THOROUGHBRED GRAZING AT
WILLOW GROVE FARM
Willow Grove Farm is positioned to offer exceptional grazing facilities for a limited number of thoroughbred horses. We can ensure they get the maximum benefit from their lay off and are in the best condition when they return to work.
The land has previously been used for cattle, sheep, and hay. Through our precise field management we have created lushous pasture and grazing for horses. The paddocks vary in size and new horses will have the opportunity to let-down in a smaller paddock before joining companions in the larger paddocks. Soil and roughage samples are analysed to ensure the nutritional value of the paddocks is optimal.
New fencing has been especially designed for permanent pasture for horses. Four lengths of thickly plastic-coated galvanized steel core give excellent electric conductivity and are supported by a generous number of new pressure-impregnated creosoted posts. 3-metre-wide galvanized steel gates are half-meshed, and new water troughs are raised off the ground to avoid pollution from badgers, etc.
A boundary fence of equine grade tornado wire and top rail surrounds the property ensuring additional security and at night the farm gates are locked.
STABLED GRAZING
Our stabled grazing boarding offers the best of both inside and out. With our state of the art 12x12 Loddon boxes in our newly refurbished and secure barn, the horses have opportunity to recuperate and let down in comfort and style. This type of boarding offers over night stabling, with individual or group turnout during the day.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:​​
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Up to 4 scoops of Sharps Easy Mix per day
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Turnout rugs
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General grooming and hoof picking twice daily
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Manes pulled & tidied
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Pony or sheep companion
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Individual or group turnout
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Pharmacy
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Field management and maintenance
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Regular updates and pictures
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Strict identification policy & checks upon entry/departure and veterinary treatment.
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Monitoring of worming & vaccinations.
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Early morning and late night checks
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24 hr CCTV
GRAZING
Our grazing boarding offers 24/7 turnout in our larger paddocks in a herd dynamic. New arrivals are given the opportunity to let down in an individual paddock before being introduced to their group. This gives the horses the ultimate opportunity to relax, play, and groom one another, allowing them to get back to nature and unwind.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:​​
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Up to 4 scoops of Sharps Easy Mix per day
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Turnout rugs
-
Manes pulled & tidied
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Holding for vet and farrier
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Checked twice daily
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Pharmacy
​
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Field management and maintenance
-
Regular updates and pictures
-
Strict identification policy & checks upon entry/departure and veterinary treatment.
-
Monitoring of worming & vaccinations.