Animalweb is bringing together leading experts to explore one of the biggest emerging concerns for horse owners across the UK, hay and forage.
With rising costs, ongoing questions about availability, and increasing uncertainty about quality and nutritional value, forage is becoming a key issue affecting horse health, management, and day-to-day decision-making.
The upcoming Animalweb Forage Forum: What’s Really Going On with Hay? will take place live on Monday, 20th April at 7pm (UK), and is free for all to attend.
The expert-led session will feature Dr David Marlin, Dr Katie Williams, Nikki Meggison and Meriel Moore-Colyer, bringing together a range of perspectives across equine science, nutrition and forage production.
During the webinar, Dr David Marlin will also present and discuss the findings from Animalweb’s recent hay availability poll, offering a real-world snapshot of what horse owners are currently experiencing on the ground.
The session will explore whether there is genuinely a hay shortage or a more complex set of contributing factors, how weather patterns, farming practices and supply chains may be influencing forage quality, and what practical steps owners can take to manage risk and plan ahead.
As pressures on forage continue to grow, the forum aims to provide clear, evidence-based insight to help owners better understand the bigger picture and make informed decisions.
The live format also gives attendees the opportunity to hear directly from experts and engage with the discussion around one of the most talked-about topics in the equine sector right now.
📅 Monday 20th April 2026
🕖 7pm (UK time)
🎟 Free for all
