Horse Pasture Management, Second Edition, provides updated coverage on strategies for managing behavior, grouping, environments, and feeding needs of grazing horses. The purpose of this book is to aid in improving equine welfare in a sustainable manner. Written by a renowned team of experts, this book offers coverage of the structure, function, and identification of forages, as well as their nutritional value. Management of soil, the function of a pasture ecosystem, and management of plants in a pasture are discussed, followed by forage yield determination, 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. The advantages of grazing multiple species are described. Management of hay and silage are included, since year-round grazing is not possible on many horse farms. Later chapters delve into the interactions of a horse farm with its environment and describe strategies for managing manure, erosion, weeds, toxic plants, and water quality. Horse Pasture Management, Second Edition, is ideal for horse managers, researchers, scientists, and students involved in animal science, specifically equine studies.

Agriculturists, extension agents, and veterinarians will also find this book useful. Key features: Includes information on environmental best practices, plant and soil assessments, and wildlife concerns, Features a new section on reducing carbon emissions and increasing sustainability using horse farms, Explains pasture-related diseases, weed management, and toxic plants to avoid, Offers extra reading recommendations for useful resources and existing extension programs, Each chapter is updated since the first (2018) edition.