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When to Turn Horses Out in Spring

Key Takeaways Spring grass in the UK is high in sugars, increasing the risk of laminitis if turnout is unmanaged Gradual turnout is essential to allow horses’ digestive systems to...

When to Turn Horses Out in Spring

Key Takeaways Spring grass in the UK is high in sugars, increasing the risk of laminitis if turnout is unmanaged Gradual turnout is essential to allow horses’ digestive systems to...

muddy UK paddocks after winter

Managing Wet UK Paddocks in Early Spring

Proper manure management plays a critical role in maintaining healthy horse pastures. Leaving manure in paddocks can contribute to parasite build-up, poor grazing patterns, and damaged pasture growth. In this...

Managing Wet UK Paddocks in Early Spring

Proper manure management plays a critical role in maintaining healthy horse pastures. Leaving manure in paddocks can contribute to parasite build-up, poor grazing patterns, and damaged pasture growth. In this...

The Early Spring Battle: Conquering Paddock Poaching and Protecting Your Grazing

The Early Spring Battle: Conquering Paddock Poa...

Early spring in the UK: a time of hope, lengthening days, and the promise of lush green grass. For horse owners, however, it’s also a season fraught with anxiety as...

The Early Spring Battle: Conquering Paddock Poa...

Early spring in the UK: a time of hope, lengthening days, and the promise of lush green grass. For horse owners, however, it’s also a season fraught with anxiety as...

winter to spring transitional image showing horses in a winter paddock and horses in a spring paddock

Spring Paddock Maintenance Checklist for Horse ...

Key Takeaways Early spring maintenance sets up healthy grazing for the year. Harrowing, rolling and reseeding are key seasonal tasks. Soil testing improves fertiliser decisions. Rotational grazing protects grass health....

Spring Paddock Maintenance Checklist for Horse ...

Key Takeaways Early spring maintenance sets up healthy grazing for the year. Harrowing, rolling and reseeding are key seasonal tasks. Soil testing improves fertiliser decisions. Rotational grazing protects grass health....

Horse standing in wet and muddy paddock

How to Repair a Muddy Horse Paddock After a Wet...

Key Takeaways Mud damage is caused by compaction, overgrazing and winter rainfall. Early spring is the ideal time to begin paddock repair in the UK. Harrowing and aeration help restore...

How to Repair a Muddy Horse Paddock After a Wet...

Key Takeaways Mud damage is caused by compaction, overgrazing and winter rainfall. Early spring is the ideal time to begin paddock repair in the UK. Harrowing and aeration help restore...

UK Spring Paddock Reset: Soil Test, Harrow, Reseed

UK Spring Paddock Reset: Soil Test, Harrow, Reseed

Key takeaways Start your spring paddock maintenance now (late winter) by assessing damage, planning rest areas, and ordering supplies before the spring rush. Soil testing is the smartest first step...

UK Spring Paddock Reset: Soil Test, Harrow, Reseed

Key takeaways Start your spring paddock maintenance now (late winter) by assessing damage, planning rest areas, and ordering supplies before the spring rush. Soil testing is the smartest first step...