Pasture Archives - Your Horse Farm An Equestrian Lifestyle Blog - Resources for Every Horse Farm Wed, 21 Jun 2023 15:35:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 The Best Non-electric Fresh Water Source for Horses https://yourhorsefarm.com/the-best-non-electric-fresh-water-source-for-horses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-non-electric-fresh-water-source-for-horses Thu, 08 Dec 2022 22:07:06 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=37019 Are you looking for a non-electric fresh water source for horses? RAMM’s Ultimate Drinking Post Waterer may be a solution to your water-filling chores. It receives water from below your local frost line with every use, so it can stand unused for years at a time and instantly produce fresh, clean, 50°F water during any...

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]]> Composting Horse Manure https://yourhorsefarm.com/composting-horse-manure/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=composting-horse-manure Wed, 08 Sep 2021 13:14:56 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=35991 This organic material includes grass clippings, leaves, vegetable food scraps, newspaper, cardboard, and vegetarian animal manure. Manure management on horse farms is an important part of farm operation.  If left in a pile manure will decompose on it’s own but could take years.  One way to speed up the process, and take advantage of manure...

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]]> How To Use a Grazing Muzzle https://yourhorsefarm.com/how-to-use-a-grazing-muzzle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-use-a-grazing-muzzle Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:04:08 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=35574 Conditions like insulin resistance or equine metabolic syndrome are especially worrisome because these horses simply can’t tolerate the high carbohydrate levels often found in pastures this time of year. Other horses tend to gain weight when turned out full or even part-time. So what’s a horse owner to do? One possible option is using a...

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]]> 5 Ways to Improve Your Pasture https://yourhorsefarm.com/5-ways-to-improve-your-pasture/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-ways-to-improve-your-pasture Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:10:02 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=35558 Is your pasture looking a little lackluster? Could it use some help? Spring is the perfect time to get started with improvements and here are five specific things you can do to create a healthier and more eye-pleasing pasture: 1.) Soil Testing and Fertilizer Application If you’ve never had your soil tested to see what...

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]]> Spring Pasture Precautions https://yourhorsefarm.com/spring-pasture-precautions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spring-pasture-precautions Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:04:31 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=35535 Do you hear that? It’s the sound of every horse person rejoicing due to daylight savings time and the arrival of warmer weather. Spring is underway, and with it greener grass, flowers, and so many lovely things. However, spring also harbors danger for some of our horses in the form of quick-growing green grass. If...

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]]> Grow and Harvest Your Own Hay https://yourhorsefarm.com/grow-and-harvest-your-own-hay/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=grow-and-harvest-your-own-hay Thu, 11 Mar 2021 15:37:44 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=35525 Depending on how many horses you have to feed, your hay bill can get expensive! One horse can consume between 15 and 30 bales of hay in a single month. It adds up quickly! If you have the resources and time to grow your own hay, it’s worth considering. You can take control of your...

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]]> All About Alfalfa https://yourhorsefarm.com/all-about-alfalfa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=all-about-alfalfa Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:45:30 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=35494 It’s true that the higher protein and caloric content of alfalfa can be beneficial for certain horses, such as those that are growing, pregnant or lactating mares, or horses needing to put on weight, but if your horse doesn’t need the extra protein or calories, alfalfa may not be the best option.   Compared with...

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]]> 8 Things to Know about Fall Pasture https://yourhorsefarm.com/8-things-to-know-about-fall-pasture/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=8-things-to-know-about-fall-pasture Thu, 24 Sep 2020 17:57:38 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=35179 However, when it comes to your pasture, there are a few things to be aware of during this time of year, especially if your horse has metabolic challenges or is at risk for developing laminitis.  Here are eight facts you may or may not know about fall pasture: #1 As grasses mature, their level of...

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]]> The Paddock Paradise Track System https://yourhorsefarm.com/the-paddock-paradise-track-system/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-paddock-paradise-track-system Wed, 16 Sep 2020 13:55:16 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=35163 Based on the behavior of wild horses, the Paddock Paradise Track System encourages your horse to exercise, search for their food and travel over different terrain. The creator, Jaime Jackson is a former farrier that prefers natural horse care. He began studying feral horses and their behavior in the 1980s. Jackson discovered when horses are...

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]]> How to Control Weeds in Your Horse’s Pasture https://yourhorsefarm.com/how-to-control-weeds-in-your-horses-pasture/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-control-weeds-in-your-horses-pasture Thu, 13 Aug 2020 12:45:59 +0000 https://yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com/?p=35062 Horse pastures require year-round management. In order to provide your horse with quality nutrition, you need to eliminate weeds. And because horses are picky eaters, this can be a hard task. Proper field management, such as using a dry lot, rotational grazing, mowing and good drainage, goes a long way in keeping your horse healthy....

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