Pasture has the potential to provide
1. The horses nutrition
2. A Safe exercise area
Potentials rarely achieved, often neglected
All information given here is believed to be correct but the author cannot be responsible for any consequences of it's use.
by Denis Lindsell
Paddocks may also be grazed in rotation within one year. This would involve rotating a
group of horses around 3 or possibly 4 paddocks during the summer. They may graze each paddock for a week, then
move on to the next paddock. While the paddock is being rested, it may be harrowed, fertilised and topped, or grazed
by other species. The rotation will increase
the production of grass (growth will be reduced if the grass is continually being defoliated).
One drawback of this system compared with strip
grazing is that the horse does not get a steady supply of feed. On entering a fresh paddock there will be a reasonable amount of fresh growth, becoming less during the week. Strip grazing on the otherhand gives a fresh but controlled supply of grass each day.