Battlebridge Track & Training Livery Ireland

24/05/2025

18/05/2025

Soon to begin taking on Case Studies as an Apprentice Equine Podiatrist, watch this space!

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Equine Podiatry Training Apprentice & gentle ABTC Equine Training Instructor specializing in working patiently with horses, ponies, donkeys and mules to create happy, confident and cooperative hoof care partners.

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11/05/2025

11/05/2025

Big news from HorseWorld!🐴📢

We're proud to announce the publication of our first-ever peer-reviewed scientific paper, in partnership with Hartpury University and Equine Welfare Consultant Kate Fletcher 🙌

Our study shows that track grazing systems can significantly reduce bodyweight in horses prone to obesity - with no negative impact on hoof health or behaviour.

This research provides valuable, evidence-based insight for horse owners, equine professionals, and welfare organisations tackling the growing challenge of equine obesity🐴💙

A heartfelt thank you to Pets Foundation whose funding helped us build our original track systems at HorseWorld.🌱

📖 Read the full publication here: https://bit.ly/3RAQUdn

06/05/2025

The herd starting work on trimming down the grass arena space this afternoon.

Hopefully, they are all still in the right place in the morning, as the boundary isn't very high 😂
ahem Róisín! 🤣

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01/05/2025

We've had great success here helping horses and ponies keep slim, lose weight and reduce the risk of laminitis.

A study conducted by our university staff and student researchers alongside HorseWorld and Welfare Aware, has demonstrated the effectiveness of track grazing systems in managing equine obesity. 🐎 The research team observed 19 horses at HorseWorld for four months. The horses were divided into two groups: those kept on track grazing systems and those in traditional restricted grazing paddocks.

Lorna Cameron (Senior Lecturer at Hartpury University) said: “Our findings suggest that track grazing systems can effectively help manage bodyweight in horses prone to obesity, while maintaining their health and welfare. This research provides valuable insights for horse owners and carers looking for practical solutions to address equine obesity.”

Read all about this study and their findings: https://www.hartpury.ac.uk/news/2025/04/collaborative-study-reveals-effective-grazing-strategies-for-managing-equine-obesity/

29/03/2025

Behavioural Change

If you are seeing that your horse is struggling with something / showing undesirable behaviour, here are the ways I address changes to help resolve the problems.

1) Increase turnout, forage and herd access (after careful introductions) to 24/7/365.

2) Allow the horse time to decompress and settle and I get to know them with short, horse-led interactions, lots of scratches (if they like that) and just daily care needed.

3) Investigate possible pain/ discomfort with Vet, dentist, farrier, saddle fitter, bit & bridle fitter (also I usually (re)train bitless).

4) Start on physical rehab as directed by Vet / Megan Hines - Positive Equine Training Ireland behavioural & training rehab as required once the horse is free of discomfort.

5) Training in a way that promotes new, positive learning to replace old habits / unwanted behaviour not already resolved from management changes and resolving physical issues.

Pic of Mr P getting some physio.

23/01/2025

All ready for the storm - horses out, as always, with access to wind breaks, hedges and shelter from all angles, so they can choose where they are most comfortable.

During the last storm the were hanging out at the top of the hill behind the high hedge and it was very settled there.
I am interested to see where they choose this time.

Stay safe everyone!