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How Dangerous Are Buttercups?

Horses should not consume this yellow weed.
March 29, 2024
Buttercups appear harmless to most. Their delicate petals are a cheerful yellow color. Don’t let their pleasant appearance fool you though! They can be very toxic to horses, especially when eaten fresh and in large amounts. With symptoms varying from blisters in the mouth to colic and even seizures, buttercups are not to be ignored!...
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HORSES

How Dangerous Are Buttercups?

Horses should not consume this yellow weed.
By Emily Fought
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March 29, 2024
Buttercups appear harmless to most. Their delicate petals are a cheerful yellow color. Don’t let their pleasant appearance fool you though! They can be very toxic to horses, especially when eaten fresh and in large amounts. With symptoms varying from blisters in the mouth to colic and even seizures, buttercups are not to be ignored!...
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HORSES

10 Tips For Pasture Management

By Emily Fought
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March 31, 2023
When you keep horses at home, you have the added responsibility of pasture management. Horses can quickly overgraze a field! They’ll leave them looking bare and weedy in a few days to weeks, depending on the size and number of horses. There is plenty you can do to avoid this though. Managing Your Horses’ Pastures...
Cutting
HORSES

Best Cutting For Horse Hay: 1st, 2nd, Or 3rd?

By Emily Fought
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November 19, 2019
It’s important to choose the right hay for your horse. On your hunt for hay, you’re likely to run across different cuttings. Many horse owners wonder which is better 1st, 2nd, or 3rd. There are quite a few factors involved in determining this! To begin with, 1st cutting is the first hay cut from that...
"Cowgirl Magazine" - Dandelions
HORSES

You Can Add Dandelions To Your Horse's Menu

By Emily Fought
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May 30, 2018
Dandelions will shortly begin covering your fields this spring and summer. They are a common yellow plant that many have mistakenly labeled as a bad weed. However, horse owners are beginning to realize they can be used as a powerful medicine to treat various aliments. Check out how useful this plant can be in your...
"Cowgirl Magazine" - Healthy Weeds
HORSES

5 Weeds That Are Actually Healthy For Your Horse

By Emily Fought
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March 19, 2018
Many people assume that weeds are something you don’t want in your horse fields. While it is true that you don’t want pastures overrun with them, there are quite a few weeds that are actually healthy for your horse. What’s most important, is that you identify good verses toxic plants. You should know what your...
Cowgirl - Mustang
HORSES

The Diet Of Wild Mustangs On The Range

By Emily Fought
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August 14, 2017
Mustangs are not fortunate enough to have people that deliver their hay or grain to their stall or paddock. These wild horses must fend for themselves in order to survive. Today, space has become limited, and with growing population sizes, mustangs can have a hard time finding an acceptable food source. They’ve had to adjust...
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HORSES

6 Tips To Boost Pasture Productivity

By Emily Fought
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April 24, 2017
Managing horse pastures can be tricky without the right knowledge. A good pasture can provide quality forage for your horse and cut down on hay bills. By taking the time to learn proper field management, you can save your land from turning into a barren, mud pit. Instead, follow these few tips to have lush...

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