Turning out on recently cut hay paddock

[StickyToffee]

I have a elderly horse with cushings which means he is at higher risk of laminitis. My paddock is 3 acres and her has been living on just one acre for last few months. The other 2 acres had very long lush grass which has now been cut. I would like my horse to have access to entire paddock in order he keeps fit over the winter. I have a couple of questions, can I turn him out after a couple of weeks or should I wait until winter has set in. Will the regrowth have higher or lower sugar levels during September/October?

Any advice would be great!

Thanks!

 

[Nudibranch]

I would imagine sugars will still be high at this time of year with the "autumn flush" and it's still warm, but don't take that as gospel.

 

[alibali]

Apparently grass stores more sugar in stems than leaves so recently cut hay field could in fact be very bad news!