Seeking hay options in Western WA!!!

Here are the facts about our barn and needs:

  • 40 tons needed (total) for 2010-2011 season. We start feeding the year’s hay in Aug/Sept when the pastures are eaten down, and feed through April. We are set through April '10.

  • Majority of horses do fine on local (western WA) grass hay as long as it is good quality.

  • Would like to get 8-10 tons of the 40 in alfalfa for the hard keepers.

  • Delivery would be preferable but pick-up of some is not out of question.

  • We have hay elevator.

I’m looking for a good reliable supplier. Someone who I could trust to pay up front if the delivery or pick-up will take a few months to accomplish. I understand that I’d have to pay to ensure it’s not sold to others.

Conversely, I am open to splitting/sharing a semi load with a local COTHer. Actually open to at least discussing just about anything!