Tips for Overseeding Fall Horse Pastures

For cool-season pastures, fall is the ideal time to overseed to thicken a stand and fill in bare areas. The following recommendations will increase the chances of a successful overseeding:

1. Apply any needed lime and fertilizer amendments. An up-to-date soil test will indicate which nutrients are needed for both established and growing plants. For more information, contact your local county Extension agent or consult the University of Kentucky (UK) publication Soil Sampling and Nutrient Management in Hors