Boundary Equestrian

Boundary Equestrian Horse Arena for hire
Emmett 4 Horses Equine Practitioner
Equine Nutritionist We are located in Fernside, close to Rangiora.

**Qualified Emmett4Horses Practitioner and also hold Practitioner Advanced Level 1

**Qualified Equine Nutritionist

**Arena hire.

⚖️🐴NUTRITION NEWS🐴⚖️Hay calculator:The recommended amount a horse should eat per day is between 1.5% to 2.5% of their bo...
20/06/2026

⚖️🐴NUTRITION NEWS🐴⚖️

Hay calculator:
The recommended amount a horse should eat per day is between 1.5% to 2.5% of their bodyweight. This % will differ per horse due to their individual needs e.g. an overweight horse could be fed 1.5-1.75% for weight loss ↘️ and at the other end of the scale, an underweight horse could be fed 2-2.5% for weight gain ↗️.

If your horse is on hay diet, whether they are "good doers", have a metabolic issue or you simply do not have the pasture, then have you calculated how much hay you actually need?

The pics below break it down for you.
➡️Average of 2% of forage per day
➡️An average bale of hay weighs approx 20kg
➡️Calculator is based on an all hay diet
‼️NOTE: these calculations are based on an only hay diet of meadow hay and bale weight of 20kg.

Now, hay does lack or is low in some nutrients
❌Copper, zinc, selenium, sodium and magnesium
❌Vitamins A and E
❌Omega 3 fatty acids

It's important to look at the entire diet of your horse and it's individual needs so that you can fill the gaps of the nutrients that are missing or minimal.

I present you with our first attempt at straddling a pole. Fair to say he nailed it!Inhand pole work is perfect to build...
30/05/2026

I present you with our first attempt at straddling a pole. Fair to say he nailed it!

Inhand pole work is perfect to build the bond between us as well as strengthening, proprioception and balance of his body.

Emmett today for the new lad.He was asymmetrical over and behind the scapula. The 1st photo shows the difference between...
03/05/2026

Emmett today for the new lad.
He was asymmetrical over and behind the scapula. The 1st photo shows the difference between both sides. A few Emmett moves later and now a better symmetry.
The power of gentle muscle release therapy ❤️💪.

❓️To Hard Feed or Not to Hard Feed❓️It's a really great question which will always have different answers....because eve...
25/04/2026

❓️To Hard Feed or Not to Hard Feed❓️
It's a really great question which will always have different answers....because every horse is different and you need to feed the horse in the conditions it is in for the work that it is doing.

My new arrival today, isn't hard feed....bit of a dilemma for me as I know the benefits of providing your horse with a bucket of appropriate feed that complement the forage. I wasn't going to mix up a feed containing protein, vitamins & minerals and fats as it would be a complete overload for his digestive system. So...a really great alternative is to help the gut with the huge changes to his life
- new home
- different grass and hay
- new mum
- new friends

For the next few days his feed will be lucerne chaff and beet. Both provide great fibre and are digested in the hind gut which help to preserve and grow those valuable bacteria. This bucket feed is on top of appropriate forage of grass and hay.

A new horse or moving grazing is so much change which some horses do struggle internally to deal with. Their digestive system is a direct link to their nervous system where they can show negative behaviors.

It'll be each day observing his behaviours and studying his poo before anything is added or removed.

Providing appropriate nutrition that is simple and effective.

New arrival today.WPS Endeavour 🦄.He's a young crossbred, a calm chap which has had a absolutely fantastic start to life...
25/04/2026

New arrival today.
WPS Endeavour 🦄.
He's a young crossbred, a calm chap which has had a absolutely fantastic start to life, but who has a slight destruction mode, (kinda hoping the destruction mode is a young gelding thing 😁).
Looking forward to getting out and enjoying time in the saddle.

🦄⚖️AUTUMN GRASS and LAMINITIS 🦄⚖️It can happen! It's very similar to spring grass with it's sugars. ➡️photosynthesis cre...
06/04/2026

🦄⚖️AUTUMN GRASS and LAMINITIS 🦄⚖️

It can happen! It's very similar to spring grass with it's sugars.

➡️photosynthesis creates sugars which provide energy to the plant helping it to grow
➡️sugar in grass is the lowest in the early morning
➡️any sugars that the plant isn't going to use immediately stores them as fructans
➡️sugars and fructans are fermented by bacteria in the hindgut and produce lactic acid
➡️too much lactic acid disturbs the good bacteria and can cause colic or laminitis
➡️stressed pasture (drought, frost, overgrazing) can increase sugar levels

If you suspect your horse is laminitic contact your Vet immediately. They will be able to provide the next steps.

If caught early and managed, laminitis does not have to be the end of your horse. By feeding an appropriate forage based and balanced diet your laminitic horse can still enjoy their life.

The below pic of "Sugar Content in Forage" was copied from https://www.facebook.com/ThePureFeedCompany. It's a great, clear and concise visual.

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208 Boundary Road, Fernside
Rangiora
7475

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Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
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