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EQUINEMASTER PASTURE
Premium Pasture Mixture

AVAILABLE SPRING 2007 Region-specific formulation. Formulated for rapid establishment and forage yield as well as to tolerate equines' grazing and traffic patterns. Nutritionally, formulated to provide a highly palatable, digestible source of nutrients and digestible fiber. All forages are endophyte-free.

Region-specific formulation. For regions in which cool-season grasses excel, EQUINEMASTER Pasture is a diverse mixture of species such as improved orchardgrass, soft-leaved tall fescue, timothy, bluegrass, and/or ryegrass. For regions in which warm-season grasses perform, EQUINEMASTER Pasture is a mixture of species such as improved ryegrass, bermudagrass, and tall fescue. Agronomically, the mixture is formulated for rapid establishment and forage yield as well as to tolerate equines' grazing and traffic patterns. Nutritionally, the mixture is formulated to provide a highly palatable, digestible source of nutrients and digestible fiber to support animal health. All forages are endophyte-free.

Region-specific formulation

Rapid establishment

Grazing and traffic tolerant

Highly palatable

Digestible fiber for animal health

Endophyte-free

PASTURE MIXTURE

PLANNING

A well-managed pasture with a rotational grazing system can support one horse per 2 to 4 acres. Higher stocking rates require supplemental hay. Select EQUINEMASTER Hay - a premium, highly palatable, digestible hay. Spring and fall are ideal seasons to plant. In areas prone to summer drought and limited irrigation, early fall seedings are recommended.

ESTABLISHMENT

Proper soil preparation promotes establishment. To ensure adequate fertility, submit a soil sample and fertilize according to the lab's recommendations. In general, application of 100 lbs/acre of a balanced starter fertilizer provides adequate fertility. If soil pH is below 5.5, apply lime prior to planting. EQUINEMASTER Pasture can be established via a full-cultivation, no-till drill, or broadcast seeding. Maximum planting depth is 1⁄4 inch. Ideal planting method is via a seed drill. For smaller acreages, broadcasting with a spreader is effective provided proper soil preparation and management. For information on broadcast seedings, see “Renovation” below. Irrigate to keep the soil surface moist, until each plant has 2 to 3 leaves per seedling. Then, irrigate to prevent moisture stress.

RENOVATION

EQUINEMASTER'S seedling vigor and rapid establishment make it well-suited to broadcast seedings of a new pasture and also to renovate an existing pasture. Prior to broadcasting seed, mow the existing grass, remove clippings, and scratch the soil surface with a harrow. Broadcast the seed. After broadcasting, roll the pasture to improve seed-to-soil contact. Irrigate lightly to keep the soil surface moist, until the grass germinates and each plant has 2 to 3 leaves per seedling. Then, irrigate to prevent moisture stress.

MANAGEMENT

Once the new seedlings are firmly rooted, lightly graze or mow multiple times prior to full use. For initial grazings, allow short-term access in favorable weather. Defoliation promotes tillering and development of a healthy, dense stand. Graze or mow to 3 to 4 inches. Graze or mow to maintain a leafy, vegetative pasture. Allow pasture to reach 6 to 10 inches, then graze or mow to 3 to 4 inches. Implement a rotational grazing system to allow grasses time to rest - to restore energy reserves required for growth. Rotational grazing can be as simple as setting up one cross-fence. Dependent on season, stocking density, and amount of hay, ideal grazing and rest periods range from 14 to 28 days. Harrowing to distribute manure improves production and utilization of the pasture.

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EQUINEMASTER EXERCISE PADDOCK MIXTURE
Innovative Paddock Mixture

AVAILABLE SPRING 2007 Specially formulated for excessive utilization. Region-specific formulation. Formulated with species and varieties tolerant to the traffic pressure of horses and persistent under heavy utilization. All forages are endophyte-free.

Specially formulated for excessive utilization areas. Region-specific formulation. Barenbrug understands equine owners may have limited land available for their animals. Insufficient land area leads to over-utilization and a decline in grasses to cover the ground. EQUINEMASTER Exercise Paddock is formulated with grass species and varieties which are very tolerant to the traffic pressure of horses and persist under heavy utilization. For regions suitable for cool-season grasses, EQUINEMASTER Exercise Paddock may be formulated with species such as rapid-establishing perennial ryegrass and traffic-tolerant Kentucky bluegrass. For regions suitable for warm-season grasses, EQUINEMASTER Exercise Paddock may be formulated with species such as tall fescue and bermudagrass. Optimal performance depends on adequate hay and appropriate paddock rest periods. All forages are endophyte-free.

Region-specific formulation

For excessive utilization areas

Rapid establishment

Traffic tolerant

Endophyte-free

PADDOCK MIXTURE

PLANNING

Identify a suitable site. Adequate soil depth improves stand persistence; select a site with a soil depth of at least two feet. Supplemental hay is required to prevent over-utilization of the paddock via grazing. Select EQUINEMASTER Hay – a premium, highly palatable, digestible hay. Spring and fall are ideal seasons to plant. In areas prone to summer drought and limited irrigation, early fall planting is recommended.

ESTABLISHMENT

To ensure adequate fertility, submit a soil sample and fertilize according to the lab's recommendations. It is ideal to perform a full-cultivation or tillage of the soil prior to seeding. EQUINEMASTER Exercise Paddock can be established via use of a seed drill or broadcast method. Maximum planting depth is 1⁄4 inch. Broadcasting with a spreader is effective provided proper soil preparation and management. For information on broadcast seedings, see “Renovation” below. Irrigate to keep the soil surface moist, until the grass germinates and each plant has 2 to 3 leaves per seedling. Then, irrigate to prevent moisture stress.

RENOVATION

EQUINEMASTER'S seedling vigor and rapid establishment make it well-suited to broadcast seedings of a new paddock and also to renovate an existing paddock. Prior to broadcasting seed, mow the existing grass, remove clippings, and scratch the soil surface with a harrow. Broadcast the seed. After broadcasting, roll the paddock to improve seed-to-soil contact. Irrigate to keep the soil surface moist, until the grass germinates and each plant has 2 to 3 leaves per seedling. Then, irrigate to prevent moisture stress.

MANAGEMENT

Maintain a mowing height of 3 to 4 inches. Mowing promotes tillering and the development of a healthy, dense grass cover. Prior to allowing access to the new paddock, mow at least three times and ensure the grass is firmly rooted. To promote persistence, implement a simple rotational system to allow grasses time to rest - to restore energy reserves required for growth. It is as simple as setting up one cross-fence and moving your horses between the two paddocks. Harrowing to distribute manure improves fertility and growth.

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