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Horse Hay Q&A
by Alayne Blickle | Feb 28, 2022
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 about this essential forage.
Read MoreEquine Safety and Yellow Buttercups
by 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.
Read MoreCommon Types of Weeds in Horse Pastures
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Nov 7, 2020
From winter and summer annuals to perennials and biennials, learn how to prevent and manage pasture weeds.
Read MoreTips for Controlling Weeds in Horse Pastures
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Jul 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.
Read MoreWeed Management for Small Horse Properties
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Sep 16, 2019
Our equine nutritionist gives advice on how to prevent weeds in your horse pastures.
Read MoreBe a Good Steward of Public Land: 10 Tips for Equestrian Trail Riders
by Alayne Blickle | Sep 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.
Read MoreWeed Management Plans for Horse Pastures
by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Aug 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.
Read MoreControlling Grassy Weeds in Horse Pastures
by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment | Mar 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.
Read MoreManaging Small Horse Pastures
by Heather Smith Thomas | Nov 26, 2018
Proper management of pastures on small acreage can mean better grazing for your horses and reduced hay costs.
Read MoreTheHorse.com’s Top Slideshows of 2017
by The Horse Staff | Dec 30, 2017
Learn about horse coat colors, skin conditions, pasture weeds, parasites, horse properties, and more.
Read MoreHorses Eating Thistle
by Nettie Liburt, MS, PhD, PAS | Feb 15, 2017
An owner worries about her horse eating thistle. An equine nutritionist responds about the risks.
Read MoreTheHorse.com’s Top Slideshows of 2016
by The Horse Staff | Dec 26, 2016
Popular slideshows included those on skin conditions, horse properties, pasture weeds, the Rio Olympics, and more.
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