ACMEQU504 — Manage horse pastures

1 Establish a pasture management plan

• 1.1Identify horse operation goals, and nutritional needs and pasture requirements for horses on the property
• 1.2Identify factors that impact on pasture management for the property, considering climate, site, soil characteristics, water supply and natural resources
• 1.3Assess existing pasture for retention, removal or improvement
• 1.4Select appropriate pasture plant species suited to property site, seasonal conditions and horse nutritional needs
• 1.5Determine pasture establishment and maintenance resources and costs to ensure optimum pasture
• 1.6Document a pasture management plan appropriate for property size and goals, and nutritional needs and welfare of horses

2 Implement pasture management plan

• 2.1Establish grazing practices and densities in line with pasture management plan and horse nutritional and welfare needs
• 2.2Establish pasture rotation practices to manage plant diversity and growth stages, and parasite reduction
• 2.3Implement plans to reduce, eradicate or control weed infestation, plant disease and other pests or vermin
• 2.4Manage withholding periods for horses and other livestock after application of chemicals on pasture
• 2.5Assess nutrient and water requirements for pasture plants, and implement fertiliser and irrigation program according to pasture management plan
• 2.6Implement manure management according to pasture management plan and horse welfare and environmental requirements
• 2.7Implement soil protection strategies to minimise soil degradation

3 Review pasture management and maintenance

• 3.1Assess the benefits and challenges faced in implementing the pasture management plan for horse operation
• 3.2Evaluate the pasture management plan for efficiency and effectiveness
• 3.3Make adjustments, as required, and update the horse operation pasture management plan

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