Many horse paddocks suffer from the same challenges: patchy grazing, declining grass quality, increasing weed problems and rising maintenance costs. However, introducing cattle as part of a planned grazing strategy can often transform these areas. Horses are selective grazers and repeatedly graze the same areas while avoiding others. Over time this creates a patchwork of […]

Buying your country property can be a big step into the unknown. Not only do you now have a house to look after, with all its unknown quirks that you’ll only discover gradually over the years, but also land that doesn’t look after itself in any tidy shape or form. And how quickly do grass […]

Weed or Wildflowers We use the term “weed” quite freely but what it really is, is just the wrong plant, in wrong place, at the wrong time. One persons weed is another person’s favourite wild flower and weeding is complete dependant on what plants you are trying to cultivate. Every square inch of your plot […]

The Problem With Poo If you are an equestrian, poo-picking your paddock is probably not a task that you relish. It’s hard work and unpleasant but are you wasting your valuable time? Is clearing your paddock essential maintenance or could you spend your time more productively on other chores? The answer to that question will […]