May/June 2025 Issue

Page 18 May/June 2025 EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN If you're a horse owner, you understand the importance of having access to high-quality hay for your equine companions. Yet, the search for reliable hay Get Easy to Manage Bales of Premium Hay from Hicks Hay sources can often prove to be a daunting task. Fortunately, Hicks Hay is here to provide the perfect solution for all your hay-related needs. Hicks Hay, conveniently situated in Kennett Square, Pa., boasts a diverse range of hay options, including Timothy, West- ern Timothy, Timothy Alfalfa, Western Alfalfa, Grass Alfalfa, Mixed Hay, Orchard Grass, and Wheat Straw. What sets them apart is their commitment to quality. Before reaching your stable, Hicks Hay runs their premium hay through a hay press, result- ing in conveniently sized bales that are easy to manage. Their hay is conveniently bundled in packs of 24 bales, which can fit easily on pallets to maximize your storage space. Hicks Hay goes the extra mile by deliver- ing hay to various storage areas, including lofts, stalls, and bank barns. Moreover, Hicks Hay can provide hay that has undergone forage testing, enabling custom- ers to access crucial nutrition information. Hicks Hay invites you to vis- it them in Chester County at 835 N Mill Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348. Here, you can buy sample bales before making any com- mitments. Their commitment lies in your satisfaction and ensuring your horses receive top-quality hay. To find out more and set up a delivery or pick-up today, visit their website at hickshaycompany. com or call (484) 886-7943. When it comes to your horses' nutrition, choose Hicks Hay for top-notch hay prod- ucts and reliable service. Your equine companions deserve nothing less. Nothing you feed your hors- es is more important than forage. Lucerne Farms offers a variety of premium forages, including Chopped Hay Feeds, Hay/Straw Bedding, and Hay/Straw Mulch to customers across the eastern seaboard. Lucerne Farms Forage Blends: •Improve digestion •Slows feeding time •Reduce the chance of ulcers •Aid in weight management •Decrease dental issues •Reduce quidding •Increase performance •Mimic natural grazing Lucerne Farms: Bagged, Chopped Forage Since 1992 •Provide vital long-stem forage for senior horses •Dust is extracted for horses with COPD and other respiratory sensitivities. Lucerne Farms forage under- goes a unique high-temperature drying process that maximizes nutrients and processing that eliminates mold spores without the use of chemicals. All prod- ucts undergo laboratory analysis, so customers know exactly the contents and the ratios of pro- teins, fat, and fiber. A family farm since 1992, Lucerne Farms was founded by Dr. George A. James in Aroos- took County, Maine and is now owned and operated by Richard James (son of George A. James) who works alongside his mother Susie James (Co-founder). “We were the first bagged, chopped forage of its kind in the US,” said Megan Kennedy, Admin- istrator. “To this day, it’s all we specialize in. With our name comes trust.” All Lucerne Farms products are available in stores East of the Mississippi river. The Hi Fiber blend is available in various Tractor Supply stores nationwide. Visit lucernefarms.com to learn more.