Interesting question, but it is like comparing "apples with watermelons." Ryegrass is generally planted as a cool-season grazing alternative (winter grazing) and is typically not baled. It is a good annual to graze and is very palatable to horses. On the other hand, Tiff 44 is a bermudagrass variety specifically designed for hay production. It grows taller than other bermudagrass varieties. Most hay farmers produce excellent quality Tiff 44 hay because they understand that stage of maturity is the greatest limiting factor to quality hay production. Consequently, the Tiff 44 is cut to maximize leaf/stem ratio. Tiff 44 ranks high as a forage source for horses. Fertilization and the stage of maturity have a greater effect on quality and palatability than the type of grass. As a result, both grasses can be used effectively in a feeding program if they are managed well. Since ryegrass is a winter annual and bermuda Tiff 44 is a warm-season hay variety, it is difficult to compare the two due to their difference in ultimate intended use.