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Feeding
Pasture
Only a meadow with English Ryegrass? With these tips you create more variety for your horse!
Grass is the basis of a horse's diet. This can be in the form of grazing in the pasture, or dried in the form of hay. But did you know that you can improve this basic diet of your horse to make it even more nutritious for your horse? Read in this blog how to do that.. Of course, not everyone has the luxury of their own piece of pasture, but you may be able to take tips from this blog to make adjustments for your horse so that it gets more variety! Choose multiple types of grass Most pastures consist of English Ryegrass. A grass species that thrives in the Dutch climate, provides good yield, and creates a dense sod. However, it is very one-sided for horses and often too high in nutritional value for almost all horses. Many horses can therefore only graze limit...
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Are you already prepared for the grazing season?
Spring has sprung and you can almost see the grass growing. That means the horses can almost go back out to pasture! Wonderful of course, but there are a few things to keep in mind when transitioning from stable to pasture. How do you ensure a smooth start to the grazing season and a healthy horse?. To start with, make sure the pasture is ready. Check the fencing for holes and sharp protrusions. Make sure the electric fence is working everywhere and that the gates open and, especially, close smoothly. The water supply is also important. Clean water troughs and ensure automatic waterers are functioning. Check the pasture for weeds that may be toxic to horses, such as seedlings of the Sycamore Maple (Acer pseudoplatanus). These seedlings sprout in the spring, especially if there are sycamore...
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9 Tips against flies in the pasture
Spring has started with radiant, dry weather. Unfortunately, flies also love this weather, as they are now present in large numbers. That's why in this blog tips to reduce flies in the pasture so that your horse can graze in peace and enjoy the weather.. Clean the pasture regularly By cleaning the pasture daily (preferably multiple times a day) you attract fewer flies to the land. Flies like to gather in large numbers on a pile of manure and linger around it. The more manure you leave on the land, the more flies you attract. Keep the pasture clean by cleaning it out regularly. And another benefit: you get a workout! Don't place manure heap directly next to your pasture Of course, it's ideal if you don't have to walk far with the wheelbarrow when...