Horses are Graminivores (GRASS eaters), a sub-section of Herbivores (general plant eaters)...

24/7 turnout can work for people who have large acreages and are not over-stocked and can keep long, more mature grass ahead of their horses, as can those who have a track for the horse to be on over spring while the grass is left to grow.

Horses need YOU to ensure they are getting sufficient of all the amino acids which tend to be inadequate in both green grass and hay.

For serious issues like laminitis, head-shaking/flicking our advice would be NOT to let him back out on ANY green vegetative grass. ‘Keeping an eye on them’ is a very risky strategy.

Unsuitable pasture will cause metabolic (health, movement and/or behaviour) issues in any horse.

IF you are thinking about resowing your pastures, thoroughly consider the following information because it is not as simple as it seems and will not be the solution to all your problems because even ‘Horse Friendly’ grasses need to be at a mature stage of growth before grazing.

Red clover can cause 'stallion-like' behaviour in geldings. The first line of thinking when such behaviour shows up is that the horse hasn't been gelded properly.

Because excess iron cannot be excreted, there is concern that many horses suffer from iron over-load.

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,...

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)....

Of course CHH would advocate that grass-free options (not just yards or stables) need to be standard facilities when charging for grazing.