Ep. 035: Pro Tips for Getting Pastures (and Horses) Ready for Spring Grazing

Episode Notes

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss a jam-packed episode on horse pasture management and grazing including:

• What toxic weeds we should be on the lookout for to protect our horses

• What can happen if horses are allowed to graze too early in the growing season

• Is our horse getting enough fiber if solely out on pasture?

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Notes:

4:20 – 

University of Minnesota Extension “Managing Established Horse Pastures” – https://extension.umn.edu/horse-pastures-and-facilities/managing-established-horse-pastures#maintain-soil-health-1327862

12:50 – 

University of Minnesota Extension “Plants Poisonous of Harmful to Horses” poster – https://www.facebook.com/UMNHorse/photos/a.182478971778089/8022905184402056/

23:58 – 

Penn State Extension “How to Make Rotational Grazing Work on Your Horse Farm” - https://extension.psu.edu/how-to-make-rotational-grazing-work-on-your-horse-farm

25:48 – 

University of Minnesota Extension “Constructing a High-Traffic Pad” video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXj_OHFrh2E

40:15 – 

Equine Resources and Support:

Dr. Cubitt and Dr. Duren - https://www.standleeforage.com/company/contact-us/

Penn State Extension - https://extension.psu.edu/animals-and-livestock/equine

University of Maryland - https://extension.umd.edu/programs/agriculture-food-systems/program-areas/animal-science/horses

Rutgers University Extension - https://esc.rutgers.edu/

University of Minnesota Extension - https://extension.umn.edu/animals-and-livestock#horse

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Additional Resources:

• “How to Avoid High NSC Intake for Horses in the Spring” blog post - https://www.standleeforage.com/standlee-barn-bulletin/how-to-avoid-high-nsc-intake-for-horses-in-the-spring/

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