Muddy Horse Gateways: Drainage, Mats and Winter Care
Work out why a gateway is getting muddy, assess ground mats and reduce traffic pressure while keeping winter turnout practical.
Work out why a gateway is getting muddy, assess ground mats and reduce traffic pressure while keeping winter turnout practical.
October is a useful decision point for soil testing, late patch repairs and winter traffic planning. Learn when lime may help and when rest or drainage matters more.
Cooler days and returning rain can bring a fresh burst of grass. Use this practical September paddock plan to manage grazing, protect the sward and prepare for winter.
August is the ideal time to assess summer wear and prepare horse paddocks for autumn recovery. Use this practical checklist for rough grass, weeds, bare patches, grazing pressure and the next moisture window.
Dry paddocks can reduce fibre and water intake, but not every horse needs more calories. Work through forage first, then choose the right Pure Feed option.
July grass can turn stemmy, patchy or stressed surprisingly quickly. This practical guide explains when topping may help, what to check first and how to protect a horse paddock through hot, dry spells.
A full-looking June paddock is not always a high-quality one. Manage seedheads, grazing pressure, dry spells, weeds and fertiliser as summer growth changes.
May grass can move from sparse to abundant surprisingly quickly. Use this checklist to balance grazing, repair thin areas, manage weeds and decide whether the paddock needs fertiliser.
Laminitis is an emergency. Learn the early warning signs, what to do while waiting for your vet and how supportive shavings bedding may help during prescribed box rest.