Grass has the potential to grow all year, which is different from many other plants. Certain things are necessary for this growth, but if they are not met, the grass will be dormant, waiting for conditions to improve.
In the equestrian world there may be no truer phrase than ‘‘no foot, no horse’’.
To help our horses stay foot sound this winter, we quizzed farrier, Kaine Seddon DipWCF.
Many livery yards make adjustments to their daily routines when the clocks change at the end of October, when those wintery nights really start to draw in. It is important for the horse's digestive health and their mental well-being that any changes are made gradually - over the course of a week or more.
Track systems are growing in popularity and are cited as one of the most commonly used alternative management systems of equines in the UK. We were lucky enough to be present at The British Equestrian Veterinary (BEVA) Congress 2025 to catch up on the latest research and opinion on their use.
Storm Amy made quite a mark over the weekend. We hope your horses stayed safe and well. Whilst there has been some obvious damage, please check your fields thoroughly if you haven't already as there may be a less obvious concern.
Mares are seasonally polyoestrous which means that they have multiple reproductive cycles during spring and summer. Generally, mares will stop coming in season once the weather gets cooler, the grass declines and the days are shorter.
Every few years, nature produces an abundance of fruits, nuts and seeds. This is called a mast year and this year, 2025, is one.
Introducing Stud Balance +, a specialist forage balancer providing optimal nutritional support for broodmares, stallions and growing youngstock.
At Simple System we are always keen to expand our knowledge so we last week we attended the 3 day BEVA - The British Equine Veterinary Association Congress in Birmingham.