Clean, consistent, energy-appropriate forage is the foundation of performance, not an afterthought.
Sport horses are often fed as if forage is just filler and the bag does the real work. In reality, forage is the foundation of performance: it fuels steady energy, protects the gut against the ulcers so common in competition horses, and keeps the airways clear for maximum oxygen.
The forage a performance horse needs is clean, consistent and analysed, so you know its energy and protein, can feed enough of it, and don't undo training with dust or sugar spikes.
High-starch, low-fibre feeding raises ulcer and hindgut risk and gives peaky energy. Plenty of clean, analysed forage gives slow-release energy, a settled gut and steadier behaviour, then concentrates fine-tune the rest. It's the difference between building performance on a solid base and papering over a shaky one.
Lab-tested every batch, dust-extracted, double-pressed and consistent, Prime Hay is built for yards that can't afford surprises, delivered and placed across Portugal and Spain.
What hay is best for sport horses?
Clean, low-dust, lab-tested hay with known energy and protein. It protects the airways and gut, gives slow-release energy, and lets concentrates top up only the real gap. Consistency between deliveries matters as much as the analysis.
Does hay quality affect performance?
Yes. Dusty hay contributes to equine asthma that limits oxygen and performance; low or unknown-quality hay leads to over-reliance on starchy feeds that raise ulcer and hindgut risk. Clean, analysed forage supports energy, recovery and a settled gut.
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