Kikuyu can be one of our greatest assets during a Northland summer, but understanding how it responds to changing weather conditions is particularly important for horses prone to laminitis. Here in Northland, we're pretty familiar with kikuyu. It's hardy, persistent and has an incredible ability to keep growing through the warmer months when many of our other pasture species have slowed down or completely shrivelled up. For horse owners, this can be a real advantage. But there's another side...

As the warmer months arrive, many horse owners will start noticing those familiar little yellow flowers popping up throughout their paddocks. Buttercup might look harmless, but its presence can tell us quite a bit about what's happening beneath our horses' hooves. While a few buttercups aren't necessarily cause for concern, an increasing population can be a sign that your pasture needs a little attention. Why Is Buttercup Growing in My Horse Paddock? Buttercup often thrives where pasture is...

Not all horses need the same fuel. Are you feeding the horse in front of you, or simply feeding out of habit? As the warmer months roll around, many of us are spending more time in the saddle. Whether it's trekking through the countryside, working stock, competing or simply enjoying a weekend ride, our horses are being asked to do more. But have we stopped to consider whether their daily diet is keeping up? Just like us, a horse's nutritional requirements change throughout its life. Age,...