There are numerous benefits for horses grazing pasture compared to consuming hay in confinement, including the reduction of unwanted behaviors such as bedding and manure eating, cribbing, and wood ...

In theory, turning a horse out isn't rocket science: Bring horse to pasture, remove halter and lead rope, close gate behind you. But if you're turning an easy keeper out in a big grassy field that ...

In Iowa, horses will require about 2 tons of hay per head per year, plus summer pasture.” Pasture is an ideal forage for horses in the spring, summer and fall, but during winter months, a high-quality ...

Whilst there may be a general perception that a grass kept horse will get all that it requires from its grazing sward, in reality the smallest ingredients of a feed bag can be the most important when ...

For ranch horses, a forage-based diet is not just a recommendation; it’s essential for their health, energy and overall performance. Understanding their unique digestive system helps highlight why ...

Hay, the most common type of forage fed to horses, averages 28% to 38% crude fiber and has a DE level of about 1.95 to 2.5 Mcal per kg. (Cereal grains, by contrast, contain between 2% and 12% crude ...

Recent dry weather has raised questions about how to manage horse pastures during drought. According to University of Minnesota Extension equine specialist Krishona Martinson, here are some tips for ...

A large number of Land and Livestock Post readers ranch in the Blackland Prairies Ecoregion, so it is appropriate to discuss introduced forage options suitable for the area. The northern tip of the ...