Author: Jane Myers Publisher: Equiculture Publishing ISBN: 9780994156167 Category : Languages : en Pages : 264
Book Description
In an ideal world, most horse owners would like to have healthy nutritious pastures on which to graze their horses all year round. It is usually possible to make a few simple changes in your management system to create an environment which produces healthy, horse friendly pasture, which in turn leads to healthy 'happy' horses.
Author: Arthur Kerridge Stubbs Publisher: ISBN: Category : Grazing Languages : en Pages : 33
Book Description
Establishes guidelines for optimum, pasture based, land management strategies to ensure sustainable land use, more economical feeding and healthier horses.
Author: Paul H. Sharpe Publisher: Academic Press ISBN: 0128129204 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 444
Book Description
Horse Pasture Management begins with coverage of the structure, function and nutritional value of plants, continuing into identification of pasture plants. Management of soil and plants in a pasture is covered next, followed by horse grazing behavior, feed choices of horses, management of grazing horses, and how to calculate how many horses should be grazing relative to land size. Management of hay and silage are included, since year-round grazing is not possible on many horse farms. A number of chapters deal with interactions of a horse farm with the environment and other living things. As an aid in good pasture management, one chapter explains construction and use of fencing and watering systems. Contributions are rounded out with a chapter explaining how the University of Kentucky helps horse farm managers develop their pasture management programs. The purpose of the book is to help people provide a better life for horses Provides the basic principles of pasture management for those involved in equine-related fields and study Covers a variety of strategies for managing the behavior, grouping, environmental, and feeding needs of grazing horses to ensure high levels of welfare and health Includes information on environmental best practices, plant and soil assessment, and wildlife concerns Explains pasture-related diseases and toxic plants to be avoided Includes links to useful resources and existing extension programs
Author: Jane Myers Publisher: Landlinks Press ISBN: 0643099247 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 224
Book Description
A dream shared by many is to run a few horses on a small property on the fringes of a city or town. This book shows how to combine sustainable land management practices with a style of horse keeping that will protect the health and well-being of your horses, as well as the land and its wildlife. Good property management does not need to be an expensive undertaking. Improved pasture means less feed bills, reduced mud or dust improves a horse's health and reduces vet bills, better manure management turns a liability into an asset. The reader is first introduced to the horse's natural behaviour as expressed in body language, intelligence, ability to learn, grazing, herd instincts and social behaviour. The book then goes on to cover all the basics of safe handling, routine care and common health problems. Property selection, property design, water supply, pasture management, horse facilities, fencing, trees and plants, manure management and equipment and tools are comprehensively dealt with in separate chapters. This is a practical book written with a minimum of jargon especially for those who are new to horse ownership and small properties. It will deliver real benefits to the landholder, including reduced horse keeping costs, better welfare of horses, increased productivity, and improved land management practices.
Author: Alayne Renee Blickle Publisher: ISBN: Category : Best management practices (Pollution prevention) Languages : en Pages : 55
Book Description
A manual for environmentally friendly horsekeeping in the Puget Sound Region, Washington. Includes chapters on mud, manure, & pasture management specific for commercial horse businesses. Lists of resources available and contacts are also included.
Author: Stewart Hastie Publisher: Ringpress Books ISBN: 9781860541704 Category : Horses Languages : en Pages : 256
Book Description
All facets of care and management as well as riding basics are the subjects of this book. Owners and riders can gain insight into such topics as choosing and buying a horse, stable and pasture management, health and illness, tack and clothing, and training and competing. First-time as well as experienced owners and riders will benefit from Horselopaedia, which contains detailed information in a concise, easy-to-reference format.
Author: Dale Strickler Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC ISBN: 1635860709 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 289
Book Description
The health and profitability of grass-based livestock begins with the food they eat. In Managing Pasture, author Dale Strickler guides farmers and ranchers through the practical and ideological considerations behind caring for the land as a key part of running a successful grass-based operation, from the profitability of replacing expensive grain feed with nutrient-rich native grasses to the benefits of ecologically-minded land management. In-depth examinations of the biology and benefits of grazing plants and different grazing strategies accompany detailed plans for paddock and fencing set-ups, livestock watering, and effective methods for dealing with common pasture problems throughout the seasons, from mud to drought. For readers invested in pasture improvement strategies that offer environmental benefits beyond better meat and dairy, including carbon sequestration, erosion prevention, increased pollinator resources and wildlife habitat, and improved water quality, Managing Pasture is an approachable, accessible guide to creating and caring for the grassland that feeds animals and future generations.
Author: Jaime Jackson Publisher: STAR RIDGE PUB ISBN: 9780965800785 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Paddock Paradise is a revolutionary model for safe, natural horse keeping, hoof care, and the healing and rehabilitation of lame horses. The premise of Paddock Paradise is to stimulate horses to behave and move naturally according to their instincts.
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