High Barns Haylage

09/04/2026

With this small window in the weather, everyone has been busy getting the spring jobs done. Deliveries may take slightly longer than usual so please bare with us x

17/03/2026

Digger Luke making light work of these logs ready to go through the chipper.

17/03/2026

06/01/2026

Happy new year to all our lovely customers. Lots of bales going out this week. Bare with us while we get caught up.

15/12/2025

Last date for pre Christmas orders is the 17th December. Please order enough to see you through until at least the 2nd week in January.
Thanks for choosing High Barns Haylage this year and we look forward to working with you in 2026.

06/12/2025

Our bales playing a different role today during the Grizedale stages! Don’t forget to get your pre Christmas orders in quick to ensure delivery before the big day.

28/08/2025

The Rising Cost of Winter Forage: A Challenge for Horse Owners 🐴🌾

As this winter approaches, it is more important than ever to plan ahead for your forage requirements. This year, the challenge is even sharper.

👉 Poor summer grass yields have meant less hay and haylage being made due to unseasonably dry weather and late spring growth.
👉 Mowing land is shrinking across the UK, as more and more acres are taken out of agricultural production.
👉 Availability is tightening, which is already pushing prices up.

For our horses, forage isn’t optional - it’s the foundation of good horse welfare. But with supply under pressure and demand rising, the knock-on impact is significant: higher costs for owners, increased strain on livery yards, and tough decisions for those managing larger yards or multiple horses.

This isn’t just a seasonal fluctuation - it is a worrying trend.
Support for maintaining agricultural land use whilst recognising the needs of the equine sector is more important than ever. Please support our farmers!

26/08/2025

🍂 Autumn is just around the corner - soon the leaves will be falling. While it’s a beautiful time of year, it also brings an important reminder for horse owners: sycamore poisoning.

In past years we’ve sadly seen many cases of this, although numbers can fluctuate greatly. 🍁

What is sycamore poisoning?

It’s caused by horses ingesting sycamore seeds or seedlings, which contain a toxin (hypoglycin A) that can lead to an often fatal condition called Atypical Myopathy. Symptoms can come on suddenly and include muscle weakness, stiffness, dark urine, and reluctance to move.

What can you do to reduce the risks?

✔️ Identify and remove sycamore trees, seedlings, and seeds from grazing areas where possible.
✔️ Fence off risky areas, especially during autumn when seeds fall.
✔️ Provide extra forage to reduce the likelihood of horses foraging on the ground.
✔️ Stay alert for early symptoms and contact your vet immediately if you are concerned.

Being proactive now can help keep your horses safe this season. 🐴💚

13/07/2025

It’s been a busy week and still lots of stacking still to do.
We thought we’d show you how those increasingly popular multipacks are made. Packs of 10 for ease of delivery and collection. Little bales of sunshine.