Horses have an instinctual need to graze and enjoy continuous intake of forage. About 60% of a typical horse’s day should be spent grazing in a pasture. Horses who are allowed to freely graze are less likely to develop sharp points on their molars than those fed dry hay and concentrates. A well-kept horse pasture is free of health hazards, supplies high quality feed, and provides enough cushion to prevent stress on limbs

A well-maintained pasture provides your horse with proper exercise and nutrition to stay healthy for many years to come.

Exercise reduces behavior and respiratory problems while also enhancing hoof health, strong bone growth, and general metabolism.

Read more horse articles below about horse pasture and forage.

Horse Pasture and Horse Forage Articles

Buying better hay
Dirt bag
Down to the wire
Field of greens
Field of greens 2
Freeze tried
Forage finals
Fescue's threat
Forage foundations
Growing your own hay
Intensive grazing
Pasture perils
Pasture prudence
Planting better pastures
Pasture basics
Pasture care
Reduce pasture weeds
Round bales
Using herbicides

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