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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.
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.
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.
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.
Find out what items should be in your horse’s first-aid kit, what they’re used for, and how to store them.
Have you ever wondered how hay gets from the field to your horse’s feeder? Find out in our slideshow.
Horses for Clean Water’s Alayne Blickle offers advice for limiting mud around gates, troughs, and on walkways.
Have you walked into a barn and smelled a pungent, burning odor? That’s ammonia, and it’s hurting your horse.
Do horse feeds made of products treated with herbicides and pesticides create contaminated compost that threatens the health of future gardens? Can deworming your horses then composting their manure lead to drug residue in your pile? Find out how to make the most of your horse’s manure.
The state of California has issued the following guidelines for equestrian facilities to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Overgrazing isn’t just a problem of too many horses on a pasture. Instead, it results from not giving plants a chance to rest.
Researchers investigated how horses interact with and view riding arenas as spaces. Here’s what they found.
Our reporter is adapting to life with limited access to her horse as her barn sets guidelines to prevent COVID-19 spread.
We asked two mobile equine veterinarians how clients can prepare both themselves and their horses for veterinary visits. Here are 10 ways you can help your vet maximize time, cut costs, and ensure you get the service you want—and, perhaps, go the extra mile when you need it most.
As benign as it might seem, this fresh forage can cause more harm than good. Here’s what to remember.
Your horse came out of winter in good body condition. Find out how can you keep that trend going as the grass greens.
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