Fixing an Overgrazed Horse Pasture
Without a doubt, horses are hard on pastures. Equine forage researcher Krishona Martinson, PhD, MS, of the University of Minnesota, offers tips on helping an overgrazed pasture recover.
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Krishona Martinson, PhD, MS, is a professor of equine science and leads the University of Minnesota Extension Horse Program and is an equine extension specialist. Her applied research program focuses on improving equine forage utilization. She currently serves on the Equine Science Society board of directors. Along with her daughters, Martinson competes locally in timed events.
Posted by Krishona Martinson, PhD, MS | May 8, 2020 | Farm and Barn, Media, Nutrition, Pasture & Forage Management, Pasture and Forages, Pasture Equipment, Pastures, Podcasts
Without a doubt, horses are hard on pastures. Equine forage researcher Krishona Martinson, PhD, MS, of the University of Minnesota, offers tips on helping an overgrazed pasture recover.
Read MorePosted by Krishona Martinson, PhD, MS | Apr 25, 2020 | Farm and Barn, Media, Pasture & Forage Management, Pasture Equipment, Pastures, Podcasts
Equine forage researcher Krishona Martinson, PhD, MS, of the University of Minnesota, explains when to mow a horse pasture and how long to let them grow.
Read MorePosted by Krishona Martinson, PhD, MS | Apr 23, 2020 | Farm and Barn, Nutrition, Pasture & Forage Management, Pasture and Forages, Pastures, Podcasts
Equine forage researcher Krishona Martinson, PhD, MS, of the University of Minnesota, explains the steps involved in turning newly cleared property into a productive horse pasture.
Read MorePosted by Krishona Martinson, PhD, MS | Apr 20, 2020 | Farm and Barn, Horse Care, Media, Nutrition, Pasture & Forage Management, Pasture and Forages, Pastures, Podcasts
What’s the best way to keep two horses on a half-acre pasture? Equine forage researcher Krishona Martinson, PhD, MS, says small pastures less than 1 acre are common and offers advice to keep them productive.
Read MorePosted by Krishona Martinson, PhD, MS | Apr 20, 2020 | Diseases and Conditions, Horse Care, Media, Metabolic Problems, Nutrition, Older Horse Care Concerns, Pastures, Podcasts
A listener asks how to make pastures safe for insulin resistant horses. Equine forage researcher Krishona Martinson, PhD, MS, responds and shares the risks associated with allowing IR horses to graze.
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