By Blake Jackson
Equine owners, managers, and industry professionals are invited to attend the 2026 Horses & Horsemen: Pastures Please!! program on Tuesday, February 17.
The event is hosted by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service in partnership with the University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs and is part of the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s annual educational offerings.
This year’s program will focus on practical pasture management strategies for equine operations, with special emphasis on weed control, composting, and effective muck management. The goal is to help horse owners improve pasture health, manage resources efficiently, and enhance overall farm profitability.
“Pastures Please!! is a program that provides equine producers knowledge of best management practices in order to help their operations become more profitable and efficient,” said Linda McClanahan, Mercer County Extension agent for agriculture and natural resources.
“The goal for this event is to give producers new and timely information. This year, one of the things we will focus on is muck management and value.”
The evening will begin with a meal at 5:30 p.m. ET, followed by presentations on current weed concerns, compost and muck management, and the economic and nutrient value of manure. Speakers include University of Kentucky Extension specialists and county agriculture and natural resources agents.
The program will be held at the Fayette County Extension Office, located at 1140 Harry Sykes Way in Lexington. The event is sponsored by several agricultural and equine industry partners. Attendees are asked to RSVP by calling 859-257-5582.
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