Paddock Management

The Return to Grass

When can I return my horse to grass? This depends on - what sort of issues your horse had that prompted taking him off the grass - what...

How Safe is Your Grass?

This depends on both the metabolic state of the horse(s) and the suitability of the pasture... Unsuitable pasture will cause metabolic...

Red Clover & its Affect on Horses

Red clover can cause 'stallion-like' behaviour in geldings. The first line of thinking when such behaviour shows up is that the horse...

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Excuses We Hear a Lot

Do you hear yourself saying any of the following… ‘He’s always been like this’ Yes but that doesn’t mean it is his true self, it means,...

Why is my Horse Urinating so Frequently?

What is normal? Horses typically urinate every 4 hours or so and produce 5–15 L of urine per day. (The bladder can hold 3–4 L of urine)....

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Issues on Rented Grazing

Many people find themselves in difficult situations with their horses and ponies because of their grazing. Here in NZ, with weeks of warm...