2006-10-05 22:58:12 · 5 answers · asked by m1k3nz1 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Other - Games & Recreation
It depends on the size of the horse. Bigger horses obviously need more! You should allow about 1-2 acres per horse, but you also need additional acreage so that you can rotate grazing and prevent the paddocks from getting "horse sick".
2006-10-05 23:09:02 · answer #1 · answered by PNewmarket 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This completely depends on the quality of grass you are talking about. Here in central Ohio, the ground is quite fertile with plenty of rainfall, so 2 or 3 acres per horse is quite sufficient. Out west where it's drier and scrubbier, I'm sure you'd need 10+ acres per horse.
2006-10-06 12:59:42 · answer #2 · answered by jessanderin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 2 acres per horse should be ideal. The grazing should be divided up and used on a rotatational basis as a period of rest is required in order to allow the pasture to rejuvenate. Good pasture management is also required i.e. regularly pick up droppings, check fencing and gates, eliminate poisionous plant, e.g. ragwort, check for litter and dangerous objects.
2006-10-05 23:14:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well where I live you need 2 per horse to be legal.
2006-10-05 23:07:00 · answer #4 · answered by N3WJL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the quality of the grass and the breed / size of your horse. look up the BHS (British Horse Society) and take advice from them, as they are said to be the best in the world.
2006-10-05 23:06:33 · answer #5 · answered by fordfiasco@btinternet.com 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋