Getting started with rotational grazing is as simple as dividing one pasture into two pastures so you can manage grazing. It is very important this time of year to wait until the pasture is 6-8 inches in height before you allow grazing. A good rule of thumb is to take half, leave half and to never allow grazing below 3-4 inches. Once the horses have grazed a pasture down then you rotate them to the next pasture to allow the first pasture to rest and regrow. You simply repeat this process throughout the growing season and anytime your pasture is not growing, consider feeding hay in a dry lot to preserve your pasture. Check out the short video and publication below for more information on rotational grazing.
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