Spring Pasture Management for Horse Paddocks

By Asst Editor Jason D, on September 19th, 2011

Article submitted by Cassie Tonkin, Sydney Equestrian Supplies

Horse owners often find the task of pasture management a very difficult one and consequently our paddocks quickly fall into disarray.

With a few simple steps and some effective management an overgrazed, underfertilized, weedy pasture can become far more productive and plentiful without breaking . . . → Read More: Spring Pasture Management for Horse Paddocks

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What To Look For When Your Horse Has Eaten Poisonous Plants(Red clover and alsike clover)

By Asst Editor Jason D, on March 25th, 2011

The toxins associated with red clover and alsike clover poisoning are not presently known. There is some evidence that the toxic effects may be caused by a mycotoxin-producing fungus that is commonly associated with these clovers.

The horse seems to be the only animal species susceptible to poisoning by red clover and alsike clover. . . . → Read More: What To Look For When Your Horse Has Eaten Poisonous Plants(Red clover and alsike clover)

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Red clover

By Asst Editor Di P, on December 13th, 2010

Red Clover plant

Scientific name

Trifolium pratense L

Synonomyns: Trifolium pratense L. var. frigidum auct. non GaudinTrifolium pratense L. var. sativum (Mill.) Schreb

Strengths Highly productive and suitable for grazing, silage or hay. Can be grown in a short-term pasture mix. Stoloniferous varieties have moderate drought tolerance and can maintain populations through . . . → Read More: Red Clover

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