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 ...

Research shows that adult performance horses can subsist on a quality forage-only diet, but what about their younger counterparts? Recent study results from a Swedish research team indicate that a ...

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 ...

Just like how humans eat warmer, heartier meals in winter and lighter foods in summer, horses need their diet adjusted 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 ...