More than 250 farm owners, managers, and Kentucky residents attended the Equine Farm and Facilities Expo hosted by the University of Kentucky Equine Initiative June 1 at Spy Coast Farm in Lexington.

The expo gave attendees the opportunity to view a wide range of farm equipment and supplies appropriate for small- to mid-sized operations. UK specialists provided hands-on instruction for spraying, seeding, fencing, and mowing pastures.

Featured demonstrations included weed control basics, mowing and dragging small pastures, seeding and overseeding pastures, and fencing and water systems for rotational grazing. Twenty-two equipment companies also participated.

“The successful Equine Expo showed that horse farm owners in Central Kentucky have a strong interest in improving their pastures,” said Ray Smith, MS, PhD, associate professor and forage extension specialist at the University of Kentucky

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