For the small horse property owner, keeping grass turnout grassy enough to be an asset is always a challenge. And while we can’t stop horses from being hard on the land upon which they live, we can take certain steps to reduce the damage they do to their paddocks. In this episode, Helena shares 10 tips for helping to keep your small turnout in tip-top shape. Plus, we review an innovative product that can help keep that grass in tact. Listen in!
- Keeping Your Horse’s Belly Full Helps Reduce Ulcer Risk – (See Scholarly Article pdf)
- More on Equine Ulcers –From the European College of Equine Internal Medicine
- The Effect of Hay Net Design on Rate of Forage Consumption When Feeding Adult Horses
- Slow Feeders for Horses Blog Post by ProEquine Grooms
- More on Slow Feeders from Texas Haynets
- Mowing Grass for Optimal Growth
Damage to turf from pawing and stomping at flies.
This Week’s Product Review
ARMA Airflow Fly Boots / Socks by Shires Equestrian
Note: This product was provided by the manufacturer in exchange for a trial and fair review. Stall and Stable only airs reviews for products which we genuinely feel are worthy of recommending to our friends, family, and listeners.
