Extruded feed nuggets encourage horses to chew feed longer which improves digestibility and helps reduce the risk of choke.

The Toston startup Hay Montana is working to meet that need with Montana-grown alfalfa. Jason Noyes’ and Travis Brazill’s business, Hay Montana, is exactly as it sounds.

Warm bran mashes used to be suggested for horses as a treat or treatment for horses on cold days or in medical distress, but ...