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| Hubbardshorses | Is it possible to make a paradise on only an acre of land?? | 11 | Nov 27 2012, 9:20 AM EST by ElizabethPA | ||||
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Thread started: Apr 30 2010, 12:58 PM EDT
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HI I just found this site last week and I find it very fascinating! I have two horses and only have 1 acre that is my property. My next door neighbor allows me to let my boys graze on her acre. I only can make fencing alterations to my acre. Do you think it is possible to still make a lap from the barn and back around.And use slow hay feeders in tree areas to keep them moving? I'm starting to have wheels turn in my head after looking at everyone's Paddock Paradise. I made my own slow feeding hay nets last weekend and my boys already have adjusted. They aren't crying out to me as soon as I get home for the feeding like they used too. They are also eating 2 flakes of hay for several hours now than 1 1/2 - 2 hours. I'm really impressed!! And to think I put in a google search for hay nets and I found this site. I had no clue this was out here. :) Thank you for any tips.. I live in East Texas with pine trees and sandy soil. Dry hooves are a problem in my existing paddock.
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| Rustypenny | which type of electrical fencing is best (page: 1 2) | 31 | May 7 2012, 5:01 PM EDT by steveb12 | ||||
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Thread started: Feb 9 2011, 7:02 PM EST
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Hi everyone,
First off, I just want to say how thrilled I am. Our paddock area is a total quagmire. YUK! I was totally stressing about it and couldn't sleep. I found this site at 2:30 in the morning. It seems this may be the solution we have been looking for. I have a pony and one horse. We have about 5 acres, with the majority being wooded. The small acreage plans have been really helpful. I am relatively new to the horse world, 3 years. Some of my questions may seem odd to those of you who have had horses your whole life. Just bear with me. ;) I have walked my property and have laid out a track system. It is hard trying to keep it simple. There are so many options. Anyway, I am going out to purchase the fencing next week. My husband has always used split rail, and wooden post with welded wire. Being that this is my project, I have decided to use an electric fencing system. Waaay more economical than split rail. I have never used any type of electric fence, nor have I installed any. My friend says it's really easy, hopefully she is right. :) Anyway, my question is what type of fencing, rope or ribbon? Is there a brand that you guys have found is more durable than another? I want it to be cost effective, but not cheap. Which type of posts? Step ins look super easy. Are there some that are more durable than others? We are probably going with a solar powered system. I saw one at a supply store for $189. We only have 5 acres, so it's not like I need a really powerful system. Is the solar powered system worth the investment? Is there one that you guys would recommend? Sorry for all of the questions. I want to do it right the first time around. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Susan.
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| waymire | pp design help please | 3 | Aug 2 2011, 6:49 PM EDT by waymire | ||||
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Thread started: Aug 1 2011, 6:26 PM EDT
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I have read many examples of pp design on dozens on different websites and am trying to design one for my situation. I have about 2 acres of usable space but it is arranged badly because the property was set up in a traditional stable design originally built in the 1940's. I also have the added issue of having to run two herds due to individual needs of the horses. While I have seen a few examples of "maze" designs, including on the diagrams here, the general advice is not to use one, however I cannot find any explanation of why not. My primary concern at this point is to increase movement, I really do not care about conservation of grass, and I have very limited space to work with. I have tried to figure out a way to do a continuous loop design, but it does not appear to be possible while maintaining usability of the necessary areas of my property (wash racks, feed storage, manure access and disposal, vehicle access to the barn etc). I have a large outdoor arena and a 70' round pen on two sides of my property which would lend themselves well to rolling/running/turnaround areas. The remaining areas are quite small however, and if I track around them the actual track would be tiny with larger grass areas in the middle. When turned into grass areas (as they are now) most of my horses go into "couch potato" mode and simply stand around all day. These areas would also then be too small to crossfence and rotate, resulting in eventual dirt yards anyway.
Logic is telling me to simply maze these areas, increasing my track length by 4-5x and making movement necessary throughout the day, ending in the arena or round pen for each herd. One side would encompass the old parking lot from when the barn was open to the public, providing great gravel for hoof conditioning. I could rotate the herds from one side to the other when I clean (once or twice a week) to get both herds into this area. see reply for more..
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| tangledmanes | Paddock Paradise clinic in New York on May 22 | 1 | May 14 2011, 9:48 PM EDT by Equemily | ||||
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Thread started: May 10 2011, 2:06 PM EDT
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Thanks to Catherine Wile for forwarding us this information on a Paddock Paradise clinic! (see it on the the link)
http://paddockparadise.wetpaint.com/page/What%27s+Happening
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| tangledmanes | new paddock paradise | 1 | Apr 1 2011, 2:10 PM EDT by Paintedspheres | ||||
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Thread started: Apr 1 2011, 2:11 AM EDT
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On her profile page, JennyW5 writes:
"I have just completed my paradise, well the structural work, after many hours of toil. I now have to get all the natural herbs and flowers planted and let the enviroment evolve. It was brilliant to see my 2 ponies cantering round for the first time, kicking their heels up, even the old grumpy mare!!!"
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| tangledmanes | how many horses per acre? | 0 | Feb 27 2011, 1:17 AM EST by tangledmanes | ||||
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http://paddockparadise.wetpaint.com/account/meapap/thread/4491006/how+much+acreage+for+number+of+horses
A good question posted by a new member at the link above! (This thread was started to direct everyone to the thread on a profile page, since that location doesn't get as much 'wiki publicity' as the discussions area.)
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| meandshadow | Meand and My Shadow | 0 | Dec 31 2010, 1:40 PM EST by meandshadow | ||||
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Thread started: Dec 31 2010, 1:40 PM EST
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I have the cutest little minis. I am so looking forward to trying out the slow feed bags. My girlfriend showed me this site and it is now my favorite page. Happy New Year to you all!
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| Hubbardshorses | Starting on my track | 11 | Dec 20 2010, 3:53 PM EST by DutchHollow | ||||
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Thread started: Aug 7 2010, 11:18 PM EDT
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Hi everyone~
I just wanted to say thank you for sharing all your tips and photos on this site. I am going to try and brave the heat in the morning and start fencing off my track for the horses. I am doing the step in posts for the time being with my hot wire poly rope . Once I get the layout like I want and the horses get to try it out I will make a prettier fence. I've been getting my two boys ready for this transition by scattering some hay along the fence line on away from their shelter and water. They seem to like foraging for the small piles hidden here and there. They each have a slow feeder in the run in shed that they use. ( I will post photos of that soon) My husband is getting some road fabric for me in the near future, so I can make a stretch of pea gravel.. Oh and I need to do water crossing too....(those things will be in the future) My property is small, but I am inspired by everyone and I hope to make this a nice place for my boys. I have a question... Do some of you ride your horses on the track? I am going to do that and I was thinking of making my track 16 ft wide with a few wider areas around the corners... I wonder if that will be wide enough for 2 horses being ridden? I'll keep all of you posted on my progress over the next few weeks/months. Happy Paddocks to everyone!!
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| GreenGateFarm | Track around my front hayfiled | 1 | Aug 7 2010, 2:53 PM EDT by Sidneylovinghorse | ||||
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Thread started: Jul 31 2010, 1:37 PM EDT
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I just added an album - Western Illinois - Track around front hayfield to show my setup. This track is 1/4 mile long and goes around my front hayfield. Keeps them moving. It allowed me to keep most of the front hayfield and give horse and mini donkey plenty of room to roam around in.
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| West4 | Question about creating a new track | 6 | Apr 15 2010, 11:30 AM EDT by tangledmanes | ||||
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Thread started: Apr 7 2010, 1:57 PM EDT
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Hi,
I've just finished reading Paddock Paradise and am very eager to get something started for my horses. I have four acres, three of which are currently fenced. My four horses have their favorite loafing area and where I have been feeding them is pretty much on the opposite side of the property. Because they come and go at least three times a day there has been some inherent movement for them already. My land is very hilly and steep. So, they have to go down hill, cross a creek and up hill to get from their food to their hang out spot. The land is also very heavily wooded. They have a forest! We are just coming out of mud season... which although will be nice for summer, will make for some challenges as far as creating a track during winter. My question... has anyone tried to create a "Track" without the fencing? I was thinking about just trying the idea of putting the food in small piles along the perimeter and in areas I'd want them to move along though. I plan to include the newly fenced area in the "Path" as well. It will be new to them as they've never been in that area before. Anyway... guidance is much appreciated! Thanks, Jen
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| dharris52 | hay feeders | 0 | Apr 5 2010, 3:19 PM EDT by dharris52 | ||||
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How do I purchase these hay feeders? please respond to my e-mail earldeb82@aol.com
thanks Debbie
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| JenniMN | Why the skinny tracks? | 4 | Mar 25 2010, 1:54 PM EDT by MNdani | ||||
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Thread started: Mar 19 2010, 11:13 PM EDT
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I'm not sure where to ask questions? My question is (I haven't gotten the book yet), why the narrow paths? Does that encourage more movement than just an open pasture? I have about 4 acres fenced and I'm wondering if I should break it up with maze fences or just scatter food all around it? I'm new to all of this, but it seems like a good concept.
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| tangledmanes | self-employed horses | 2 | Aug 13 2009, 10:55 AM EDT by SpottedTApps | ||||
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Thread started: Aug 12 2009, 9:10 AM EDT
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Our horses are rock stars! Think of the B-T-O lyrics:
"People see you having fun, just a lying in the sun, Tell them that you like it this way. It's the work that we avoid and we're all self-employed We love to work at nothing all day." Hay, it beats pulling a plow all day (or does it???) Having a job is fulfilling for a horse, but many horses don't have to work for a living any more. So for those who don't chase cattle, work in the field, pull a milk wagon, or otherwise have a job, Paddock Paradise gives them a chance to work for themselves. Of course I think PP is a great turnout situation for any horse, but was just giving some thought to the mental stimulation it provides for otherwise unemployed horses. And my horses are Nose-It drummers! JoAnn
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| tangledmanes | Welcome aussiesrme! | 6 | Jun 1 2009, 9:41 AM EDT by pawsplus | ||||
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Thread started: Apr 20 2009, 7:16 PM EDT
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Our newest member is planning to install a PP this summer on 2.3 acres with a house in the middle and three barns down the hill from the house. This will let the horses come home from the stable where they're boarded. :-) The property goes all the way around the house minus the driveway.
That description reminds me of Jaime Jackson's template (on a smaller scale) from his book -- if I remember correctly, the PP comes up alongside both sides of the driveway and around the back of the house. (Where the barn is on his template.) I'm sure you'll get some great ideas here. If you are able to post a picture, or a satellite view of your place, that can help us come up with more ideas, too. Keep us updated on your plans! ~JoAnn
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| tangledmanes | Have you seen Konnie's track featured on Natural Horse Resource yet? | 0 | Feb 22 2009, 9:13 PM EST by tangledmanes | ||||
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Thread started: Feb 22 2009, 9:13 PM EST
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I especially like that track diagram! I wish I had so many trees on mine. ;-) Maybe next time...
Check it out if you haven't seen it yet <http://naturalhorseresource.blogspot.com/2009/02/paddock-paradise-series-part-2-in.html> ~JoAnn
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