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Horse Hay Q&A

Alayne Blickle August 19, 2024

Is one grass hay variety more palatable than another? Should I feed my horse the first or second cutting of hay? Equine nutritionists answer these questions and more.

The Dangers of Foxtail in Your Horse’s Hay

Multiple Authors September 18, 2023

Signs your horse has eaten foxtail and how to mitigate it in your pastures.

How to Manage Weedy Grass Species in Horse Pastures

Alayne Blickle May 5, 2023

Pasture maintenance is necessary for controlling weedy grass species that can be dangerous to horses.

Equine Safety and Yellow Buttercups

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment May 29, 2021

Buttercups can cause mouth pain and blisters, drooling, oral and gastric ulcers, colic, and diarrhea in horses that eat them.

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.

Tips for Controlling Weeds in Horse Pastures

Alexandra Beckstett July 17, 2020

Weed management in horse pastures requires time, dedication, and ongoing effort from farm owners, but it’s crucial for promoting healthy forage for horses to eat.

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Weed Management for Small Horse Properties

Clair Thunes, PhD September 16, 2019

Our equine nutritionist gives advice on how to prevent weeds in your horse pastures.

Be a Good Steward of Public Land: 10 Tips for Equestrian Trail Riders

Alayne Blickle September 12, 2019

If we want to keep our trails and public lands open to horses, we must be responsible riders who care for the land and coexist with other trail users.

Weed Management Plans for Horse Pastures

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment August 23, 2019

Fall is a good time to evaluate the quality of your horse pastures, because it is easy to see which weeds were most prevalent and uncontrolled during the summer and are now large and seed-producing.

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Controlling Grassy Weeds in Horse Pastures

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment March 30, 2019

Broadleaf plants, such as dandelions and ragweed, aren’t the only weeds that can infiltrate pastures. Here’s how to control grassy weeds that can be prominent in summer pastures, including crabgrass, yellow foxtail, and nimblewill.