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Can a horse eat more grass hay if they are in a smaller than normal pasture?
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∙ 12y ago
This question is really too vague to answer, because it all depends on whether that "smaller than normal" pasture is full of grass that hasn't been eaten yet, or a pasture that has already been eaten down. Also, we don't know whether the horse is being fed on the pasture or in a separate enclosure where there is no grass. And finally, what is "normal" in terms of "normal pasture?" "Normal" depends on where a person lives, the average stocking rate that is allowed for one horse in that particular area, and the size of that horse. Since we also do not know any of these things, we cannot really answer the question.
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No. Pasture the horse on untreated grass. No treatment of any kind, except cutting the grass with a lawn mower.
How much Bermuda grass seed to plant for a 3 horse pasture?
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Can keeping a horse on pasture alleviate heave symptoms?
It can help so long as the horse doesn't have what's called 'pasture heaves' where it's allergic to the molds in the grass.
Will spreading fresh horse manure in a grazing pasture harmful?
No if you put a ligh layer over the pasture then no, this is actually extremly benificial to the grass (for horse manure is great fertilizer).
Is it OK for horses to eat ticks found on the grass in their pasture?
if you want your horse to get sick in other words no no no!
What does grassing a horse mean?
I've personally never heard the term 'to grass a horse'. However the term to 'putting a horse out to grass' or 'the horse is on grass' are widely used in the UK. I would assume therefore that it would be the same thing as those terms. A horse at grass means it is eating pasture grass and may or may not be supplemented with hay or hard feeds.
What is the best way to feed your horse the right way?
To keep your horse his healthiest, keep him in a pasture or paddock. He should be on around 1-2 acres per horse, and the grass should not be very rich. If the pasture is small (1 acre or less), has little grass to graze, or is full of rich grasses, give the horse with some grass hay to help balance out the rich food, and monitor your horse carefully. Spread the hay all around the pasture, so the horse still has to walk around to get it, as if he were grazing. Not alfalfa or anything else, just plain grass hay. alfalfa is too rich, and rich grasses are very dangerous for your horse for many reasons.
Horses at pasture?
The phrase 'horses at pasture' simply means that they are out in a grassy area (such as a paddock) eating grass or feeding. Sometimes it may also mean a horse is retired in a paddock. :)
Can a pasture provide fresh forage to a horse?
It can so long as the grass is of good quality and there is at least one acre per horse , 2 acres are better.
What kind of grass makes a horse founder?
A horse can founder on just about any kind of grass. But spring grass is particularly rich and green. It can actually make your horse's body temperature rise a little. With the occasional exception, most horses need to be monitored closely when on rich pasture of feed.
Your horse eats grass while you are walking him around what do you do?
If you are riding him, you should make him walk on. To do this, just give your horse a little kick, pull the reins up, or steer him into another direction. If you are walking next to your horse,(like leading him to a pasture, etc) its best not to let them eat grass. If your horse does so, pull him away from the grass. Its another thing if you are grazing him. If you are, you can let him eat grass.
Why do horse eat only some of the grass in the field?
Horses set aside certain areas in a pasture. Horses have a lounging area, where the grass is very short, this is where the horse can be seen resting, sunbathing or just taking a nap. Horses also have certain areas where the defecate and a horse will not eat where it has defecated. This is why it is a good idea to harrow a field once in a while to increase the usage of a pasture for horses. Also, horses are sometimes picky eaters and the grass over here tastes better than that grass.
