Common Types of Weeds in Horse Pastures
Alexandra Beckstett
November 7, 2020
From winter and summer annuals to perennials and biennials, learn how to prevent and manage pasture weeds.
From winter and summer annuals to perennials and biennials, learn how to prevent and manage pasture weeds.
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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.
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Overgrazing isn’t just a problem of too many horses on a pasture. Instead, it results from not giving plants a chance to rest.
Your horse came out of winter in good body condition. Find out how can you keep that trend going as the grass greens.
Learn about grass health, maintenance, rotational grazing, sacrifice areas, and more.
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