Horse Pasture Management

Horse Pasture Management

This practical guide explores the principles of managing healthy, productive pastures for horses. It covers pasture plants, soil care, grazing behavior, forage selection, stocking rates, and hay and silage management. The book also addresses environmental sustainability, pasture-related diseases, toxic plants, fencing, and watering systems to support equine health and welfare.

Key Features:

• Explains the fundamentals of effective horse pasture management
• Covers pasture plant identification and nutritional value
• Provides guidance on soil assessment and plant care
• Examines horse grazing behavior and forage preferences
• Explains how to calculate suitable grazing capacity
• Discusses hay, silage, and seasonal feeding strategies
• Identifies toxic plants and pasture-related health risks
• Covers fencing and watering system management
• Highlights environmental protection and wildlife considerations
• Supports horse owners, farm managers, and equine professionals