Great video. But I was always taught that 3 inches is far too short for grass regeneration on pastures. When I was advising clients, I always recommended no less than 6 inch vegetation height. But mind you that you're in the "wet side" verses the dry side of WA & OR. Great job pushing rotational paddocks.
Pacific North West (Canada). Curious to hear if anyone mows their pastures for winter and then uses it as turnout/minor grazing, supplementing with (almost) full hay rations. I am new to the area but did see some horses out in (low growing) fields all winter. Thanks!
Okay, so having a barn is still a must!! I suppose so they don't over eat!? Mmmmm. But what if I just want to keep horses outside all the time, with a big shelter, no shoes, and just ride them from point a to point b in the field and that's it!? I'm not sure about shaving their cut off during the winter time and putting a blanket on them. I may have too, because I'd love to canter in the snow on them, even bareback, on some days above freezing for sure!! In the snow. :) In the winter time I'd have hey etc. Idk about grain, but plan on riding them at a walk most of the time!! Grain mmmm. herd some issues could arise from that. Plus I lake in basic horse care but one day want a couple horses, and if I have the money. Should I give it a go, if it's too much, I'd board them at another barn and quite possibly lease them. ETC. I learn best from doing so!? Thanks!!
Hi Mitch, It would be best if you called our Agriculture Program Director Bobbi at (425)-377-7003 or emailed her at bobbi@snohomishcd.org and get advice that's specific to your site. If your plan is to not confine them in the winter time, that could cause some major issues for your horses.
Great video. But I was always taught that 3 inches is far too short for grass regeneration on pastures. When I was advising clients, I always recommended no less than 6 inch vegetation height. But mind you that you're in the "wet side" verses the dry side of WA & OR. Great job pushing rotational paddocks.
This is the best video I have watched! Thank you! ☺❤
Watching in England. Thank you. Going to set up my rotational system today just moved to a new barn where I can do this.
In the *coastal* PNW. Hello from Moses Lake where horses are always on pasture, outside
You could also put biochar in your fields to
Pacific North West (Canada). Curious to hear if anyone mows their pastures for winter and then uses it as turnout/minor grazing, supplementing with (almost) full hay rations. I am new to the area but did see some horses out in (low growing) fields all winter. Thanks!
Okay, so having a barn is still a must!! I suppose so they don't over eat!? Mmmmm. But what if I just want to keep horses outside all the time, with a big shelter, no shoes, and just ride them from point a to point b in the field and that's it!? I'm not sure about shaving their cut off during the winter time and putting a blanket on them. I may have too, because I'd love to canter in the snow on them, even bareback, on some days above freezing for sure!! In the snow. :) In the winter time I'd have hey etc. Idk about grain, but plan on riding them at a walk most of the time!! Grain mmmm. herd some issues could arise from that. Plus I lake in basic horse care but one day want a couple horses, and if I have the money. Should I give it a go, if it's too much, I'd board them at another barn and quite possibly lease them. ETC. I learn best from doing so!? Thanks!!
Hi Mitch,
It would be best if you called our Agriculture Program Director Bobbi at (425)-377-7003 or emailed her at bobbi@snohomishcd.org and get advice that's specific to your site. If your plan is to not confine them in the winter time, that could cause some major issues for your horses.
Great video!
Thanks!
Where's the shade for these horses for when it's a bit summers day ?? Why don't you have mobile shelters ?
Perhaps it's the difference of location. We're in the Pacific NW where it's not too hot.
A hot summer day here is 76° 😅
What do you recommend using to get rid of broadleaf weeds in past years such as buttercup and Clover
Thanks
No matter how you slice it, close stalling horses is bad for the horse physically and mentality.