{"id":35163,"date":"2020-09-16T09:55:16","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T13:55:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com\/?p=35163"},"modified":"2023-06-21T11:35:21","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T15:35:21","slug":"the-paddock-paradise-track-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourhorsefarm.com\/the-paddock-paradise-track-system\/","title":{"rendered":"The Paddock Paradise Track System"},"content":{"rendered":"

Based on the behavior of wild horses, the Paddock Paradise Track System encourages your horse to exercise, search for their food and travel over different terrain. The creator, Jaime Jackson is a former farrier that prefers natural horse care. He began studying feral horses and their behavior in the 1980s. Jackson discovered when horses are encouraged to move around their hooves are naturally hardened and trimmed. Thus, he published the book <\/span>Paddock Paradise, A Guide to Natural Horse Boarding.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

What is The Paddock Paradise Method?<\/b><\/p>\n

Simply put, it\u2019s the fencing of pastures and paddocks to encourage movement and foraging. They can be rectangular, oblong or even square. The pasture will need an external and internal perimeter. The smaller distance between the two fences encourages the horse to move, rather than hang out in one spot. A too narrow track is not desirable though. Your horse can become trapped or pinned by a more aggressive herd mate.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Often, barn owners will use a temporary or portable fence for the inside and a solid, permanent fence on the outside. This allows the Paddock Paradise to be more affordable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get Creative with Your Property<\/b><\/p>\n

Depending on your land, the Paddock Paradise can incorporate streams or creeks, rocky terrain, hills, woods and grassy fields. Each feature has its own benefits. Creeks provide a natural drinking source and moisten your horse\u2019s hooves, rocky terrain strengthens their feet and trees act as excellent scratching posts and shade.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even if your property doesn\u2019t have these natural elements you can artificially add them. Logs, large rocks, sand pits and dirt mounds can all placed along your track. You can also build a three-sided shelter to provide protection from the sun, rain, snow and wind. Your track should have hay stations strategically placed throughout, as well. This will encourage your horse to keep moving from one location to the next. Furthermore, fresh drinking water should be along the track.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Optimal Grazing Ability<\/b><\/p>\n

The great thing about this method is how well it works on large and small acreages. You can limit the amount of grazing on larger properties, but still encourage your horses to exercise and move around. While the track may be shorter on limited acreage, it still inspires your horse to move around.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, many people practice rotational or strip grazing on the inside of their track. The middle of your Paddock Paradise can be divided into multiple paddocks with gates on the interior perimeter fencing. Your horses can travel around their track and go into a grazing paddock when permitted. You can block off the different paddocks to allow rest and regrowth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Choose Your Fencing<\/b><\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve decided to try the Paddock Paradise method out, you\u2019ll need to find acceptable fencing for both the inside and outside perimeters. Many find electric fencing affordable and practical. RAMM Fencing offers Pro-Tek 1.5″ Electric Tape Horse Fence, Shockline Flex Fence Electric Coated Wire, ElectroBraid\u2122 Electric Horse Fence, and a few others! The 525 Plus Flex Fence is a great option for the external perimeter. It\u2019s safe, attractive, and comes with a lifetime ltd. mfg. warranty!<\/span><\/p>\n

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You\u2019ll find the benefits of the Paddock Paradise Track System are worth the effort to build one. Not only will it encourage natural movement, but you\u2019ll be able to manage your horse\u2019s diet and weight easier. It\u2019s natural horse care at its finest!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Enjoy this blog post?<\/strong> We think you will like\u00a0Managing Mud in the Paddock<\/a> by Casie Bazay.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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