Ep. 035: Pro Tips for Getting Pastures (and Horses) Ready for Spring Grazing

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss a jam-packed episode on horse pasture management and grazing including: • What toxic weeds we should be on the lookout for to protect our horses• What can happen if horses are allowed to graze too early in the growing season• Is our horse getting enough fiber if solely out on pasture? Have any topics you want to hear more about? Let us know at [email protected].____________________________________Notes:4:20 – University of Minnesota Extension “Managing Established Horse Pastures” – https://extension.umn.edu/horse-pastures-and-facilities/managing-established-horse-pastures#maintain-soil-health-1327862 12:50 – University of Minnesota Extension “Plants Poisonous of Harmful to Horses” poster – https://www.facebook.com/UMNHorse/photos/a.182478971778089/8022905184402056/ 23:58 – Penn State Extension “How to Make Rotational Grazing Work on Your Horse Farm” - https://extension.psu.edu/how-to-make-rotational-grazing-work-on-your-horse-farm 25:48 – University of Minnesota Extension “Constructing a High-Traffic Pad” video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXj_OHFrh2E 40:15 – Equine Resources and Support:Dr. Cubitt and Dr. Duren - https://www.standleeforage.com/company/contact-us/Penn State Extension - https://extension.psu.edu/animals-and-livestock/equineUniversity of Maryland - https://extension.umd.edu/programs/agriculture-food-systems/program-areas/animal-science/horsesRutgers University Extension - https://esc.rutgers.edu/University of Minnesota Extension - https://extension.umn.edu/animals-and-livestock#horse____________________________________ Additional Resources:“How to Avoid High NSC Intake for Horses in the Spring” blog post - https://www.standleeforage.com/standlee-barn-bulletin/how-to-avoid-high-nsc-intake-for-horses-in-the-spring/____________________________________Have a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email [email protected] our podcast and learn more about our co-hosts at our Beyond the Barn podcast pageSUBSCRIBE to the Beyond the Barn podcast email to be an exclusive insider!Find us on Apple, Spotify or Google Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE, so you never miss an episode.____________________________________Check out the Standlee Barn Bulletin BlogFind more nutritional resources from Dr. Stephen Duren and Dr. Tania Cubitt at https://www.standleeforage.com/nutrition/Connect with Standlee on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok   Love the podcast? Leave a rating and review on Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/.../beyond-the-barn/id1541221306Leave a rating on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/3dmftQmwLKDQNueUcCJBZaHave a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email [email protected] our podcast and learn more about our hosts at our Beyond the Barn podcast pageSUBSCRIBE to the Beyond the Barn podcast email to be an exclusive insider!Find us on Apple, Spotify or Google Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE, so you never miss an episode._______________________________Check out the Standlee Barn Bulletin BlogFind more nutritional resources from our PhD equine nutritionists at https://www.standleeforage.com/nutrition/ Connect with Standlee on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok