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' Manure and Pasture Management for Recreational Horse Owners Page 3 of 10 <br /> Porash <br /> I���i <br /> Yield <br /> goaf Phospl5ite + <br /> Krtragcn rP��s' <br /> � � �Nl :. <br /> �r.� �C, <br /> .,rr = I:a,?:uar, <br /> �•'` �,,.^�� 4G <br /> ^��_ s�"'^" Inl.:crc <br /> .� r y�' <br /> 'j��' �,y°� ;�d f.?SfQ <br /> F, <br /> �C115::1C'C <br /> Eigure 4. <br /> Recommended fe�tilBaer <br /> application for a grass <br /> pasture. <br /> TYP: To protect water quality and shorelines, horses should not have free <br /> access to waterways, ponds, lakes, or wetlands. Do not allow animals to graze <br /> in public waters. Check with your local government about regulations governing <br /> acceptable sites for pastures. <br /> Pasture Irvep�ovement <br /> Horse pastures must be carefully managed in order to maximize their <br /> productivity. Some things to consider: <br /> Soil fertility. Fertility refers to the level of essential nutrients present and <br /> available for pasture plants (forages). You can test your pasture's soil to <br /> determine if additional nutrients must be applied to yield the volume of grasses <br /> and legumes desired. If a soil test reveals a deficiency, you will need to apply <br /> additional nutrients using horse manure and/or commercial fertilizers. <br /> You can get a soil test kit from any University of Minnesota Extension office or <br /> private soil testing laboratory. Follow the instructions for collecting a sample to <br /> send in for analysis. Request tests that measure the levels of phosphorus (P) <br /> and potassium (K), soil pH, percent organic matter, and soil texture. Note on <br /> the test form whether the pasture consists of grasses or a mixture of grasses <br /> and legumes. Additionally, provide a desired yield goal (tons of forage per acre) <br /> for the pasture. Two tons per acre is an easily attainable yield goal. <br /> The test results will include fertilizer recommendations in the form of nitrogen � <br /> (N), phosphate (P205), and potash (K20). Pastures may need additional <br /> http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/naturalresources/components/7540 OS.html 1/15/2013 <br />