UK Horse Pasture Evaluation Program

The UK Horse Pasture Evaluation Program provides comprehensive evaluation of pastures, including tall fescue analysis, to improve grazing management, reduce hay needs, and protect natural resources.

Horse Pasture Evaluation System

NRCS RCPP Cost Share Program

The University of Kentucky has partnered with the USDA-Natural Resource Conservation Service to extend programs to eligible equine operations in Kentucky. This 4 year project will provide management advice to 20 farms throughout the commonwealth, sponsor field days and educational events, and provide horse farm management training to NRCS employees.

Equine Publications:

Improving Kentucky Horse Pastures

Forages for Horses

Alfalfa Cubes for Horses

Understanding Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue and Its Effect on Broodmares

Selecting Feeds for Horses

Temporary Fencing for Horses

Interpreting Forage Quality Reports

Planning Fencing Systems for Intensive Grazing Management

Using a Grazing Stick for Pasture Management

Basic Horse Nutrition

Equine Feeding Management

Tall Fescue Novel Entophyte Varieties and Establilshment for Livestock and Horse Farms

Choosing Hay for Horses

Evaluating Cool-season Perennial Grass Pastures using the UK Horse Pasture Health Score Card

Tall Fescue Sampling Guidelines for Ergovaline Analyses

Using Dry Lots to Conserve Pastures and Reduce Pollution Potential

Sampling for the Tall Fescue Endophyte in Pasture or Hay Stands

Endophyte Testing Submittal Form

Blackpatch of Forage Legumes:  Cause of Slaframine Toxicosis or "Slobbers" in Animals

Broadleaf Weeds of Kentucky Pastures

Alfalfa High-Quality Hay for Horses

Forage Use and Identification Guide

Establishing Horse Pastures

Soil Samplng and Nutrient Management in Horse Pastures

High Traffic Area Pads for Horses

Estimating Carrying Capacity of Cool-Season Pastures in Kentucky Using Web Soil Survey

Tall Fescue Endophyte Concepts

Slaframine Toxicosis or "Slobbers" in Cattle and Horses (New 2018)

Guide to Plants of Kentucky Potentially Poisonous to Livestock

Weed Management in Grass Pastures, Hayfields, and Fencerows

Using Soil-Cement on Horse and Livestock Farms

Rotational Grazing

Using Dry Lots to Conserve Pastures and Reduce Pollution Potential

Minimizing Losses in Hay Storage and Feeding

Recommended Principles for Proper Hay Sampling

Comparison of Commercially Available Novel-Endophyte Tall Fescue Forage Varieties