DANCO Hay Cubes of the Rocky Mountains

01/16/2024

How are you supporting your horses through this cold snap? Soaking your hay cubes in warm water will give your horse a warm treat and will help with hydration.

01/14/2024

What are you doing differently to help your herd through this arctic blast?

Arctic weather has arrived! Will you give your horses a mash with hay cubes to help with hydration to support them through the cold snap? DM us for help finding Danco Hay Cubes.

01/03/2024

What do you love about feeding Danco Hay Cubes? We love how easy they are to feed and transport!

12/13/2023

Messy eater? doesn’t drop a bit when eating from his over the fence bucket!
He knows when and where to find his Danco Forage cubes!

11/20/2023

How old are your horses? If you have an older horse, adding some Danco Hay Cubes can help keep weight on, and the horses love them! They break easily and are made to be hay cubes--not byproducts!
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08/15/2023

A change is here. We know how much you love Danco Forage Hay Cubes and their premium quality is worth this change.
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Effective immediately Danco hay cube prices are going up $4-$4.50 per bag due to the unprecedented Canadian drought and grasshopper infestation. Raw forage product costs have increased, and as a result, Danco must raise their prices. Additionally, the production of cubes for the remainder of this hay season will be limited to: Omnis, Omnis Plus, Horseman’s Omega & Horseman’s Omega Plus.

Even with the higher prices we still believe in this premium hay cube product providing exceptional nutritional value (non-gmo, certified w**d & bacteria free), convenience, and is easy for horses to consume (7/8” size).
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05/31/2023

Here’s help to feed Danco!

This is the science that backs up the product’s real value……then add the fool proof consistent feeding and convenience and you have a great forage.

Northern Colorado Horse Connections

03/10/2023

We have Timoth Grass Hay Cubes!

We are excited to offer this popular and quality brand of hay cubes. Whether you use them as a complete feed, to add some extra calories, for older horses, when you need w**d-free hay, or as treats, this is the brand to choose for its quality control and process!

Message us now or call (303) 905-3926 to stock up on hay cubes! We are also looking for Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming dealers-- let us know if you'd like to stock the hay cubes for your training barn or store location!

Want to buy locally? We'd love for you to get this product as soon as possible--and use it when you need it for your animals. If you'd like to shop locally, please see our store locator and narrow your search to "Hay Pellets and Hay Cubes." If you can't find what you need at a store near you, we're glad to have you pick up at our Denver Warehouse. Let us know how we can help you help your animals!

These are a great option during droughts and hay shortage—and the hay cubes are certified to be w**d-free. They are smaller than traditional hay cubes and you can easily break them. In the past, the hay cubes available were compressed hard and were stiff. I was always worried about choke and impaction colic with those. I had also heard that this is what manufacturers did with older hay-—make it into cubes to make it sellable. At the time, I chose pellets instead of hay cubes because of my concerns. Danco Hay Cubes are DIFFERENT! These hay cubes are from long-stem forage. You can see the hay inside. It’s fresh hay without artificial binders. They break easily so horses comfortably chew. I like that you can free-feed the cubes. I put a bag out for my horses and they didn’t just stay and eat them all (as they would with grain). My horses are in good health and they eat what they want then walk away. It’s easy to travel with the cubes and it’s clean and easy to lift. Instead of buying a senior feed, choose the options with flax and oats included to help add weight with something that tastes good.

DANCO sources quality, clean alfalfa forage from well-managed Canadian (non-GMO/blister beetle-free) alfalfa producers as well as processing company-owned production fields.

The process begins with feed-tested, fresh-quality baled forage. The forage is ground into a 4 to 5 inch (minus stem length) product.

A high-heat flash process creates long-term product life span stability and subjects the forage to extreme temperatures that burn off any viable mold spores and low-incidence invasive w**d species. This process also assists in a pre-digestive breakdown of the forage which benefits the digestive process and increases the bioavailability of the forage to the equine G.I. tract. The forage proceeds to metering boxes that suspend the dried stem and leaf in proper ratios (nutrient uniform) before being presented into the cubing machine.

Once inside the cuber, the forage is formed into cubes. This pressure creates high heat which assists in making the forage retain its densified format for shipping, minimal product oxidation, and feeding efficiency. The pressure is a precursor to mastication and digestion in the G.I. tract. The hay (alfalfa stems/whole grain and oilseeds) is “snapped open” from the extreme pressure and heat which does not diminish nutrient values and creates a proper blended balanced and uniform, long stem, high percentage forage product. This is much easier to digest for all classes and ages of horses—especially those challenged via dental issues and recurring G.I. tract problems. Once the cubes are formed, they go into a bin to cool and cure before the bagging process which is generally within 24 hours of the process beginning.

Choose your hay:

• Omnis Complete with Alfalfa, Flax & Oats (blue tag), hay cubes

• Horseman’s Omega with Alfalfa/Grass mix with Flax (green tag), hay cubes

• Mustang Sally Alfalfa (pink tag), alfalfa cubes

• Danco Premium Northern Whole Oats, Canadian oats

• Danco Timothy Orchard Grass Cubes

Key Facts:

•Non-GMO & certified w**d-free

•7/8 cube size

•Fresh hay: choice of Alfalfa, grass only, or Alfalfa/Grass

•No artificial binders/additives

•Long-stem forage for better digestion (versus chopped or ground hay found in most cubes)

02/20/2023

Which DANCO Hay Cubes of the Rocky Mountains variety is your favorite and why?

*Our friend Heidi is loving the new light-blue label to help give her pony a goody to get-down his supplements--without adding too much sugar.

*All the varieties have long-stem forage and can be fed as the main hay source!

Everything Equine ~Wyoming & Colorado~
BST - Colorado Horse Forum (Buy/Sell/Trade)

02/20/2023

We have the grass hay cubes in stock!
Email Lisa if you need a pallet: [email protected]
This is a great option for the ponies and horses that need low NSC hay!

Everything Equine ~Wyoming & Colorado~
Colorado Horse Council

02/14/2023

Give your four-hooved Valentine a big hug from us! And maybe add a few extra Danco Forage hay cubes. DM DANCO Hay Cubes of the Rocky Mountains if you need a new bag--or pallet!

BST - Colorado Horse Forum (Buy/Sell/Trade)
Horse Lovers
Colorado Horse Sales
Rocky Mountain Horse Expo

Happy Valentine’s Day and Happy Birthday Arizona!! ❤️💘 May your day be full of love and Salt River horses!

02/09/2023

Beautiful and fascinating! When you see how the teeth take up space in the skull, you understand why it's so important for horses to keep chewing!
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Danco Hay Cubes are long-stem forage and not made of leftover bits!
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02/02/2023

Buster approved!
If you have supplements to give your horse and need a few good-tasting bites to get it all down, Danco Hay Cubes can help.
If you have a horse who needs smaller bites to aid in digestion--while still offering long-stem forage, Danco Hay Cubes can help.
If you're traveling and need to make sure that your hay is w**d free and easy to carry, Danco Hay Cubes can help.
If you are low on hay or fighting rising hay prices, Danco Hay Cubes can help.

We'll be at the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo with lots of products. If you'd like us to bring your cubes to the show, let us know what we can bring for you. Or, check out http://findequipride.com to find a dealer close to you.

DM the page if you need help to find the cubes!

Everything Equine ~Wyoming & Colorado~
Colorado Horse Forum - Community

01/26/2023

How do you rate your horse? 1-9?
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: Assessing your equine friend's weight and body condition is a valuable skill, especially during the winter when horses (particularly older horses) need to generate more heat to stay warm and may hide their weight loss under a fluffy coat.

The Henneke Body Condition Scoring Chart is an important tool that provides a standard scoring system by rating the horse's physical condition on visual appraisal and palpation (feel) of six key conformation points: the amount of flesh or fat covering along the neck; the withers; down the crease of the back; at the tailhead; ribs: and behind the shoulder at the girth.
A body condition score of somewhere between 4 and 6 is ideal for most horses. However, keep in mind that in some disciplines (like racing, polo and eventing) and some life stages (like pregnancy) a higher or lower body score might be more appropriate.

If you think your horse is too fat or too thin (or even if you can't quite decide), be sure to have a chat with your veterinarian to discuss the appropriate condition and feeding program for your equine friend!

: Being able to assess your equine friend's weight and body condition is a valuable skill, especially during the winter months when horses (particularly older horses) need to generate more heat to stay warm and may hide their weight loss under a fluffy coat.

The Henneke Body Condition Scoring Chart is an important tool that provides a standard scoring system by rating the horse's physical condition on visual appraisal and palpation (feel) of six key conformation points: the amount of flesh or fat covering along the neck; the withers; down the crease of the back; at the tailhead; ribs: and behind the shoulder at the girth.

A body condition score of somewhere between 4 and 6 is ideal for most horses. However, keep in mind that in some disciplines (like racing, polo and eventing) and some life stages (like pregnancy) a higher or lower body score might be more appropriate.

If you think your horse is too fat or too thin (or even if you can't quite decide), be sure to have a chat with your veterinarian to discuss the appropriate condition and feeding program for your equine friend!

01/17/2023

It’s almost Rocky Mountain Horse Expo time! We will be there! Mark your calendars!
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Don’t skip a single one of these talented clinicians presenting at the 2023 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo!

Over the course of the four-day expo, brought to you by the Equine Heritage Foundation, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from many clinicians.

The 2023 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo takes place February 23 – 26, 2023 at the National Western Complex.

Learn, play and be astonished!

You can learn about the clinicians here -> coloradohorsecouncil.com/rmhe

Don’t skip a single one of these talented clinicians presenting at the 2023 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo!

Over the course of the four-day expo, brought to you by the Equine Heritage Foundation, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from many clinicians.

The 2023 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo takes place February 23 – 26, 2023 at the National Western Complex.

Learn, play and be astonished!

You can learn about the clinicians here -> coloradohorsecouncil.com/rmhe

12/17/2022

From Danco Forage:
Recently we have heard of an issue in the safety of another Companies Cubed Forage Products, at this time we wish to make all of our customers aware that Danco Forage's unique processing system includes high heat exposure ( dehydration ) of temperatures well over 400 degree's fahrenheit for a period of no less than 10 minutes on all our quality products. This process negates the viability of most pathogens such as botulism for example.
We pray for and hope the best for all those in the Equine community that are effected by this tragedy.

Colorado Horse Council
Colorado Horse Forum

12/16/2022

Wishing you peace and joy this holiday!

Colorado Horse Forum - Community
Colorado Horse Forum

12/14/2022

Did you know? Our hay cubes are imported from Canada.

Thunder Basin DANCO Feeds
Danco Forage

12/06/2022

Want to see all the options?
Pick your favorite and let us know what you need! DM the page!

Colorado Hay Connections
Colorado Reined Cowhorse Association

12/06/2022

Do you have enough hay for the whole winter?

Hay prices are going up again on January 1, according to my hay suppliers.

DANCO Hay Cubes of the Rocky Mountains provide consistent quality, easily break, are easy to chew, plus no waste and no spoilage.

Now offering a grass-only cube with Timothy/Orchard. Bonus: It's low ESC.

Email or call if you want to try them!
[email protected]
303-905-3926

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Colorado Reined Cowhorse Association
Colorado Horse Forum
Colorado Horse Council

11/18/2022

Want to see what's in our DANCO Hay Cubes of the Rocky Mountains? Here's the hay analysis! Low ESC ratings and good to have on hand for your horses!
DM the page if you'd like to try some amazing cubes! DANCO Hay Cubes of the Rocky Mountains

Colorado Horse Trainers
Colorado Horse Hay

Want to see what's in our DANCO Hay Cubes of the Rocky Mountains? Here's the hay analysis! Low ESC ratings and good to have on hand for your horses! This is the report for the new grass cubes that will be in stock soon!
DM the page if you'd like to try some amazing cubes! Agape Natural Nutrition for Horses & Livestock

Colorado Horse Forum
Colorado Horse Council
Colorado 3 Day Eventing
Colorado Horse Hay

11/08/2022

Here is a great article on feeding Alfalfa cubes by the University of Kentucky.
“Advantages of Alfalfa Cubes:
▪️Reduced feed waste
Cubes are not wasted to the same extent as long-stem hay even if fed on the ground. Horses fed long- stem hay can separate the leaves from the stems and consume the parts they prefer; this does not happen with cubes.
▪️Controlled feed intake.
It is easier for the horse owner to monitor and regulate the daily intake of cubed forage than long-stem hay.
▪️Consistent nutrient content.
The nutrient levels found in cubes tend to be more consistent than hay. Alfalfa cubes are sold with a guaranteed minimum nutrient content.
▪️Reduced dust.
Cubes have little dust and are therefore a good alternative to hay for horses with certain respiratory problems.
▪️Ease of handling.
Cubes can be mechanically handled in bulk.
▪️Reduced storage requirements.
Cubes are more dense than hay and therefore require less storage space.
▪️Reduced transportation costs.
Cubes are more dense than hay and allow trucks to be loaded to their full legal capacity. This is not always possible with hay. Shipping costs for cubes can be reduced, assuming the shipping distance is the same.
▪️Ease of transport.
Alfalfa cubes take up less space in the trailer and may be easier for horse owners to take to shows or on trail rides.”
https://afs.ca.uky.edu/content/alfalfa-cubes-horses

Forage is the basis for feeding programs for all classes of horses. Forage contains many nutrients, and the fiber provided by forage is essential for the maintenance of the horse's gastrointestinal health. Hay and pasture are the typical forage sources for horses, but when growing or harvesting cond...

11/06/2022

Messy eater? doesn’t drop a bit when eating from his over the fence bucket!
He knows when and where to find his Danco Forage cubes!
Danco Forage
Colorado Horse Forum
Colorado Horse Council

10/31/2022

Check out these reasons to feed alfalfa cubes!
"Forage is the basis for feeding programs for all classes of horses. Forage contains many nutrients, and the fiber provided by forage is essential for the maintenance of the horse's gastrointestinal health. Hay and pasture are the typical forage sources for horses, but when growing or harvesting conditions limit their availability, horse owners have to consider alternative forage sources.

Forage cubes are gaining popularity as an alternative to feeding long-stem hay. The cubes available may be 100% alfalfa, a mixture of alfalfa and grass, or a more recent product which is a mixture of alfalfa and whole corn plant. Availability of the different products will vary with local suppliers. For most horse owners, 100% alfalfa cubes is the product most readily available. As with any feedstuff, there are advantages and disadvantages that must be considered when making your decision to use alfalfa cubes in feeding programs for your horses.

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Advantages of Alfalfa Cubes

Reduced feed waste. Cubes are not wasted to the same extent as long-stem hay even if fed on the ground. Horses fed long- stem hay can separate the leaves from the stems and consume the parts they prefer; this does not happen with cubes.
Controlled feed intake. It is easier for the horse owner to monitor and regulate the daily intake of cubed forage than long-stem hay.
Consistent nutrient content. The nutrient levels found in cubes tend to be more consistent than hay. Alfalfa cubes are sold with a guaranteed minimum nutrient content.
Reduced dust. Cubes have little dust and are therefore a good alternative to hay for horses with certain respiratory problems.
Ease of handling. Cubes can be mechanically handled in bulk.
Reduced storage requirements. Cubes are more dense than hay and therefore require less storage space.
Reduced transportation costs. Cubes are more dense than hay and allow trucks to be loaded to their full legal capacity. This is not always possible with hay. Shipping costs for cubes can be reduced, assuming the shipping distance is the same.
Ease of transport. Alfalfa cubes take up less space in the trailer and may be easier for horse owners to take to shows or on trail rides...." Keep reading....
https://afs.ca.uky.edu/content/alfalfa-cubes-horses?fbclid=IwAR1eyGJTaejyP6SpAhDavm3g7-RQ69oGP6zMvvpN5kkwdp4oMNhEpaE33yY

Colorado Horse Forum
Colorado Horse Council

Forage is the basis for feeding programs for all classes of horses. Forage contains many nutrients, and the fiber provided by forage is essential for the maintenance of the horse's gastrointestinal health. Hay and pasture are the typical forage sources for horses, but when growing or harvesting cond...

10/21/2022

What’s the name of the horse you were most blessed to meet?

Let us know if you need amazing hay cubes for your horses! DM the page and we can help you find a dealer near you!

Colorado Horse Forum - Community
Colorado Reined Cowhorse Association

09/27/2022

Check out this trick for keeping your horse moving around— and eating good Danco Forage cubes! PM DANCO Hay Cubes of the Rocky Mountains if you need some cubes!

Colorado Horse Forum
Colorado Reined Cowhorse Association

09/19/2022

An amazing horsewoman that will never be forgotten.

09/15/2022

Ready to ride?
The Heritage Ride is almost here!
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$25 per rider!
Get your discounted rates for groups of 5 or more!
Join us for an amazing time at Bally's Arapahoe Race Park for the Heritage Ride - on September 25 - Start time 9AM
Lots of fun activities, a unique opportunity to ride the race track, join a poker ride to win prizes, participate in a horsemen's clinic, tour the barns, meet the trainers, join in at a Day at the Races and a lunch!
Register your club or group today!
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09/05/2022

Have a great Labor Day!
Colorado Horse Source
Colorado Reined Cowhorse Association

08/25/2022

Got a Danco horse photo to share? We'd love to see!
Tina Jackson shares this photo of her 26-year-old stallion. She says the photo "is PROOF Danco Forage Omni Cubes are amazing!"

If you want to add extra to your horse's feed or are looking for an easy way to feed on the road, DANCO Hay Cubes of the Rocky Mountains can help! PM us!

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