IT'S that time of year when our lush green pastures turn to muddy bogs and we spend more time mucking out and filling haynets than riding our horses, but all is not lost. With a little organisation and pre-planning, you can tackle these wintry issues to make for a wonderful winter with your horse.
Mud-busting
THERE'S no getting away from mud in the winter when it comes to keeping horses, but there are ways to reduce it both in the field and on your horse…
● “If you have enough space, section off areas and rotate your pasture to avoid over-grazing,” says Kent farmer and livery yard owner Michael Williams. “Laying sand, crushed rock or wood products will help eliminate mud and cut down on erosion.”
● “Paddocks need sufficient drainage to help route water away,” he adds.
