ponyparty
Well-Known Member
I really really REALLY don't want to move yards as I love where I am currently, but my horse is only going out for 1.5-2 hours per day in a muzzle and although he's lost weight, he's gone a bit cresty again. I'm doing everything I can to manage the situation without him being on box rest just to avoid the grass. It's an old dairy farm so the grass is super rich, I'm fighting a losing battle I can see this is going to be a constant source of worry for me except for in the depths of winter when the grass is rubbish.
I am going to ask yard owner about putting up a track system, but I don't see how it'll be feasible to be honest. He doesn't have his own dedicated paddock, as those that are out overnight share with those out during the day and the paddock he's in at the moment is the one that all the horses have to be led through to get to/from the fields.
So, does anyone know of a yard close to south Birmingham (Wythall/Earlswood/Ullenhall and surrounding areas) that has either dry lots/woodchip or other surfaced turnout, no grass/limited grass?
I do not want a "laminitic paddock" that is riddled with ragwort and acorns, as I have seen at some places!
I do not want herd turnout - he'd probably need to be on his own or with up to 2 others if introduced VERY carefully.
I need an arena as need to be able to exercise him to rehab from kissing spines.
I'd prefer part livery (Monday-Friday) and am having a baby in November so may need additional support around this time.
A track system would be ideal but aware this setup on a livery yard is about as common as hens teeth.
All suggestions welcome.
I am going to ask yard owner about putting up a track system, but I don't see how it'll be feasible to be honest. He doesn't have his own dedicated paddock, as those that are out overnight share with those out during the day and the paddock he's in at the moment is the one that all the horses have to be led through to get to/from the fields.
So, does anyone know of a yard close to south Birmingham (Wythall/Earlswood/Ullenhall and surrounding areas) that has either dry lots/woodchip or other surfaced turnout, no grass/limited grass?
I do not want a "laminitic paddock" that is riddled with ragwort and acorns, as I have seen at some places!
I do not want herd turnout - he'd probably need to be on his own or with up to 2 others if introduced VERY carefully.
I need an arena as need to be able to exercise him to rehab from kissing spines.
I'd prefer part livery (Monday-Friday) and am having a baby in November so may need additional support around this time.
A track system would be ideal but aware this setup on a livery yard is about as common as hens teeth.
All suggestions welcome.