A guide to pasture management has just been released by good-horsekeeping.com. The guide includes guidelines for maintaining healthy pastures including: effective rotation, use of dry lots, weed control, fertilization, over-seeding, and more.
Maintaining better horse pastures
The guide to pasture management includes guidelines for maintaining healthy horse pastures including: effective rotation, use of dry lots, weed control, fertilization, over-seeding, and more.
It also includes the Top Ten Things Horse Owners Do To Ruin Their Pastures, as well as a resource section.
“Over-grazing is without a doubt one of the worst things horse owners do to their pastures,” says Laurie Cerny, editor of Good-horskeeping.com and publisher of the guide. “Lack of weed control and not applying a fertilizer will also gravely affect the health of a pasture.”
A healthy pasture not only provides fresh forage for horses, it also contributes to their physical well-being by offering them hours of natural grazing.
“When properly maintained it is amazing how little pasture you really need,” Cerny said. “Small, quarter acre lots can remain vital throughout the summer season when managed properly.
The Guide to Pasture Management can be ordered for just $2.95. It is available electronically in PDF format.