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April 8, 2024: Introduction of Forage
| End Date: | April 19, 2024 |
| Location: | Online |
| Introduction: | The purpose of this course is to help horse owners and caregivers understand the importance of forage for horses and practical advice for selecting, feeding and managing forage. |
| Website: | https://thehorseportal.ca/course/introduction-to-forage-spring-24/ |
- Understand the importance of forage for the health and welfare of horses
- Describe the main forms of forage (e.g. hay and pasture)
- Describe identifying features and nutritional differences between the two types of plants commonly used in forages: grasses and legumes
- Identify plant species that are commonly used in equine forages
- Explain what factors may affect hay quality and how to evaluate hay quality
- List best practices for hay feeding and hay storage
- Explain what factors may affect pasture quality and how to evaluate pasture quality
- Describe some common problems related to horse pastures
- Explain how to prevent and/or address common problems related to pastures
- Assess current management practices and develop strategies to address any issues you have related to forage (e.g. with hay or with pasture management)
