Re: Stocking Rates

Posted by Dean Olson on April 30, 2014 at 07:01:03 from (107.77.64.26):

In Reply to: Stocking Rates posted by showcrop on April 30, 2014 at 03:37:29:

My experience as a land owner renting to horse people.

I NOW manage my land and have dry lots to keep animals in
when pastures needs a break. I fertilize, over seed with
Bermuda as needed, and seed Ryegrass in the fall so they
have good grazing over the winter. I spray for weeds and mow
as needed to keep it looking good.

Most horse people can't afford the hobby. All of my tenants
have or will get behind on rent. They feel abused when I ask
them to pen their horse up and feed hay. Especially when the
grass is 3-4" high. They really get pissy when I keep them off
it long enough for the grass to go to seed.

Back when I Iet them manage my pastures:

These same people will complain, after letting their animals
eat all grass down to dirt, about my "bad" pasture. Then ask
for a reduction in rent due to all the hay they have to buy. If
you don't they will get behind on rent then leave.

I now have a reputation as a hard azz. BUT. My tenants
animals are healthy, slick and fat. I have a waiting list for
additional tenants.

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