cuddlycob1
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We are considering moving yard. Yard 1 is our current. Our horse is a youngster-3 reason we are considering is because he is so sociable but has no other horses near. And he has been eating acorns and oak leaves - there are far too many as each time we clear them they are back again. We also have to fence off over 1/2 his paddock for 6mths of the year due to the oak trees.
Yard 2 is the best we can find in terms of his wellbeing first. I would move now but I’m hesitant as atm he has 24/7 turnout and a field shelter.
Which yard do you think sounds best? Regardless of cost.
I don’t know what to do for the best. Could always buy a leaf hoover??? But would still worry.
Both yards are pretty much same distance.
Yard 1
24/7 turnout
Field shelter
Two paddocks side my side - to use as you wish
Paddocks are spaced so no horse can be next to each other so no proper company
Lined with oak trees (6)! and paddock is covered in acorns, oak leaves and branches. Also oak trees overhang the paddock so in spring horses can reach them
Stable
Feed/hay/tack rooms with individual space
You organise your own hay, farrier vet etc
Good facilities
Local on road and public woodland hacking
Can visit the yard any time no restrictions
Small yard 24 liveries and is all DIY
Yard 2
All year turnout but stabled overnight in winter and bad weather.
Stable
Hay included from YO and grown by them. Bedding included. Feeding service included
Vet, farrier, nutritionist, instructor all on site
2/3 horse turnout together or individual dependent on your preference
fields next to other horses for company
Good facilities
15 miles of private off road hacking
Pasture management by owner of yard
Opens at 6am and last visit 9.30pm
Big yard - 40 horses with DIY/Part/Full
Onsite full time groom
Yard 2 is the best we can find in terms of his wellbeing first. I would move now but I’m hesitant as atm he has 24/7 turnout and a field shelter.
Which yard do you think sounds best? Regardless of cost.
I don’t know what to do for the best. Could always buy a leaf hoover??? But would still worry.
Both yards are pretty much same distance.
Yard 1
24/7 turnout
Field shelter
Two paddocks side my side - to use as you wish
Paddocks are spaced so no horse can be next to each other so no proper company
Lined with oak trees (6)! and paddock is covered in acorns, oak leaves and branches. Also oak trees overhang the paddock so in spring horses can reach them
Stable
Feed/hay/tack rooms with individual space
You organise your own hay, farrier vet etc
Good facilities
Local on road and public woodland hacking
Can visit the yard any time no restrictions
Small yard 24 liveries and is all DIY
Yard 2
All year turnout but stabled overnight in winter and bad weather.
Stable
Hay included from YO and grown by them. Bedding included. Feeding service included
Vet, farrier, nutritionist, instructor all on site
2/3 horse turnout together or individual dependent on your preference
fields next to other horses for company
Good facilities
15 miles of private off road hacking
Pasture management by owner of yard
Opens at 6am and last visit 9.30pm
Big yard - 40 horses with DIY/Part/Full
Onsite full time groom
