CT Equestrian & Pet Services

28/04/2025

Life recently 🐎

Clipping, bathing riding and more ☀️

22/04/2025

*16hh looking for a companion home*
Can be ridden in time
Only for sale unfortunately due to grazing and personal circumstances

16/04/2025

FOR SALE
Animo Showjumping jacket (Fit size 8/10) - £100
Navy Caldene show jacket UK 34 (Fit size 8/10) - £30
Offers welcome - Collection or P&P available

15/04/2025

*asking for someone*

WANTED Sole use grazing
MUST HAVE RUNNING WATER AND GOOD FENCING
BROMSGROVE/REDDITCH/ALVECHURCH AREA

04/04/2025

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⚠️ R𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗢 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱-𝗱𝗼𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁. 🤗

Grass can be a rich source of calories, it typically has a higher Digestible Energy content than hay or haylage. In the spring and early summer months, it grows more rapidly and produces higher levels of water soluble carbohydrates like sugars and fructans, which provide readily available calories for the horses. 🌞

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠:
Place an inner fence (usually electric taping) in the centre of the paddock to form a 'track' between this fence and the outer perimeter, which encourages more movement as the horse navigates round the track to eat. 😎

A wider track may be required for larger number of horses, to reduce the chance of more dominant horses cornering others on tighter tracks. Adding enrichment, like logs, scratching posts, cones or trotting poles, can help to increase movement and interest. Place alternative forage options like hay or haylage around the track to keep your horse moving. 🏃‍♀️

𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗦:
✅ Encourages movement and increased exercise compared to traditional strip grazing methods
✅ Horses may be able to be turned out for longer periods
✅ Allows for social interaction with other horses
✅ Underweight horses can potentially be grazed on the inner section to allow a higher calorie intake whilst still being able to see their companions on the outer track

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦:
❎ May be less effective at encouraging weight loss as total grazing area may still be large
❎ May increase bullying within the herd
❎ Track area may become muddy and new grass growth may be reduced

More tips in our Equine Weight Loss Handbook: https://www.baileyshorsefeeds.co.uk/equine-weight-loss

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27/03/2025

Cuddles with this beautiful boy before his exercise 🐎🫶🏽

25/03/2025

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𝗪𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗽 = 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 🌱
While it may feel as though our muddy fields have no grass, the green shoots are definitely coming through. Get ahead of any potential problems now and manage the risks by -
⚠️ Monitoring your horse's weight
⚠️ Restricting grazing & making changes slowly
⚠️ Soaking hay
⚠️ Increasing exercise where possible ( ideally cardiovascular )
⚠️ Choose a low calorie diet
Spot the signs:
⚠️ Lameness in one or more limbs
⚠️ Reluctance to walk or turn, particularly on hard or stony ground
⚠️ Shifting weight between feet when resting
⚠️ Increased digital pulses
⚠️ Abnormal heat in the hoof
If you suspect your horse has laminitis, call your vet immediately for advice.

For support with weight management & nutrition advice for the laminitic prone please call the Saracen nutrition helpline

☎️ 01622 718487 or complete a feed advice form https://bit.ly/SaracenFeedAdvice

20/03/2025

The boys have loved having their rugs off for a few days - now back on ready for the rain the weekend 😣

20/03/2025

Well….. first day this year without a rug on. He did not want to wait until he got into the field 😂 he now identifies as a piebald 😂

11/03/2025

As if it wasn’t dirty enough…. Driving down the lanes in the dark last night.
Go round a corner - No warning, no signs *SPLASH* something I wasn’t expecting considering it’s been dry….. SLURRY!! Slurry all over the truck 🫠
Good job im a country girl at heart but the locals aren’t happy 😂

11/03/2025

She’s the baby of the family 🫶🏽

06/03/2025

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