Horses in Tolga QLD

LocalAg's Equine category covers a wide range of products for horse owners, studs, trainers, and hobby farm operators. The main products you will find listed include:

Hay and fodder including oaten hay, wheaten hay, lucerne hay, teff hay, and other equine-quality hay types. Hay is the most actively traded equine product on LocalAg and the category where our Feed Central quality assurance system adds the most value for buyers.

Horse feed and supplements including horse grain, rolled oats, processed feeds, and equine health supplements.

Horses for sale including pleasure horses, performance horses, broodmares, foals, and stock horses listed directly by verified breeders and private sellers.

Donkeys including standard and miniature donkeys for hobby farms, livestock guardian use, and companion animals.

Tack and equipment including saddles, bridles, rugs, horse floats, and yard equipment listed by private sellers.

All sellers on LocalAg are verified and all transactions go through CheckVault escrow, so your payment is protected until you confirm what you have ordered has arrived. Browse Equine listings on LocalAg to see what is currently available. If you cannot find what you need, post a free Wanted Ad and our team will find a verified supplier.

Yes. Horse feed and hay is one of the most actively traded product areas on LocalAg and is where many horse owners find the most practical value in using the platform over generic classifieds.

Hay is the primary product. Oaten hay, wheaten hay, lucerne hay, teff hay, and other equine hay types are listed by verified sellers across Australia. Every listing includes bale type, quantity, ex-farm price, and an indicative delivered price. Sellers on LocalAg can attach Feed Central feed test results to their listings, which means you can compare hay nutritionally before making contact rather than buying on trust.

Grain and processed feeds including rolled oats and other equine feed products are available through the Grain and Feed category and through the Equine feed and supplements section.

All transactions go through CheckVault escrow. Your money is held securely until you confirm the hay or feed has arrived and matches what was ordered. This is particularly important for horse owners buying hay sight unseen from interstate sellers.

If you cannot find the specific hay type or feed you need listed near you, post a Wanted Ad and our team will connect you with a verified supplier.

The best hay for your horse depends on their workload, age, health status, and metabolic condition. Here is a practical guide to the main options.

Oaten hay is Australia's most popular horse hay and the default choice for most horses in light to moderate work. It is palatable, high in fibre, moderate in protein and energy, and widely available across southern and western Australia. Look for equine quality oaten hay, which is awnless and cut at the right growth stage to avoid irritation to the mouth and digestive tract.

Wheaten hay is very similar to oaten hay in nutritional profile and is often used interchangeably. Slightly lower in energy than oaten. Again, look for awnless varieties for horses.

Lucerne hay is high in protein and calcium, making it ideal for growing horses, pregnant and lactating mares, and horses in hard work with elevated protein demands. For horses in light work or prone to weight gain, feed lucerne in moderation or mix it with oaten hay rather than feeding it as the sole hay source.

Teff hay is the recommended choice for horses with laminitis, insulin resistance, equine metabolic syndrome, or Cushing's disease. Its very low non-structural carbohydrate content makes it safe for horses where sugar and starch intake needs to be carefully controlled.

Wheaten hay, canary hay, and rye grass hay can all be fed to horses with appropriate care and are used in regions where oaten hay is less readily available.

What to avoid: mouldy hay of any type, hay with significant weed content including toxic species, and awned barley hay which can cause physical irritation to the mouth and gut.

LocalAg is one of the most practical platforms for sourcing equine quality hay in bulk in Australia, particularly for horse studs, trainers, and agistment centres that need to secure large and consistent volumes throughout the year.

The key advantage of buying through LocalAg is the combination of verified sellers, Feed Central feed test data on listings, and CheckVault payment protection. For bulk buyers, the feed test data is particularly valuable because it allows you to compare loads nutritionally and specify minimum quality standards before committing to a purchase.

Browse listings in the Hay and Fodder category and filter by location to find sellers within a practical freight distance. Every listing shows bale type, quantity, and delivered price. Contact sellers directly through the platform to discuss volume, ongoing supply arrangements, and delivery scheduling.

For large ongoing requirements, posting a Wanted Ad is often more efficient than browsing listings. Describe your requirements in detail including hay type, bale format, minimum protein or feed test specifications, volume needed, delivery frequency, and location. Sellers with the capacity to supply in the volumes you need will respond directly.

Our team can also connect large buyers with producers capable of supplying regular loads throughout the season. Call us on 1300 669 433 to discuss your requirements if you need help sourcing consistent bulk supply.

Equine quality hay is not a formally certified grade in the way that certified seed is, but it is a recognised standard in the Australian horse industry that describes hay produced and selected with the specific requirements of horses in mind. Here is what the term typically means in practice.

Awnless varieties. Equine quality cereal hay, particularly oaten and wheaten hay, is grown from awnless varieties or cut early enough that awns have not developed. Awns on barley or wheat seed heads can cause physical injury to the sensitive tissues of a horse's mouth, throat, and digestive tract. Standard livestock cereal hay may contain awns that are perfectly acceptable for cattle and sheep but are not suitable for horses.

Cut at the right growth stage. Equine quality hay is cut at late boot to early head emergence, when the plant has maximum leaf content, moderate protein, and good energy. Hay cut at this stage also has better palatability and lower weed seed set than hay cut later in the season.

Low weed content. Horses are selective feeders and more sensitive to certain toxic weed species than cattle and sheep. Equine quality hay should be low in weeds and free of known toxic plant species.

Correct moisture and storage. Mouldy hay is a significant health risk for horses, causing respiratory problems and digestive issues including colic. Equine quality hay should be properly cured and stored.

Feed test backed. Premium equine hay suppliers increasingly provide Feed Central NIR feed test results confirming protein, energy, fibre, and moisture content. This is the highest standard of transparency in the hay market and is something LocalAg actively supports through its integration with Feed Central quality assurance.

Standard livestock hay may meet all of these criteria, but there is no guarantee unless the seller specifically markets it as equine quality and can back that claim with data.

Yes. Horse feed grain is available through LocalAg's grain and feed listings as well as through the equine category. Oats are the most commonly purchased grain for horses and are listed by verified sellers in most southern states where oat production is highest.

Rolled grain, which is oats or barley that have been processed through rollers to crack the seed coat and improve digestibility, is also listed by some sellers and is particularly useful for horses where whole grain passes through the digestive system without being fully digested.

When buying grain for horses on LocalAg:

1. Confirm the grain type and variety with the seller
2. Ask for moisture content information, as high-moisture grain can heat and mould in storage
3. Ask whether the grain has been treated with any fungicide or insecticide seed treatments, as some grain is treated for storage and is not appropriate for feeding
4. Introduce any new grain gradually to horses not accustomed to it and always ensure adequate roughage is available alongside grain feeding

Browse current grain listings through the Grain and Feed section to see what is available near you. If you cannot find the grain type or quantity you need, post a Wanted Ad and our team will find a verified supplier.

Neither is universally better. The right choice depends on your horse's workload, health status, and body condition. Many horse owners feed both as a combination rather than choosing one over the other.

Oaten hay is the more broadly suitable everyday horse hay for most horses in light to moderate work. It is high in fibre, moderate in protein and energy, and provides the gut-filling roughage that horses need for digestive health and psychological wellbeing. It is lower in protein and calcium than lucerne, which is an advantage for horses that do not have elevated protein requirements. It is also generally significantly cheaper per tonne than lucerne.

Lucerne hay is the better choice when protein is the limiting nutritional factor. Growing horses, pregnant and lactating mares, horses recovering from illness or injury, and horses in intensive athletic work all benefit from lucerne's higher protein and energy content. It is also higher in calcium, which supports bone development in young horses and meets the calcium demands of lactating mares.

The case for feeding both: A common and practical approach is to feed a mix of oaten and lucerne hay rather than choosing one exclusively. The oaten hay provides the bulk fibre and roughage the horse needs. The lucerne provides the protein and calcium top-up. A ratio of roughly 60 to 70% oaten hay and 30 to 40% lucerne is a starting point that suits many horses in regular work, though the right balance depends on the individual horse and what other feeds are in the ration.

For metabolic horses where sugar and starch intake needs to be controlled, teff hay is a better primary hay than either oaten or lucerne.

Laminitis management requires careful control of sugar and starch intake, as high non-structural carbohydrate (NSC) content in feed is one of the primary triggers for laminitis episodes in susceptible horses, particularly those with underlying insulin resistance or equine metabolic syndrome.

Teff hay is the most widely recommended hay for laminitic horses in Australia. It consistently tests low in NSC, typically between 6 and 10% on a dry matter basis, which keeps it well within the safe threshold for most metabolic horses. It is fine-stemmed and palatable and most horses eat it readily. For horses with diagnosed laminitis or EMS, teff hay is the safest primary hay option currently available in Australia.

Oaten hay and wheaten hay can be fed to some laminitic horses but NSC levels vary between crops and seasons, and some batches test higher than is safe for sensitive horses. If feeding oaten or wheaten hay to a laminitic horse, always request a feed test result that includes the NSC figure and confirm it is below 10 to 12% before feeding. Do not assume all oaten hay is safe for metabolic horses.

Lucerne hay is moderate in NSC and is sometimes recommended in small quantities for laminitic horses because of its relatively low sugar content compared to some grass hays. However, its high energy density makes it easy to overfeed, which is a concern for horses that are already overweight, a common feature of EMS horses.

What to avoid: Lush spring pasture, any hay that has not been tested for NSC, high-sugar grass hays, and any feeds containing added sugars or molasses.

Always work with your veterinarian when managing a laminitic horse. Diet is one critical component alongside appropriate hoof care, controlled exercise, and in some cases medication.