Let the poo-picking commence for 2022

[Tarragon]

Today the summer fencing went up, splitting a small section off the big 10 acre field. It is always a tricky timing decision to make - too late and I run the risk of being caught out by the spring grass, and too early, I run the risk of ruining the summer grazing!
I had to get it right - the new pony hasn't seen electric fencing before so I wanted to make sure that his first exposure to it will be good enough to make him respect it. So, new electric fencing rope for maximum effect and charged unit in place and we were ready. I watched him as he approached the fence, then put his nose out to touch it, then leap back with a snort and a shake of the head. I think we have it sorted.
He is my largely unhandled and unbacked project and one of the tasks on my long list is to teach him to allow himself to be caught. Since he arrived in November, he has just followed my other pony in every day for their feed; I felt that catching a wild-ish pony in a 10 acre field might be a big ask! Now he is a smaller space, I might stand a chance
Spring has well and truly sprung on my hill in the Peak District

 

[HorseMaid]

I too have been out this morning (in a t shirt!) sorting out electric fencing, one will be going straight in the fatty paddock with stallion height posts and not coming back out until she's thin! They will be going out on it this weekend, can't wait. The winter routine has worked well but been a total drag.

 

[Nasicus]

Urgh I really do need to get around sorting the summer paddocks. Got some posts to knock in, rope to string up, electric fencing to sort. Urrrggghhh I'm so lazy though D:

 

[honetpot]

Snap.
It always a huge decision, how much to give, we are going to get warm weather next week, 17C, and just had a lot of rain. You do not want your grass full of weed and holes, but at the same time you know they will get fat.
I have a couple of cows who take the lush growth off, but do not take it to the roots. I may have to get more cows.

 

[Birker2020]

Yes I need to sort out my strip fencing ready for Lari to go out after all his steroid medication on Sunday, need to reduce it by at least two thirds.

Think I will give it a massive poo pick on Sunday morning and that way I can keep an eye on him as well!