Pasture Management Tip Sheet Bundle

Each tip sheet in this bundle is a multi-page PDF packed with full color photographs and guidance from experts in the horse industry. Whether you print them out and store them in a binder or keep them on your digital device, they’re easy to refer back to whenever you need!

This bundle includes:

7 Top Tips for Spring Horse Pasture Management
It’s that time of year when the grass gets greener and grows fast! But is it time to let your horses begin grazing on the pastures you’ve carefully fenced off all winter? Putting horses out too soon can reduce the productivity of your pastures this coming summer and letting your horses graze too much too quickly can be dangerous to horse health. Here are tips to keep in mind before you open up the gates to the pasture.

Creating and Using Equine Confinement Areas
The best way to improve your pasture next summer is to keep horses off soggy, dormant grasses this winter. By providing a designated space for your horses during pasture resting periods, you can effectively prevent overgrazing, ensuring a rejuvenated and flourishing pasture for the upcoming seasons. Follow these tips to create and use a horse-friendly, chore-efficient confinement area on your property.

Track Paddocks and Slow Feeders
There are many reasons why a horse might need to be kept in a confinement area, including recovery and rehabilitation after an injury, predisposition to founder, protecting pastures during wet weather, or preventing damage caused by overgrazing. However, horses kept in confinement can easily become bored, which can lead to health and behavioral issues. Track paddocks and slow feeders are two enrichment techniques that mitigate boredom and encourage natural behaviors.

Choosing the Right Horse Fencing
Whether establishing or enhancing a horse property, a primary consideration is selecting the right fencing. Numerous options exist to cater to diverse needs, balancing safety, aesthetics, and budget considerations. Delve into these recommendations to ensure your choice is equine-friendly, low-maintenance, and optimally efficient for daily chores.

Temporary Fencing for Horse Properties
Temporary fencing is a lightweight, inexpensive, and portable solution for a variety of horse keeping scenarios, including rotational grazing. However, it is vitally important to use the correct materials and setup for your horses, land, and management practices. Follow the simple tips in this guide to put temporary fencing to use on your horse property.

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