There are numerous benefits for horses grazing pasture compared to consuming hay in confinement, including the reduction of unwanted behaviors such as bedding and manure eating, cribbing, and wood ...

Research shows that the shape, as well as the size, of a grazing space can affect equine health and well being.

A well managed pasture offers a good nutritional program for horses thus reducing feeding expenses, stable cleaning and other chores. Good pasture management takes some planning prior to grazing ...

For many horses, grazing in a pasture of green grass is a prime source of vitamin E. But when drought and heat dry up those pastures, they take much of the vitamin E with them. The result? An ...

Recent dry weather has raised questions about how to manage horse pastures during drought. According to University of Minnesota Extension equine specialist Krishona Martinson, here are some tips for ...

Strip grazing, in which horses have access to only a small strip of grass instead of the entire field, can help manage horses' weight, according to Equine Science Update. The horses are forced to ...

Horse owners who want to get the most out of their pasture acres can review a new publication that explains stocking rates and forage yield factors. “Stocking Rates: Calculating How Many Horses a ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 10, 2019) — The University of Kentucky is where Keith and Laura Haag first fell in love with horses, and it’s where they turned to get advice to improve the environment for the ...

Whether your goal is to help a horse lose weight or maintain a healthy waistline, strip grazing is an effective way of achieving it. By using your field in this way you are able to continue turning ...