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Barn: Pastures
from the pages of Horse Journal
Horse Owners And The Land-Use Crisis
Land use and land conservation are the most
important issues facing horse owners of the 21st century.
It's a message that, at least
until now, has not gotten through to America 's
horse-owning public, even to the majority of the people who participate in the
land-dependent sports of... | read »
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Barn: Pastures
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Create a Healthy Spring Pasture
Get a head start on pasture management to create a healthy pasture for your horses. Testing soil and fighting weeds are among the tips of from Carey Williams, Ph.D, equine
extension specialist at Rutgers University, to create that healthy spring pasture.
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Test your soil to see what... | read »
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Barn: Pastures
from the pages of Trail Rider
Barn Anthropologist Observes Horse Barn Life in its Natural State
My job is to observe horse barn life in its natural state and then report back. A Barn
Anthropologist , if you will. Usually I have no place to sit, and this is especially a problem in the
spring when everything is so wet in the horse barn. Horse barns are notorious for poor seating.
Somebody... | read »
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Barn: Pastures
from the pages of Trail Rider
Manage Mud in Your Horse Pasture
Question: We tend to get quite a bit of rain in our area. I keep my two fit
trail horses in a one-acre horse pasture. Although there's lots of grass in the pasture, certain
areas tend to get muddy in the pasture, such as around the feed trough and along the fence
line. I've been lucky so... | read »
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Barn: Pastures
from the pages of Horse Journal
Horse Pasture Management Decreases Erosion and Recycles Nutrients from Manure
Horse pastures offer many advantages besides
food. A well-managed horse pasture
recycles nutrients from manure and gives horses a place for the exercise and the
social interaction they need. It
provides a beautiful environment, increases forage production/grazing capacity,
and... | read »
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Barn: Pastures
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Creating the Perfect Horse Paddock
Tired of confining
your horse in that muddy, dusty, smelly and fly-infested pen? Are you looking
for some new ideas on how to care for your horse during the winter months or
rainy season? Or wondering where to keep your horse before your pastures are on
the brink of being over-grazed? Or... | read »
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Barn: Pastures
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Weeds and Horse Pasture Management
Weeds often plague horse pastures, especially areas that are overgrazed or
trampled by horse traffic, such as near water sources, shade or gates. When
desirable plants are compromised, weeds waste no time taking over horse pastures. It doesn't
take much grazing pressure to change the dynamics... | read »
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Barn: Pastures
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Prevent Laminitis By Limiting Pasture Grazing
As your horse pastures spring back to life, it may be wise to consider limiting
your horse's pasture grazing time. Theoretically at least, every horse is at risk of
developing laminitis if he gorges himself on enough young pasture grass in a short
enough period of time to result in severe gut... | read »
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Barn: Pastures
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Tractors and Implements for Horse Pasture and Horse Arena Care
Equipment needed for keeping horse pastures and horse arenas trimmed depends on the size of the horse arena and horse pasture, and how many horses and riders use them. Keep tractor size and capabilities in mind when you purchase a new mower, rake or drag for the horse arena and horse pasture. Don't... | read »
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Barn: Pastures
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Good Horse Latches Keep Horses Safe and Secure
Whether it's your horse barn, horse paddock, horse pasture or horse stabling facilities, you need
good horse latches to secure all areas where horses are kept. We'll look at wire gates, pipe gates and wooden gates to find the most secure horse gate for your ranch.
The ideal horse latches and... | read »
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Question: We tend to get quite a bit of rain in our area. I keep my two fit
trail horses in a one-acre horse pasture. Although there’s lots of grass in the pasture, certain
areas tend to get muddy in the pasture, such as around the feed trough and along the fence... | read |
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