Overgrazing leads to bare soil which rapidly loses carbon to the atmosphere. Overgrazing leads to bare soil, which rapidly loses carbon to the atmosphere. The shorter the grass, the shorter the root system. ![]() One acre of well-managed grass area stores about 417.305 Kilograms of carbon per year.Īvoid overgrazing as it damages the root system, reducing its capacity to store carbon (it also stresses the plants and makes them higher in sugar per mouthful). This is one way that carbon is taken out of the atmosphere and stored in the soil.Įach acre (4000 square meters) of pasture produces enough oxygen for 64 people daily. And then new roots regrow as the plant above ground regrows. When the plants are grazed their roots die back temporarily, which builds up organic matter (and carbon) in the soil. Good biodiverse (tall) pasture has a very high carbon storage capacity. As the plants grow taller their roots thicken and reach further down. Grass plants have roots that are as long and abundant underground as above ground - in other words, what you see above ground is mirrored underground in the root system. Much more so than lawns and golf courses for example. ![]() You may not know it yet but if you own/manage land for horses you have the power to become a champion sequester of carbon! It is one method of reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere with the goal of reducing global climate change. Horses and carbon sequestration and how this helps the fight against climate changeįirstly you need to become familiar with the term carbon sequestration, which is the capturing and storing of atmospheric carbon dioxide. Short grass plants are better than no grass (but then so are weeds), but long, dense grass is the best of all. Maintaining a healthy length and abundance of pasture for horses helps the fight against climate change There are many ways that domestic horses (and you) can help the fight against climate change. How horses can help save the planet from climate change Join the conversation and tell us if you will be watching by using #HorsePowerRTM and following USEF Network on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Seriously, you might be astonished at what you and your horse/s can do to help in the fight against climate change! US Equestrian will be offering free fan memberships using promo code “HORSEPOWER” to those interested in watching the series and other live and on-demand content on the USEF Network. I loved being a part of the series and it chronicled a time in my life I will cherish forever,” said Goutal. “I was excited to hear the show was being re-released. A number of the stars from the show continue to compete and are successful in the sport, including Brianne Goutal, Maria Schaub, Frank and Stacia Madden, Chelsea Moss, Nikko Ritter, Andre Dignelli, Maggie McAlary, and more. The series follows junior equitation riders on their path to qualify for and compete in one of equitation’s most prestigious competitions, the Maclay National Championship at the National Horse Show in Lexington, Ky. Originally aired in February of 2006, the show developed a large fan following. We thought it would be fun to re-release the show for a new generation of equestrians around the 2017 Maclay National Championship, plus provide a bit of nostalgia for those who grew up with show.” Horse Power: Road to the Maclay was a huge hit and brought nationwide awareness to equestrian competition in 2006. “USEF Network has expanded the number and diversity of events, breeds, and disciplines covered in 2017. “We have been working to bring US Equestrian members more educational and entertaining content in 2017,” said US Equestrian Chief Content and Marketing Officer Vicki Lowell. Beginning, Thursday, November 9, and for the next six consecutive Thursdays, an episode will be released on the USEF Network, culminating in the season finale on December 14. Adding to its extensive on-demand library, the re-release of the 2006 Animal Planet® hit television series, “Horse Power: Road to the Maclay” marks the first time USEF Network has carried a reality television series in its content library.
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