! Located in Curtice Ohio only 20 minutes from the heart of Toledo!

We offer full board only, this Includes hay, grain, watering, stall cleaning, Indoor / Outdoor arena and turnout if you request it! We also have routine veterinary services, farrier and dental services Available at affordable prices.

Additionally we offer grooming services for a small fee! Our barn also has automatic lighting, and soon will have Wi-Fi! Please Contact us for more information!

Schedule a visit to Come out and give our barn a chance!