Don't know for sure, my vet said they would not reccommend putting it where horses can get it but to try fescue or rye grass to stop washout on a hill
The scientific name for fescue grass is Festuca.
Yes but make sure the fescue has been close first before you apply the rye grass, otherwise the fescue, which is a very competitive grass, will take over the ryegrass.
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Yes, tall fescue is one of the major cool season grasses that horses love. One of the most used is Kentucky-31. The Rebels brand tall fescue is designed for athletic turf, but I use this on my horse trails. Then when the heat returns I grow Tifton 85(veg.) Bermuda grass for forage, and for the trails I use athletic Bermuda Riviera and Princess 77(both from seed).
The only thing I have found that will kill tall fescue or creeping fescue is "Roundup."tm
There are several varieties of fescues grass. For instance, creeping red fescue grass adapts best to cool, temperate climate/weather areas. Combat Extreme is a mix of fescue grass seeds that does extremely well in very cold temperatures. Basically if you live in any of the warmer regions of the country Fescue grass is not going to be the best option for you. If you decide to go with Fescue grass check with a local company that grows grass to sell on pallets for lawns. They will be able to tell you which variety will be best for your area.
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Horses thrive in cooler weather, like eary spring when grass is plentiful, and the weather is still cool. Just watch for overly rich grass, as this can cause 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.