Adapting Equine Care for Sandy Soil Pastures in Texas

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
March 1, 2024
Price
See Agrilife Learn

Overview

This factsheet helps horse owners understand the dynamics of sandy soils and adapting management strategies accordingly, so that they may maintain both pasture productivity and horse well-being.

Sandy soils pose a unique set of considerations for horse owners in Texas, offering benefits while also requiring specific management strategies to ensure the health and productivity of both the land and the horses. By understanding the dynamics of sandy soils and adapting management strategies accordingly, horse owners can maintain both pasture productivity and horse well-being. (3 pages)

Looking for solutions in your county? Contact your local extension experts

More choices in Animals & Livestock

  • Course

    This course is designed for youth and collegiate horse judging team members, their coaches, and anyone interested in learning more about horse judging. Learning objectives include understanding the rules for each class, applying the judging guidelines to each class, and learning to articulate placings during oral reasons.

  • Course

    Join Texas A&M poultry experts to learn what it takes to raise poultry for 4-H or FFA.

  • Course

    This bundle contains Environmental Quality Management of Animal Feeding Operations I and Environmental Quality Management of Animal Feeding Operations II. These courses will cover various topics for managing animal feeding operations.

  • Course

    Environmental Quality Management of Animal Feeding Operations I will cover various topics for managing animal feeding operations. In this course, you will learn about managing manure for soil and water quality protection, emergency action plans, land application best management practices, and animal manure storage facilities.

  • Course

    Environmental Quality Management of Animal Feeding Operations II will cover various topics for managing animal feeding operations. In this course, you will learn about animal manure and wastewater treatment, managing manure for air quality protection, nutritional strategies, and manure utilization.