Ep. 119: 10 Tips for Feeding Horses During a Drought and Protecting Your Pasture

Drought can leave horse owners facing tough decisions. Do you keep grazing what’s left? Feed more hay? Hope for rain? Or could some of the things you’re hoping to get by with, make your pasture take even longer to recover? On this episode of the Beyond the Barn podcast, host Katy Starr chats with returning guest expert and a listener favorite, Dr. Krishona Martinson, Equine Extension Specialist at the University of Minnesota, about protecting pastures and feeding horses during a drought including: Why one common pasture mistake can impact recovery long after the drought ends When feeding more quality hay is actually the smartest management decision The simple measurement that tells you whether your pasture is ready for horses or other livestock to get back to grazing From knowing when to pull horses off pasture to understanding why brown grass isn’t always what is seems, Dr. Martinson shares practical, research-backed strategies that can help you make confident decisions when pasture becomes limited and keep a strong Forage Foundation for your animals, even in a drought. 🎧 Listen now on the Beyond the Barn podcast Have a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email [email protected] ____________________________________ Connect with Dr. Krishona Martinson and the University of Minnesota Equine Extension Program on: University of Minnesota Equine Extension Program on Facebook University of Minnesota Equine Extension Program on YouTube University of Minnesota Extension Program Website ______________________________ Additional Resources –  ~30:34 – Horse dry lots and shelters Constructing a High-Traffic Pad ______________________________ *Views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Standlee Premium Products, LLC.* _______________________________ 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