Paddock Paradise, history and examples. Not all of this will be useful or benefit your horse or be practical. Every horse and environment is unique. But the basic premise is to respect the horse as a species and try to improve their lifestyle and welfare. Some of the observations and
Paddock Paradise I’m a big fan of Paddock Paradise (PP) approaches/philosophy, in that I understand that the modern domestic lifestyle doesn’t suit a lot of equines and a PP approach can be a good compromise. It’s not perfect either, but it comes a little closer to how equines evolved to
Paddock Paradise systems Fantastic words that encapsulate the approach needed, from PP fb group member Emma: “my biggest learn . . . . is making sure I embrace flexibility, observation, and keep my mind open to the changing needs of the horses and the land! What I initially implement is
Glorious grass Some people may think the Paddock Paradise or track system concept is anti grass and anti grazing. It’s true that some horses just cannot tolerate grass, but there are many horses who just cannot tolerate grazing modern improved pastures. Therefore, we can work towards safer grasses and more
Equine Enrichment – My Journey into Arts, Crafts & Landscaping Clicker training is lots of fun for our horses, but providing enrichment opportunities is another fabulous way for humans to get creative, have fun and enrich our horses’ lives. Join me on a journey of recycling, foraging and earthworks !
