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Buy your hay from a reputable dealer. You'll get more for your money with quality hay and won't waste your time returning moldy bales.
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Vegetable Oil in the feed is good for the hooves, and for the coat. It will also add calories to the diet for the hard keepers.
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Apple Cider Vinegar in the feed will add shine to the coat and repel flies from the feed bucket.
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Have your horses teeth checked regularly as the best feed in the world won't correct a tooth problem.
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If you have room for storage, buy hay in bulk.
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Buy feed in bulk and store in airtight containers. A broken freezer chest is a great way to store feed. It is airtight, rodent and bug proof, and often found for free at garage sales or on craigslist.
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Use manufacturers coupons! Here are some great printable coupons from Farnam
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Ground flax seed is cheap and will put a lovely shine on a horses coat. It is also good for their digestive tract and their hooves.
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Mini alfalfa cubes make a cheap treat that almost any horse will enjoy.
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Muck buckets can make a very affordable water bucket. They are easy to tip over and easy to clean in addition to being affordable.
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