Types of hay Grass
Hay that is comprised of brome grass. Seriously, brome is a type of perennial cool-season grass that is used for hay and pasture. Species of brome include Smooth Brome and Meadow Brome, among many other species and cultivars.
Fescue is a variety of grass that is often grown as a hay crop in various parts of the United States. The relative merits of fescue as a hay crop are debated among farmers due to the number of challenges that the crop presents.
To conclude, the choice between grass hay and legume hay depends on your horse and his needs. Legume hay provides a better fit of nutrients for a horse with higher needs (growing, lactating), while grass hay provides a good fit for most horses.
Orchardgrass is a bunch grass that exhibits reproductive growth of 2-4′ in height and vegetative growth from 6-18″. Orchardgrass is an old reliable standby in many parts of the U.S. It is more heat and drought tolerant than most cool season grasses, and thus produces more feed during the summer.
Ryegrass is a popular addition to grow with your hay. A strong and hardy grass, rye is resilient to weather and drought conditions and has a high nutritional value.
Wheatgrass is a nutrient-rich type of young grass in the wheat family. It's sold as a dietary supplement in tablet, capsule, powder and liquid forms. Wheatgrass is often used for juicing or added to smoothies. Wheatgrass provides a concentrated amount of nutrients, including iron, calcium, magnesium, amino acids, chlorophyll, and vitamins A, C and E.