Horse Pasture Management

Lecturer, researcher, program coordinator, associate director of academic programs Retired from University of Guelph Ph.D. in reproductive physiology, University of Saskatchewan M.Sc. in fertility of cattle in a tropical environment, University of Guelph B. Sc. Ag. In Animal Science, University of Manitoba B. Sc. in Zoology and Botany, Brandon University Conducted research into animal reproduction, forage systems, alternative forages and grazing management Taught 22 different courses in Biology and Animal Science Studied and worked in Australia, Jamaica and three Canadian provinces. Developed and taught Pasture Management course for Equine Management degree program Dr. Paul Sharpe is a lecturer, researcher, program coordinator, and the retired Associate Director of Academic Programs at the University of Guelph. He received his PhD in reproductive physiology from University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Sharpe has conducted research into animal reproduction, forage systems, alternative forages, and grazing management. He has studied and worked in Australia, Jamaica and three Canadian provinces. He also developed and taught the Pasture Management course for the Equine Management degree program at the University of Guelph.

1. Forage Plant Structure, Function, Nutrition, and Growth
2. Identification of Temperate Pasture Grasses and Legumes
3. Nutritional Value of Pasture Plants for Horses
4. Soils for Horse Pasture Management
5. Introduction to Pasture Ecology
6. Pasture Plant Establishment and Management
7. Forage Yield and Its Determinations
8. Grazing Behavior, Feed Intake, and Feed Choices
9. Managing Equine Grazing for Pasture Productivity
10. Mixed Species Grazing
11. Production and Management of Hay and Haylage
12. Climate, Weather, and Plant Hardiness
13. Matching Plant Species to Your Environment, Weather, and Climate
14. Managing Manure, Erosion, and Water Quality in and Around Horse Pastures
15. Fencing and Water Systems
16. Pasture-Related Diseases and Disorders
17. Coexisting with Wildlife
18 University of Kentucky Horse Pasture Evaluation Program
19. Identification and Control of Weeds and Toxic Plants
20. Relative Advantages of Various Forages
21. Unique Pasture Situations for the Southern United States
22. The Role of Horse Farms in Sustainability Contribution and Reducing Climate Change