The Horse & Pony Paddock Mixture is a high-quality, durable grass mix designed to provide a long-lasting pasture for your horses. This versatile mix is suitable for both grazing and cutting for hay or haylage, ensuring your paddock remains healthy and productive year-round. The mixture creates a dense sward and offers fast re-growth after grazing or cutting, making it perfect for sustainable pasture management.
Key Features:
- Durable and Hard-Wearing: Specially formulated to withstand grazing and cutting, this mixture is ideal for horses that need a tough, resilient pasture.
- Clover-Free: The mix does not contain clover, reducing the risk of Laminitis, a condition that can arise from too much clover in a horse’s diet.
- Tetraploid-Free: Does not include tetraploid grasses that can be harmful to the horse's digestive system.
- Fast Re-Growth: After cutting or grazing, the pasture will regenerate quickly, keeping your paddock healthy and lush.
Grass Mix Composition:
- 4.75kg Early Diploid P.Ryegrass: Ideal for early growth and grazing.
- 2.00kg Strong Creeping Red Fescue: Enhances sward density and durability.
- 1.00kg Timothy: A beneficial grass for horse grazing and hay.
- 2.00kg Late Diploid P.Ryegrass: Provides late season grazing and hay production.
- 3.25kg Late Diploid P.Ryegrass: Supports a long-lasting pasture throughout the year.
Sowing Rate:
- Coverage: 1 bag (13kg) will cover 1 acre of paddock.
- Perfect for creating a horse-friendly pasture with a mix that offers both hay and grazing benefits.
Benefits:
- No Clover: Prevents Laminitis-related issues by avoiding clover in the mix.
- No Tetraploid Grasses: Ensures safe grazing and optimal digestion for horses.
- Dense Sward: Encourages a strong and resilient pasture that withstands wear and tear from grazing.
- Long-Term Growth: Provides fast re-growth, ensuring your paddock remains productive for years.
Perfect For:
- Horses requiring a healthy, safe grazing environment
- Producing high-quality hay or haylage for your horses
- Creating a long-term, sustainable pasture that can withstand heavy grazing
- Horse owners who want to prevent Laminitis and support digestive health
Sowing and Care:
For detailed information on sowing, maintenance, and paddock care, visit our Learning Hub.
This mixture is specifically designed to meet the needs of horses and ponies, creating a healthy, productive pasture that can be used for both grazing and hay production.
Packaging Note: Please be aware that packaging may vary.