tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119762345415894022.comments2009-11-02T00:11:49.799+01:00Natural Horse Resourcehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03662706108154236662noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119762345415894022.post-1285363984855707232009-09-01T11:02:01.826+02:002009-09-01T11:02:01.826+02:00Hi Kelly,<br /><br />Thanks for leaving a comment! Do you find that buying in the pellets is more expensive and where do you normally buy from?<br /><br />I wonder if other readers use pellets over hay because of storage issues?<br /><br />Thanks again for stopping by, this site works so much better when people comment and share info.<br />NHRNatural Horse Resourcehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03662706108154236662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119762345415894022.post-81682220684740148932009-08-31T23:15:03.151+02:002009-08-31T23:15:03.151+02:00My horses are on pasture so slow hay feeding only becomes an issue during our snow bound winters. I personally opted for feeding hay pellets that are slow released over a 2 hour period when the horse in a stall. The main reason for the pellets for us was a storage issue. I can keep the pellets dry and dust free much better than bales of hay during our very wet rainy season.Kellyhttp://kingdomofhorses.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119762345415894022.post-75862444150337753272009-05-13T22:37:00.000+02:002009-05-13T22:37:00.000+02:00Thanks so much for your great comment, it's so nice to get support like this!! Will try to keep it up - the more support the better tho'!<br />Please come back soon!<br />FrancesNatural Horse Resourcehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03662706108154236662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119762345415894022.post-7637478113822289632009-05-12T19:13:00.000+02:002009-05-12T19:13:00.000+02:00Wow, what a great initative! I believe many newcomers to the world of natural horsekeeping will find this site exstremely useful. Keep up the good work and let more people know about you:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119762345415894022.post-16354884790402917252009-04-11T02:06:00.000+02:002009-04-11T02:06:00.000+02:00Elaine---Where in Ca. are you??? I will be relocating from NY to Contra Costa with my family and horse this summer. I am looking for a Paddock Paradise situation for my horse...Where are you???<BR/>AngelaAngelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03307878926569213843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119762345415894022.post-64877315576397155482009-04-11T00:00:00.000+02:002009-04-11T00:00:00.000+02:00Elaine!!! WHERE are you in CA?!?! I am relocating to Ca. from NY. I am desperately trying to find a PP situation to bard my horse. she currently lives ouside 24/7 with run in shleter in NY. I am blown away by the typical boarding situations in Ca...stalls with 12x12 "paddocks". I feel like I'd be putting her in a cage..We'll be living in Contra Costa County. Where are you???<BR/>AngelaAngelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03307878926569213843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119762345415894022.post-63552445565081589642009-04-06T12:02:00.000+02:002009-04-06T12:02:00.000+02:00Hi Kay,<BR/>Would love you to share your experiences, thank you. I hope the fence construction went well for you this weekend! Taking pics as you go along will be really useful for our readers if we can incorporate this into the article. <BR/><BR/>Maybe we could create something slightly different with your PP that shows more of the process and then later on we can add a section where we can add in what is/isn't working and the results that you're noticing from your experiment?<BR/><BR/>It's a challenge, isn't it, different horses (and donkeys in your case), different rates of weight gain/loss!<BR/><BR/>40 acres - isn't your gang lucky!! What size area will the track be going on?<BR/><BR/>Look forward to hearing from you soon. If you want to email me, you can at: naturalhorseresource@gmail.com.<BR/><BR/>Take care and talk soon,<BR/>FrancesNatural Horse Resourcehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03662706108154236662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119762345415894022.post-78443675452041036102009-04-03T01:32:00.000+02:002009-04-03T01:32:00.000+02:00Hi Frances, I'd be happy to share my experiences with constructing a Paddock Paradise. We bought a solar charger, posts and electric tape last week and will put it up this weekend. We're starting with half the fenced field and will expand the track after we've had a chance to see it in action. My track will be small and simple at first, with an area for loafing, a watering area and several hay feeding stations. I'm not going to incorporate a gravel or sand area because my animals spend lots of time on gravel in their paddocks or our driveway. They will be turned out on our remaining 40 acres for some time every day, depending on the amount of grass in the fields. Our larger field has a variety of natural features, trees, logs, etc. If my first version of a Paddock Paradise works well I hope to put in another track and incorporate many natural features. My first version is an experiment and an attempt to convince my husband that a track paddock is worthwhile.<BR/><BR/> I have an obese miniature donkey and a chubby Icelandic horse, plus a standard donkey who's carrying a little bit extra weight and an Appaloosa horse of normal weight (hallalujah!). I want to encourage my donkeys to move around more, as exercise is the only way I'll be able to safely reduce my mini donkey's weight. I haven't had him tested, but I suspect he is insulin resistant as he gains very easily and loses very slowly. So far he hasn't developed laminitis but that possibility is always in the back of my mind. I need a place where he can and will move around but not be able to eat pasture grass. I'll take pictures of my track set-up as I go along. I have greatly appreciated seeing what other people have done with their tracks.Kay in Southern Oregonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119762345415894022.post-47374717011389358112009-03-25T23:14:00.000+01:002009-03-25T23:14:00.000+01:00Hi Kay,<BR/><BR/>Absolutely thrilled with your positive comment - JoAnn has created an excellent film of her PP hasn't she! I hope she has noticed this message that you have left.<BR/><BR/>PP can be done on a budget and cost-effective solutions are one of the elements we are exploring in this series. I have personally found that electric fencing was the most cost-effective way of creating the track. <BR/><BR/>Our natural boarding page has links to other Paddock Paradises and maybe the Paddock Paradise Wetpaint site can help you as there are lots of people on there with Paddock Paradises.<BR/><BR/>Would you be willing to contribute yourself if you decide to create your own Paddock Paradise? The more people that contribute the more horses and owners we can help!<BR/><BR/>Thanks again and keep in touch!<BR/>Frances - NHRNatural Horse Resourcehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03662706108154236662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119762345415894022.post-61960641374996244112009-03-24T05:53:00.000+01:002009-03-24T05:53:00.000+01:00Thank you for giving so much information about your Paddock Paradise, including the challenges. I love the video of your horses running...the music is perfect! <BR/>I really want to set up a track for my two horses and two donkeys but I'm a little nervous about the cost.<BR/>Also, the area I am considering is very hilly. It is at least an acre and has permanent perimeter fencing. I have 40 other acres of hilly fields, but need to restrict my two easy-keepers from getting too much grass now through June. I want a way to increase their exercise and the track system seems to have helped many horseowners manage overweight equines (and equids). <BR/><BR/>Kay in Southern OregonKay in Oregonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119762345415894022.post-89404540351037564482009-03-12T16:59:00.000+01:002009-03-12T16:59:00.000+01:00Dear Elaine, <BR/>Thank you so much for leaving this comment. I am so pleased that you find this site useful re your plans to construct your PP - that's why we're doing it, so that kind of feedback is perfect!<BR/><BR/>Would you be interested in contributing to the series once you have your PP up and running?<BR/><BR/>Good luck with your new place in CA and hope to hear more from you in the future.<BR/><BR/>Best wishes,<BR/>Frances - NHRNatural Horse Resourcehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03662706108154236662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119762345415894022.post-79047000702154403122009-03-06T19:02:00.000+01:002009-03-06T19:02:00.000+01:00I'm so glad I found this site. Thanks for such an informative interview-style article on PP.<BR/><BR/>It's still hard to find alot of info out there (yes I have the book)<BR/><BR/>We are buying our first horse property (4 acres) in CA, and plan to keep our horses as natural as possible. Was thinking of doing PP at the new ranch.<BR/><BR/>They are all currently in a 20 acre nice, natural pasture with hills, valley, stream lots of oak trees and varied terrain.<BR/><BR/>No grass in CA except a LITTLE in winter.<BR/><BR/>But once we bring them home, may need to encourage more movement on the smaller pasture....<BR/><BR/>thanks again!Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01006329916901262006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119762345415894022.post-46922602824621512532009-02-24T21:58:00.000+01:002009-02-24T21:58:00.000+01:00Hey JoAnn,<BR/>Yes! What inspiration for horse owners, barn yards, livery yards...for people with not 'too much' land! Very exciting - thanks Konnie!<BR/><BR/>Thanks also for your rating on 'Blogged' - your 10 out of 10 is much appreciated and we're chuffed to bits that you think of NHR so highly!<BR/>Frances - NHR xNatural Horse Resourcehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03662706108154236662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119762345415894022.post-76776694641669503642009-02-24T21:51:00.000+01:002009-02-24T21:51:00.000+01:00Hi Anonymous - what is your name?<BR/>Thanks for your lovely comment - so pleased with the way the PP series is coming along and the response.<BR/>Hope to hear from you again and thank you for stopping by.<BR/>Frances - NHRNatural Horse Resourcehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03662706108154236662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119762345415894022.post-82445105701936340932009-02-23T03:45:00.000+01:002009-02-23T03:45:00.000+01:00Ingenious layout design over those two acres!JoAnn Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119762345415894022.post-4169984544392118852009-02-23T02:56:00.000+01:002009-02-23T02:56:00.000+01:00Great idea! Nice article and video.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119762345415894022.post-90931496734667086652009-02-09T14:36:00.000+01:002009-02-09T14:36:00.000+01:00Hi Carolyn,<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for getting in touch about the PP series. Thanks for your interest in contributing!! Yes we can help you design the layout of your PP, we can do it in Photoshop here no problem. You could just draw it, scan and email and we can help with the rest.<BR/><BR/>Do you want to email me at: naturalhorseresource@gmail.com to discuss further?<BR/><BR/>Look forward to hearing from you.<BR/>Thanks,<BR/>FrancesNatural Horse Resourcehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03662706108154236662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119762345415894022.post-43953163387908287882009-02-09T14:32:00.000+01:002009-02-09T14:32:00.000+01:00It concerns me too that perhaps I shouldn't be trail riding my horse if I shouldn't even ride for more than five minutes at a time...I guess we need to pay attention to the research when it comes out...I love trail riding, but I don't want to be hurting my horse!<BR/><BR/>I really do hope there are more calls in the future, these have helped me to understand more about the path I need to take with my horses.Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119762345415894022.post-2591492812814338562009-02-08T21:04:00.000+01:002009-02-08T21:04:00.000+01:00Hi Karen,<BR/><BR/>Did you listen yesterday? Interesting comments from Alexander - we wonder what will come of the study into whether horses should only be ridden for five minutes, if it is damages them.... Shame it was the last one in the series, but they did say there might be more - we hope so! Lots to thank Stormy May for!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for commenting here, we'd like more people to and encourage them to do so!! <BR/><BR/>FrancesNatural Horse Resourcehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03662706108154236662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119762345415894022.post-79393772726806305452009-02-08T20:59:00.000+01:002009-02-08T20:59:00.000+01:00I'd like to contribute to your Paddock Paradise series - can you help me with the design of my PP layout as I don't know how to make it a presentable electronic graphic?<BR/>Thanks, Carolyn.Carolynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119762345415894022.post-76006903718945916492009-02-07T16:53:00.000+01:002009-02-07T16:53:00.000+01:00I have gained so much from this teleseminar series. I missed last week's unfortunately, but have listened to Klaus's twice now. Thank you for the reminder. How lucky we all are to access this for free!Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119762345415894022.post-49255701918534693862009-01-17T00:59:00.000+01:002009-01-17T00:59:00.000+01:00Just received the I Go Barefoot mug and mouse mat. OMG, I LOVE them!!! The quality is awesome. I’m going to tell my riding group - the more people that know the better.Valerienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119762345415894022.post-13686413876460534172008-12-26T16:49:00.000+01:002008-12-26T16:49:00.000+01:00Thanks so much for leaving such a nice comment! It is wonderful to hear that you like the blog - it spurs me on to keep building this up as a resource! <BR/><BR/>Hope you will keep returning!<BR/><BR/>Thanks again,<BR/>FrancesNatural Horse Resourcehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03662706108154236662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119762345415894022.post-11425550832465963012008-12-20T07:05:00.000+01:002008-12-20T07:05:00.000+01:00I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.<BR/><BR/> Sarah<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.thetreadmillguide.com" REL="nofollow">http://www.thetreadmillguide.com</A>sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12794145254348117550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119762345415894022.post-64290296434319946232008-12-05T19:00:00.000+01:002008-12-05T19:00:00.000+01:00Hi Haysaver,<BR/>Thanks for leaving this detailed testamonial about the Duplessis. I'm sure with the rain and mud we're all experiencing in Europe at the moment a practical solution for hay wastage is on all our minds.<BR/><BR/>I am amazed at the savings of $1400 - so many other useful ways to spend this money for the horses than on hay.<BR/><BR/>Will direct people to your site if we get any more queries.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again,<BR/>Frances at NHRNatural Horse Resourcehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03662706108154236662noreply@blogger.com