Any one else feeling the effects of the new grass?

[DipseyDeb]

Following all the rain, there appears to be a very new, and very bright green, growth in our field. My normally laid back boy is now very much on his toes, I'm putting this down to the new grass.....anyone else feeling the effects?

 

[Equestrian Science]

I think this is a common problem at the moment, I've even blogged about it

http://riddenhorse.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/spring-grass.html

 

[Ella19]

Yes and he weight has suddenly piled on! I've cut back to feeding a handful of oat straw with added bits and mins. She's so spooky and sharp.

 

[chestnuttyy]

Yep... had to go for crazy galloping on Monday... back to nice calm schooling now though

 

[BeckyMason97]

I have four on very fresh grass, inc two young mares and not the slightest bit of difference! Find it quite strange how everyone on here blames problems on the grass, haven't known a single horse change due to fresh grass.

 

[Dreckly]

My boy lives out 24/7 and there is no change in his behaviour but we do have bright green cow pat poos - yuck!!

 

[DipseyDeb]

I have four on very fresh grass, inc two young mares and not the slightest bit of difference! Find it quite strange how everyone on here blames problems on the grass, haven't known a single horse change due to fresh grass.

Where did I mention the word 'problem?? He's no problem, he's just feeling good......it was just an attempt to start a light hearted conversation!!!!

 

[HollyhedgePippa]

Nope - my mare is loopy anyway

 

[sheep]

Yep, my bf's mare has gone from fairly mental to completely and utterly crackers.. threats have been made to her regarding her poor behaviour of late..

 

[Bionic Boy]

Yep, mines gone ginger on me over the last couple of days.

 

[BeckyMason97]

I never meant that you said your horse was a problem! Just saying a lot of people on here blame problems they have with their horses on the grass. Sorry!

 

[bluewhippet]

Mine is absolutely lovely. He has filled out a bit (to perfect weight for him) and is very shiny with summer coat and just wants to prance around everywhere. We have had to go for a lot of long hacks with uphill gallops to get rid of his demons!