Can horses graze barley stubble?

[badger_lol]

This probably seems like an odd question but does anyone know if it is possible to graze horses on barley stubble? I am looking at renting a cottage with some land. The field is currently in crop wih barley and looks as though it is ready to be harvested. I presume it was a spring crop?!?! The owner of the property says that it would be possible to use the land for grazing in the coming months. I presume the land would then have to be re-seeded or undersown with grass seed??? Is it possible to graze horses over the winter months on the stubble while another section of the field is being prepared for grass? I would provide an ad-lib supply of hay.

 

[hellybelly6]

Grazing on stubble can be done, but be ware, the new grass growing through can cause laminitis especially at this time of year.

If you have sectioned a small area off with little grass, it should be ok. But be aware of the risks.