Horse Pasture Seed Mix

$3.65
  • Blended specifically for horse pasture and hay
  • Also good for cattle
  • Performs best under sprinkler irrigation
  • Can be flood irrigated
  • Forage grass varieties adapted to all of the USA

Quantity is per pound. Example: 1 = 1 lb, 2 = 2 lbs, 3 = 3lbs, etc. This is pure seed, not a live plant.


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Horse Pasture Mix Distribution Area

Min. to Max. Annual Precipitation

48in.

Average Max. Height

Horse Pasture Seed Mix is blended especially for horse pasture and hay. It preforms best under sprinkler irrigation. It is made up of forage grass varieties that are adapted to all of the USA. A mixture of perennial rye-grasses, orchard-grass, timothy and kentucky bluegrass. Best planting time is late fall when seed will lay dormant until spring.

Our Horse Pasture Seed Mix is blended specifically for horse pasture and hay. It is also good for cattle. It performs best under sprinkler irrigation, but can be flood irrigated. All varieties are endophyte free.

Our Horse pasture mix is made up of forage grass varieties that are adapted to all of the USA. Most of them have been adapted to suit certain needs. For example, Oro Verde is very cold tolerant and drought tolerant. Albion is very drought tolerant and recovers quickly after grazing and/or cutting. Both varieties are excellent forage grasses. Quickdraw Orchardgrass is also drought and heat tolerant and recovers well after grazing and cutting. It is one of the most sought after orchard grasses on the market.

The best planting time is late fall (September-October) when seed will lay dormant until spring. Early spring planting is also sucessful if conditions permit.

Best results are obtained with the equine pasture grass mix when drilled, but broadcasting is the most common method of planting. The soil is best prepared with some sort of light disturbance such as a harrow. Preparation will vary from site to site and will depend upon your equipment. As with all of our grass mixes, plant no deeper than 1/4″

Horse Pasture Mix Planting Instructions

Planting Rate:
15 lbs./acre drilled (1/4″ deep)
20 lbs./acre broadcast ( /- .5 lbs. per 1,000 sq.ft.)

  • Timothy
  • Oro Verde Tetraploid Perennial Rye
  • Albion Tetraploid Perennial Rye
  • Quickdraw Orchardgrass
  • Kentucky Bluegrass (forage type)

It is important to us that you plant seed that will produce the end results you desire. This prescribed Horse Pasture Seed Mix may not be best for your situation. If it is not, We can alter any of our seed mixes to your liking to help you achieve your goals. Call 435.283.1411

You may also like our Dryland Pasture Mix or Irrigated Pasture Mix

Varieites and mix contents may vay based on industry availability. Refer to product analysis tag for exact content information.

The graphic above should provide a good visual reference of proper seeding depth. Note: The roll/pack step is highly recommended (but not necessary) with the broadcast seeding method. We do NOT recommend you roll/pack after drilling unless you are absolutely certain your drill is set to the shallowest possible drill depth – no more than .25″. A drill depth set too deep will result in buried seeds, poor germination and poor establishment – or failure.

Left: Ideal soil prep and proper broadcast method seed depth. The seeds have good soil contact on an even seed bed.

Right: Large dirt clods result in poor soil contact and uneven establishment. To the best of your ability, prepare an even, disturbed seed bed. What is “correct” or “ideal” will vary with your circumstances. In a range situations or on rocky ground the soil in the left photo is unrealistic.

Pasture mixes &Correct Sowing Methods


Correct sowing method is crucial for the establishment of healthy pasture. Few things have so direct an effect on success – or failure. The following methods are recommended:

Broadcast + Roll (BEST): Broadcast seed on a prepared seed bed. In small plots this is easy done by hand. For medium plots, a fertilizer broadcaster works well. In large-scale seedings a tractor/truck/SUV mounter fertilizer spreader works well. After broadcasting, walking on the area works in small areas and accomplishes the same goal as a roller. In med-large scale seedings, compact the soil surface with a push-roller or a roller mounted to a vehicle or tractor. The goal of the roller is to “press” the seed into the soil surface, ensuring the best possible soil contact.

Broadcast (GOOD): Broadcast seed on a prepared seed bed. In small plots this is easy done by hand. For medium plots, a fertilizer broadcaster works well. In large-scale seedings a tractor/truck/SUV mounter fertilizer spreader works well. DO NOT attempt to bury the seed after broadcasting.

Drilling (GOOD, BUT MUST BE DONE CORRECTLY): There are countless brands and styles of drills. Each are set to their specific make and model – there is no “universal” setting. Set your drill to the desired seeding rate and lift disks to barely scratch the surface. DO NOT bury the seeds. One of the leading causes of establishment failure is sowing too deep.

The internet is awash with horse pasture mix with a broad range of prices and ingredients. It can be confusing and frustrating for the perspective of a buyer. Many of the mixes available are good, some of them are not.

Pay close attention to the mix ingredients and their percentages. Be cautious of mixes with high percentages of annual ryegrass. Annual ryegrass has it’s place in pasture mixes as a fast-establishing solution. It is a short term solution to an immediate need. However, it dies off quickly. If your pasture mix is over 20% annual ryegrass, then the long term value is limited.