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Summer Pasture

Horses were born to eat grass. For horse owners, pasture is the most natural and economical way to feed horses, reducing the need for hay and commercial feeds. With the right advice on grass species, planting, fertilisation, and grazing management, you can maintain productive pasture all year round.

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Winter Care and Feeding

Cooler weather makes winter a favourite time for horses. With no flies, midges, or itchy sweating, horses can run free and soak up the winter sun!

Cool temperatures mean less stress and more time in the ‘thermoneutral zone’ (TNZ), the temperature range in which horses do not need to sweat or shiver. The TNZ varies with age, gender, breed, weather, exercise, and feed.

Typically, horses don't shiver until the temperature drops below 0°C for a weanling and –15°C for an adult horse.

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