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EP 54: A New Kind of Turnout for Healthy Hooves

Post and rail fence around a sand track, next to grass paddock

We know so much more about our horses needs today than we did 10, 20, or 30 years ago. Research, technology, and the internet have allowed us to learn and share information about horse care like never before. One of things we have learned of late is that healthy horses and hooves depend a lot not just on how much time horses are turned out, but what they do while out there. 

Paddock Paradise, introduced to the horse world by Jamie Jackson back in 2007, and based on his extensive research of wild American horses, is gradually becoming a more common fixture in American horsekeeping plans. Europe has been on board with this paradigm shift for quite a while. Perhaps it’s time we Americans start re-thinking our property layouts, too.  Listen in!

Feature photo: Rutjes (Netherlands) 

Paddock Paradise isn’t complicated, and it is appropriate for any geographic area of the world.
Chestnut horse with blaze facing camera, on a dirt track in the woods.
Harmony Horse Farm in Maine has portions of their track set up in a wooded area on their property.
From “The Essential Hoof Book“, the image that really got us thinking about going barefoot.

For more information:

Luke Tanner / L & M Horseworks

Association for the Advancement of Natural Horse Care Practices

Jaime Jackson’s Paddock Paradise

Paddock Paradise Europe (Great website for visuals and ideas!)

Design Ideas on Pinterest

Dutch Hollow Acres – (Definitely check this page out. The owner tracked her horses’ movements and speed while turned out on the track versus grazing field. So cool!)

Headshot of Siouxsie and Brody
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EP 49: Frustrations

This episode is sponsored by: Lucas Equine Equipment and Airlite USA

Lucas Equine Equipment Logo

When you finally get your horses home, there is no other feeling like it. Looking out your window and seeing your favorite creatures enjoying life under your care is one of THE most gratifying experiences for a horse lover. 

But there’s a flip side. Happy Horsekeeping isn’t as easy as it sometimes seems. While we can design our barns, yards, and turnout to keep our horses safe, feed them the best hay and grains, and provide a low-stress environment for them, there are times when that’s still not enough. Listen in!

For more information:

Close-up of baled hay
First Cut Hay
Summer sore on horse's lip
Summer Sore caused by Habronema spp
Rutgers Equine Science Center
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EP 38: Horsekeeping at Rutgers Equine Science Center

Dr. Karyn Malinowski, an accomplished equine scientist, is the Founding Director of the Rutgers Equine Science Center at the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES). She joins Helena today to talk about current best practices in horsekeeping that are actually backed by scientific research. We cover things like managing the dietary requirements of the horses at Rutgers, turnout, herd dynamics, and so much more. Dr. Malinowski is such an enthusiastic leader in our industry — and a great story teller — so listen in!

Dr. Malinowski staff photo
Dr. Karyn Malinowski, Ph. D.

Rutgers / Ryders Lane Farm Research

Motivation for Hay

Gastrointestinal Health Update in Event Horses

Rutgers’ Lord Nelson

Dr. Malinowski and Lord Nelson
Dr. Malinowski and the amazing Lord Nelson
2 Stall Barn and Turnout
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EP 22: Keep Your Small Turnout Appealing

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!

Horse paddock

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.

 

ARMA Airflow Fly Boots / Socks after all day use.
Just a bit of sagging after overnight use (we had a bloom of night ‘skeeters during a wicked humid spell).
Shires ARMA Fly Boots
Position after overnight use.
Windrows of hay at Willowview Hill Farm
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EP 14: From Hayfield to Hayloft


Have you ever wondered where your hay comes from? In this episode, we learn about what it takes to produce the most important component of a horse’s diet. Plus, we learn about things like how to spot a good bale when you see one, how to measure moisture content, prevent spontaneous combustion, and more. Hay farmer, Nikki Alvin-Smith from Willowview Hill Farm Dressage, brings a ton (🤣) of really interesting information. LISTEN IN!

Feature photo: Nikki Alvin-Smith

For more information:

The Seven Deadly Sins of Hay Making

Buy Good Hay and Keep it That Way

Heavy Duty Hay Apron

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