The autumn and winter seasons can be a treacherous time for your pasture if maintenance isn’t upheld. A drop in temperatures, combined with wind, rain, and snow can lead to your pasture becoming inhabitable for horses and your ground requiring extensive repair works. However, putting in the legwork now will ensure that fields are kept…
DetailsChoosing the correct fencing for your land is one of the most important estate management decisions that you will make, as it will ensure that your farmland remains secure throughout the year – keeping livestock safe and preventing any unwanted intrusions. There are a number of fencing options that you can choose from, however you…
DetailsEnsuring that your paddock is well maintained through the year is of the utmost importance. It will provide your horses and livestock with a nutrient-rich paddock to graze on, promoting good health throughout the years, as well as giving them a secure environment to live in. If a paddock is left to its own devices…
DetailsMud is the foe of many who work in the great outdoors, and no more so than for those who have to deal with muddy paddocks when the heavens have opened. Whether it’s the snow and ice in winter ruining a previously healthy paddock, by the time spring arrives, April showers are often in full…
DetailsTo manage your pasture effectively and ensure that you are providing your horses with the best environment possible, you will need to carry out regular upkeep in order to maintain a healthy paddock. Weeds that grow in your paddock can be extremely harmful to horses, with poisonous weeds such as Ragwort often leading to liver…
DetailsKeeping your paddock well maintained is one of the key factors to keep your horses fit and healthy. While there are many ways to ensure that your horses remain healthy, the grass and plants that you provide your livestock with can make a great difference to their health and nutrition – often saving you money…
DetailsIf the winter weather has left your paddocks in disarray, there is no time like the present to begin preparing your land for spring and bringing it back to life. Churned up fields and poached gateways are a common sign of a field in need of rejuvenation, and as many landowners will know, good pasture…
DetailsFarming is an all weather activity that continues to be labour intensive no matter the season. Although production is generally decreased during the winter months, there is still livestock to be cared for and land to be maintained. December through to March brings some of the most dramatic temperature drops, and with the cold days…
DetailsA paddock is an enclosed area of grassland used to keep horses. It is a safe space for them to exercise, feed, rest and socialise with other field mates. If a paddock is not properly maintained, it can quickly run into disrepair. The daily wear and tear of keeping horses, along with adverse weather conditions,…
DetailsIf you own livestock or horses, you have a duty of care to ensure the land they graze on is secure and safe. Many animal owners are surprised by the number of potential dangers a field can possess to our four-legged friends. We have explored some of the ways you can identify and eliminate hazards…
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