BGS Horse workshops are designed to cater for those grassland enthusiasts who have a special interest in grazing and forage for horses.

British Grassland Society and Shirley Macmillan has ran many very successful events in 2007, April 2009, May 2010 and Making Haylage for Horses on 3rd March 2011 and 1st March 2012, in Leicestershire. A further Managing Grazing for Horses Workshop took place on 9th June 2011 in Shropshire. See our events calendar for full details of all up and coming events.

Special Interest Subjects

Some HARDD advice for improving horse grazing this spring:

• Harrow
• Aerate
• Rest and recuperation
• Drainage
• Diversity

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Got problems with muddy gateways?

THE PROBLEMS

• Poor drainage
• Horses collect and stand around
• Frequent hoof and vehicle traffic
• Compaction and soil erosion
• Water pools

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Winter fencing check

• Electric fencing tips
• Dog proofing paddocks

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Things to do in October

TIPS ON:

• Drainage management
• Paddock management
• Preparing for sping next year

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Need more? Do you have a question for BGS specialist members and associates on managing your horse grazing and paddocks this winter?  If so, you can contact Shirley Macmillan through the BGS office - where you can also be registered on our horse mailing list for future horse events.