No Hay for Horses

Hey, what do you know about hay?

Are you taking the hay your horse eats for granted?

Hay is the third most valuable crop in the United States, with a market value of $11 billion.

Depending on the region, 2012 hay prices jumped by two to five times over their 2011 levels.

Unlike soybeans, corn and a range of fruit crops, there are no subsidies or guarantees for growing hay.

The U.S. Forest Service reports that about 6,000 acres of farmland and open space are lost each day, devoured by strip malls and McMansions.

As prices for feed grains continue to rise, farmers are switching fields from hay production to other crops such as corn, reducing the available supply of hay.

Where will your horse’s hay come from tomorrow?

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About Kentucky Performance Products, LLC:

Since 1998, Kentucky Performance Products has simplified a horse owner’s search for research-proven nutritional horse supplements that meet the challenges facing modern horses. KPP horse supplements target specific nutritional needs and are formulated to complement today’s feeds, thus safeguarding against over-supplementation. Each product is scientifically formulated and made with high-quality ingredients at certified manufacturing facilities. Kentucky Performance Products is proud to offer a quality assurance promise backed by a money-back guarantee. Kentucky Performance Products brings you horse supplements you can count on because the horse that matters to you, matters to us.

About ELCR:

The Equine Land Conservation Resource, now commonly known as ELCR, was founded in 1997 by a group of concerned horse people who recognized that loss of open land is the greatest threat to the future of all equestrian sport, recreation, and industry.

In January of 1999, ELCR became an independent 501(c)(3) organization Since that time, ELCR has become the national organization to preserve land and promote access for all types of equestrian use. Disseminating information may be the most valuable service ELCR provides. In addition to cabinets and computer files full of information, ELCR has published several helpful guides to assist with specific circumstances. Of course, the office staff is always available to answer questions, offer advice, and provide networking assistance.

You can contact the experts at ELCR at:

4037 Iron Works Parkway / Suite 120 / Lexington, Kentucky / 40511

Phone (859) 455-8383

Fax (859) 455-8381

information@ELCR.org

www.elcr.org

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