July/August 2025 Issue

Page 16 July/August 2025 EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN Select Rohrer Seeds for Your Grazing or Hay Needs Looking for quality hay and pasture seed? Trust Rohrer Seeds, a fourth-generation family business that has been providing quality seeds at a fair price since 1919. They value relationships with their customers and take the time to understand every individual need. Everyone needs the “Right Forages for a Perfect Pasture” and that’s why Rohrer Seeds offers seven different Pasture Perfect® mixes. Each Pasture Perfect® mixture includes at least seventy percent improved forage varieties. Improved varieties are those that have been proven to exceed com- mon varieties for species classifi- cation in the areas of palatability, feed value, digestibility, yield, and grazing. Each mix is specifically formulated to meet the grazing or hay needs of a wide range of ani- mals and conditions. Rohrer Seeds is equipped with the knowledge and the willingness to take the time to determine what will work best for each customer. Pasture Perfect® is just one of many seed brands that Rohrer Seeds offers. Turf Perfect is a line of improved grasses for lawns for the homeowner and commercial landscaper. For hunting enthusi- asts, the Tecomate brand offers some great mixes for food plots. Rohrer’s quality garden seeds are popular with both the backyard gardener and the larger grower. Offering a diverse selection of flower, herb, and vegetable seeds, you can find anything you need to grow a garden. A popular tourist spot, many customers travel to the one-of-a- kind seed store located in the heart of Lancaster County, PA. They ship seeds throughout the United States but mainly focus on Pennsylvania, NewYork, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and Virginia. For more information, call (717) 299-2571 or visit www.rohrerseeds.com. Pasture Testing By Cassy Streeter, M.S., NIR Services Manager With summer upon us, it may be time to evaluate your horse’s diet and Equi-Analytical can help! Equi-Analytical, based in Ithaca, NewYork, is a feed and forage test- ing laboratory that can provide you with a complete nutritional analysis of your hay, pasture, feed, and even treats! Horse owners can collect samples and send them directly to Equi-Analytical for analysis. We will test your sample and then return a report to you with informa- tion on the protein, fiber, fat, sugar, starch, and mineral content of your feed or forage sample. Now that the grass is growing, many horse owners are transition- ing their horses to a pasture-based diet. Pasture testing may not be as common as hay testing, but it’s no less important to a horse’s diet. Unlike dry hay, pastures grow throughout the season and their nutrient content can change drastically with different growing conditions. We recommend sam- pling your pastures throughout the season and sampling from each pasture that is being grazed. Your local extension office may be able to help determine the frequency and number of samples to take at your barn. Two key components to pasture sampling are to only collect what your horse is eating and sample at grazing height. For full sampling instructions, refer to the Equi-Analytical website. The next question is: what to do with the results? There are several options for evaluating your analysis, including working with a vet, an equine nutritionist, or a feed company representative to help you figure out how to supplement your horse’s diet appropriately. You may also go to our website to compare your pasture analysis to our Feed Composition Library. As mentioned, the Equi-Analytical website also has full instructions for sampling hay, pasture and feed. Meyer Arenas and Construction Is the Up and Coming Team Meyer Arenas and Construc- tion, LLC is well known as an experienced and professional Penn- sylvania-based, equestrian-focused construction company. They offer clients one-stop shopping with top-of-the-line services that cater to their specific project needs and management requirements, at the most competitive rates. They have extensive knowledge of horses and various disciplines, providing practical and functional planning for equestrian rings, barns, properties, animal shelters, and custom fencing solutions, including post and board, hemlock, and flex rail fencing. To enhance animal welfare,Mey- erArenas specializes in designing and constructing shed rows and run-in sheds specifically tailored for animal shelters. These structures provide safe, sheltered spaces for animals, ensuring they are protected from all extreme weather conditions. The shed rows are designed for optimal ventilation and accessibility, accom- modating a variety of animal needs. (Continued on page 17)