We teach horse owners (via property visits, our books, our online course & our AMAZING ONE DAY TALK - have a look at equiculture.net for more info - you will be amazed!) Learn how to increase biodiversity, create land for wildlife & at the same time, improve the WELFARE of your horse/s, while saving workload and costs etc. etc.

They did this while we tried to save the dying. Never forgive, never forget. Sunak was chancellor at the time. He authorized this. Himself. Let that one sink In. This is just the tipp of a massive iceberg of corruption which will Cost a generation - your children’s future - do be paid back. That money is missing from your parents and your own Health Care. Sunak did this during the UK’s largest Public Health Emergency in a Century. Sunak and all those Tories had nothing better to do to figure out how they can abuse the system and the state assets while no-one’s got time for looking what they’re doing because we cared for our dying. And they have defended this behaviour and covered it up ever since. THAT , my friends, is who the Tories are. And who Sunak is. And horrible Gove, Johnson, Hancock, Patel. They all think we NHS Staff have forgotten this - haha - THAT is laughable too. Still fills Me with anger every day. Vote these Con-Artists, Fraudster-Ex-Bankers and deadly Clowns out of office. 04 July cannot come Soon Enough. #GetTheToriesOut They partied while your family member died.

The Surrey Hills National Landscape and Surrey Wildlife Trust are delighted to invite horse owners to attend an Equiculture workshop led by Stuart Myers. These workshops are for horse owners that are located in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape.Pasture management principles are similar for large or small horse properties. The main objective is improving soil health and at the same time growing the correct grasses and other pasture species in order to reduce the feed bill, whilst maintaining good ground cover, reducing erosion and run off into waterways, reducing the worm (parasite) burden of horses and controlling weeds. Horse owners who attend a workshop will learn all about these important subjects and much more besides, maintaining ground cover, protecting water sources, increasing biodiversity and soil health are some of the key messages. A light lunch will be provided.We are delivering two workshops, one based in the East of Surrey and one in the West. Please only book onto one of our workshops.East Surrey Workshop – 16 August – 9.30-3.30pm – Box Hill Village Hall KT20 7JSWest Surrey Workshop – 17 August – 9.30-3.30pm – Thursley Village Hall GU8 6QDPlease contact fipl@surreycc.gov.uk if you have any questions. To Book. surreyhills.org/event/equicu…

Thanks to Stuart Myers from Equiculture UK for a great workshop discussing sustainable and best practice land management, to improve equine welfare, and to promote healthy soils, biodiverse ground cover and clean water. @equiculturejane

In conjunction with the Tyne Rivers Trust. Healthy Horse, Healthy Land, Healthy River Workshop We would like to invite you to a special equine event exploring topics designed to improve the health of your horses, your land, and the river environment. Find out more here: tyneriverstrust.org/.../heal… Equiculture and The Equicentral System

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Congratulations to the Cornish equine community for taking the first steps towards becoming the most environmentally responsible horse management county in the UK (so far maybe?). Last week saw the beginning of an ongoing project linking natural resource managers with equine land managers. Huge shout out to the Cornwall Wildlife Trust with support from Catchment Sensitive Farming for having the vision and commitment to undertake this journey. Go Grass Farmers!! #CornwallWildlifeTrust #Equiculture #Catchmentsensitivefarming #Horse #Horses

Just done two very successful seminars in Cornwall for horse owners supported by Cornwall Wildlife Trust and CSF. Great to see natural resource managers and the equine community coming together for the benefit of both the land and the horses. 2 more next weekend, still a few places left. eventbrite.co.uk/cc/healthy-…

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A FREE online evening talk hosted by West Wales Rivers Trust - all welcome Open to all. Register here: (already lots booked on) us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…

Has this year been tough on your horses and the land, especially after this mild wet winter and all the mud? Is there a more sustainable alternative for healthier horses and healthier land?, We think there is, to find out more.. In partnership with the Cornwall Wildlife Trust and Natural England we have some talks coming up in Cornwall soon, please share far and wide. If this is successful we hope to roll it out over the whole country. Event links - 16th March,Roadford - eventbrite.co.uk/e/healthy-l… 17th March, Rosuick - eventbrite.co.uk/e/healthy-l… 23rd March, Cabilla - eventbrite.co.uk/e/healthy-l… 24th March, Woodland - eventbrite.co.uk/e/healthy-l… We also have some only for 'professionals' eg farm advisors, natural resource managers, ecologists etc who may not be horsey, helping them understand what our needs are. If you know anyone who may benefit, ask them to email me for details.

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REWILDING WITH YOUR HORSE What is 'rewilding', and how does this apply to horse owners and grassland management? The concept of 'rewilding' as a valuable tool for grassland management in the fight against climate change is becoming more important. Governments worldwide are allocating resources to assist landowners/managers in improving their land's health. In turn, this helps the environment, increases biodiversity and protects species of flora and fauna, some of which are in danger of becoming extinct (you can read other articles like this on our blog equiculture.net/blog). But 'rewilding' is not just for farmers or managers of large land areas. Everyone is being encouraged to do what they can, where they can, even in their garden. Why are horse owners so important in terms of rewilding? Horse owners/managers are in a unique position to make a huge difference, and we can show you how you can do this in a way that benefits you, the environment, and of course, your horse/s. In this case, we are not talking about reintroducing large grazing animals to your land. There is no need. Horses are vital as large grazing herbivores, as are some other domestic grazing animals. Indeed all of these animals, including horses, are already being used extensively for rewilding projects worldwide. Wherever you live, your horses can be used to improve the soil and increase biodiversity. So, as a horse owner/manager, you already have the 'tools' to carry out important work and at the same time reap far-ranging benefits. What is 'rewilding' exactly? So 'rewilding' is about letting nature take care of itself, enabling natural processes to repair damaged ecosystems and restore degraded landscapes. In essence, it is about working with nature rather than against it. Many rewilding projects use horses as major components because their natural grazing behaviour promotes a biodiverse environment. What potential benefits are there (with rewilding) for you, your horse/s, and the land? Firstly, embrace the understanding that you are in a powerful position as a horse owner/manager to help turn the tide of climate change. Horse owners/managers are collectively responsible for a considerable amount of land and can carry out many of the recommendations given to farmers without affecting 'production'. Rewilding can enhance the health and well-being of horses considerably. So, even if you are not in a position to rewild your land, there are certain things you can do to increase biodiversity massively; the first step to rewilding. Horses thrive in biodiverse environments. Increasing biodiversity helps to provide them with a healthier and more diverse diet. Encouraging a healthy ecosystem for your horse/s results in more beneficial grasses that are lower in sugars and higher in fibre. They will also access various other plant species, encouraging natural browsing and foraging behaviours. Growing healthy feed on your land for your horse/s is far preferable and more cost-effective (in many ways) than degrading your land and buying in feed - which is an unsustainable practice. Here are five easy ways that you can start to rewild the land where your horse/s live: 1. Let your horse pasture plants grow taller One of the most significant issues we deal with on horse properties is overgrazed pasture. One of the simplest things you can do is let the pasture plants grow taller. Taller pasture plants have many benefits - we have a separate article on this subject (equiculture.net/blog/horses-…) that goes into more detail and covers the benefits for your horse too. Some of the main advantages for the environment are: · Taller pasture plants provide a habitat for beneficial insects, small mammals/reptiles, and ground-nesting birds. · Taller pasture plants create more biodiversity because a wider variety of plants get to grow, set seeds, and multiply. · Taller pasture plants mean longer/thicker root systems, meaning that more healthy nutrients are brought up from deeper layers in the soil. · With their longer/thicker root systems, taller pasture plants sequester more carbon than short plants and quicker than trees! This function is improved when the plants are repeatedly grazed and then allowed to regrow (as part of a rotational grazing system), effectively 'pumping' carbon into the soil. · Longer/thicker roots equal better soil protection (less or no mud/dust), so plants can be grazed in wetter conditions for longer (to a point). · Taller pasture plants keep the soil warmer in cold weather. · Taller pasture plants shade the soil in hot, dry conditions, keeping it cool and reducing evaporation. The increase in organic matter in the soil helps hold water in the soil for longer - essential in dry conditions. 2. Fence off corners of horse paddocks and plant hedgerows The corners of horse paddocks are often 'unproductive' spaces that can also be dangerous (think about how horses can run into corners when galloping/chasing/playing). Instead, a simple fence (electrified tape is fine) placed across the corner will transform this area. Once the corners are fenced off, you can plant various bushes and trees in them. These unproductive, sometimes dangerous, areas turn into havens for wildlife (think birds, insect-eating bats, and bees) and will increase the biodiversity of your land. Some of this wildlife will, in turn, help to control pasts insects on your land (by eating flies, mosquitoes, etc.). Plan to fence off as many corners as possible for many benefits. Hedgerows have many benefits for wildlife. In addition to the advantages mentioned above, they create 'wildlife corridors', making it easier for wildlife to move around the land. Hedgerows create essential windbreaks on the land. They usually need to be fenced on both sides, but this can be a simple electric fence on the inside fence. Double-fenced paddocks/fields are safer for horses too. Fence injuries can be severe for horses, and double fencing prevents horses from interacting across them. Horses should be kept in herds (not singularly) and only interact with their herd mates within a paddock, not over a fence with other horses. 3. Prevent pollutants from running off the land where horses graze If you have a waterway (pond, dam, stream, creek, river) and the horses currently have full access, plan to fence it off and only allow partial access. Fencing off a waterway has many benefits and results in cleaner water. Best of all is to have a water source elsewhere, such as in a surfaced 'loafing yard'. The taller plants that will now grow around the waterway will provide various functions: · They will provide a habitat for wildlife. · They will filter nutrients and reduce the amount of manure/fertiliser getting into the waterway (which will lead to less or no algae blooms occurring). · They will hold the soil on the waterway banks together so that less or non of it gets washed away. This all results in cleaner, healthier water with all the benefits that go with it. 4. Create and maintain more habitat for wildlife on horse properties Make sure you leave fallen branches in safe areas. Those fenced-off corners and hedgerow areas are suitable for this. Also, if you have woodland areas on your land, make sure you leave fallen branches on the ground if you can. Find out if bird boxes would be a good idea in your area. Learn when the correct time of year is for trimming hedges so you do not disturb nesting birds. 5. Increase biodiversity on a horse property where you can In addition to creating areas for various plants, such as corners and between paddocks/fields, consider planting different species in the regions that are difficult to manage for grazing, such as steeper hillsides. These areas can then be left to nature. Once established, they can still be grazed but sometimes less frequently. Think about planting different species in areas that are difficult to manage for grazing, such as steeper hillsides. There are also many other ways to increase biodiversity on a horse property. You can grow herb gardens to which horses can have occasional supervised access. Rewilding with horses is an exciting subject; you will find that the more you learn, the more exciting it gets. Learn how to manage your land and horses in a way that is good for biodiversity, the wider environment, soil health, horse health, their welfare, etc. There’s lots more information here equiculture.net

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Northumberland College Equestrian Centre at Kirkley Hall · Interested in managing your land in ways that are better for you, your horses and the environment? We are really looking forward to welcoming Jane and Stuart Myers of Equiculture and The Equicentral System next month to find out more📷 More information facebook.com/events/35745854…

This is me getting all excited about Dung Beetles and Horses on the radio show - Horses in the Morning (USA) - yesterday its short and sweet :) horsesinthemorning.com/dung-…

Thinking of attending a Boxing Day hunt meet? This is what ‘trail hunts’ get up to. Shocking footage released today by @HuntSabs Please RT if it’s just one thing you do today. Get these faces everywhere.