It's been tough all over. Here in CO, DreamCatchers Equine Rescue has over 200 horses to feed. It's always been a struggle for them and this past year has forced them to stop taking in rescue horses. It always hurts my heart to hear of great organizations having a difficult time.
We ourself, had enough hay. But the people who sold hay, "really" made the profit. It does not take too much knowledge, to know, that a large round bale, cost about 10-12 dollars to make, then to resell at 120-150....some profit....Lots of people with horse were hurting very badly. 65 horses were found straved to death, in either southern Wis or northern Ill. For what reason, other than no hay or could not buy it or find it.
hope there is a solution before it is too late Fortunately for me have 5 acres of hay waiting to be cut as soon as it quits raining. I do agree some farmers gouge the horse owners over hayprices. Its sad that animals are dtarving because there isn't anyone to give them compassion and food
Everywhere, where there was a dought, animals were suffering. Places that did have hay, were offered more money for it by "hay buyers" who did have the fund, more than the local horse people. The horses and their owners, were hurting very badly. It is call "greed" that rescues and horse people/horses needed the hay so badly, but without funds to buy it.
I feel sorry for all the rescues and owners of horses that have no hay. Just wondering why some people do not leave a comment, other that one "letter" which does not make any sense.
I live in ND but have not heard anything about the Nakota's being short of hay.....I wish people would inform the public more about these issues so that others could help.