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HORSE - EQUESTRIAN
Selecting A Pasture Grass
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Pasture
forages vary with the temperature zones just like the turf
grasses do. After all the finest of lawn grasses started as
pasture and were developed to suit the needs of home owners.
Many original grasses have been improved to suit the needs of the smaller scaled farmer, rancher, or hobbyist owning fewer animals on less acreage than in the past. |
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Horse Pasture Management
Pastures can
be the staple in the food chain if planned in the beginning.
Rotational lots are the key to success in utilizing pasture space
to the fullest potential. Small acreage that is well managed can
be cheaper in the long run as opposed to those hefty feed bills
each month. Horses especially do better in a rotational system. If
there are several varieties of plants growing in one field the
horse will (just like you or I ) pick out the tastiest growth and
eat it down to the dirt. Many a horse owner has had to call the
vet for this very reason.
Having two small lots and rotating the time spent in either will help the food source go farther. Plus this way one of the lots could be sown in a higher costing seed that provides more nutrition and provides more variety. Before man started fencing livestock in restricted spaces they were free to pick and choose which plants they wanted. When one area was grazed low they naturally moved on to the next range and thus were provided the variety of vegetation and minerals needed to sustain the generations and keep the herds healthy..
Many of the old stand-by forages have been
developed and improved over the years to provide better protein and
vegetative material per plant. Incorporating some newer varieties
has enabled farmers or ranchers to get the most out of the
least amount of land. Additional feeds are then supplemental to the
main use of the pasture. Overseeding practices have become more
popular in helping to extend the months in some regions that
pastures can be used. These practices can also benefit full
time pastures in the warmer climates that have thinned and need a
little renovation. All pastures naturally have some rate of decline
over time due to climate conditions, hoof wear, disease, erosion
factors, little or no fertilization being applied, or other factors.
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The Importance Of Soil Testing Your Pasture
Soil tests are
the only true way to determine amount sand ratios of
fertilizer and other elements needed in your particular area. The
county agents in your area are equipped to handle this at a
reasonable fee or suggest where to send samples. They are trained
to provide knowledge on varieties of grasses or other
forages that perform best for your particular needs. Many
counties offer programs for beginners and old hands on all kinds
of agricultural subjects that can help you plan and manage your
acreage no matter how large or small your acreage.
Pastures need soil
testing about every two years to keep forage fertility at its best. Pastures are not established in two or three months, this is a commitment to permanency and generally it can take from nine to twelve months or more depending upon the choice of forage, fertilization and climatic conditions of the year.
Pasture And Grass Additional Information Websites
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