ROAMING TRAIL
The inventor of the "Paddock Paradise", Jamie Jackson, followed wild horses in Nevada for several years on their migrations and was fascinated by their health. Jackson studied their habits and applied his observations to the management of domestic horses. He is convinced that horses become lazy, neurotic and weak due to the conditions in which they are kept in horse stalls, making them susceptible to lameness and respiratory disease. He has come to the realization that horses only do well mentally and physically when they are constantly free to move.
In contrast to purely keeping horses in a stable with daily exercise, the horses are encouraged to move constantly and they build up social contacts in the herd. In this way, the bones and joints are always ready for action. The horse is optimally prepared for sporting use and the warm-up phase for riding is also significantly shortened.
The main component of the "Paddock Paradise" is a trail that is laid as a three to ten meter wide strip over the available area and simulates the migration routes of wild horses. This involves offering hay in as many places as possible, as it provides the main incentive for exercise. According to Jackson, there should be many small mini piles scattered along the trail.
WALK-IN WALK-OUT
Our Walk-in Walk-out stalls offer horses a 15 sqm stable with permanent access to a 130 sqm mud-free paddock. At TAMO EQUESTRIAN, two of these stalls are available, perfect for horses that cannot live in the herd. The reinforced paddock features a hay rack and a sand area for rolling. Additionally, there is direct access to the pasture, allowing the horses to enjoy their own small roaming trail in good weather. Our horse-friendly and healthy fence planting creates a natural environment.
LIVERY INCLUDES
Roughage
We're offering our Horses yearround best quality Teff;
additional if available Oathay and Lucerne.
The horses have 24-hour access to roughage, which is distributed around the track.​
Cleaning
Our Groom will clean the Shelters and Roamingtrail daily.
The Grazing is also cleaned regularly.
Concentrates
30 KG of plain whole Oats are included.
We're feeding the horses twice a day.
monthly ration check ​​
Caretaking
*Spraying the Horses in the morning and evening with Flyspray and Tickspray (Spray to be paid monthly with the Invoice)
Blanket change during feeding time, not during the day.
Putting Fly mask on in the morning
Shavings
We're using only non-treated Shavings out of Gum or Pine from a local supplier.
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Using the Facilities
30 x 60 meter Sand- Fibre Arena
Showjumping Equipment
Tackroom
Groomingroom
(1 Unit with Balancemat)
Washbay
etc.
*to make it as easy and convenient as possible, we use 1 fly spray and 1 tick spray for all horses. We need about 1 litre per horse per month.
This will be invoiced monthly. So you don't have to worry about that.
OPTIONAL
Full Caretaking Package
The Full Caretaking package includes treatment as if it were my own horse.
regular grooming
Hosing down or washing the horse if necessary
cuddling sessions / go for a walk / hand grazing etc.
Change of blanket if necessary during the day
Organisation and execution of appointments (farrier, dentist, vet, physiotherapy, etc.)
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*In order to be able to spend enough time on each individual horse, this package is limited. This offer can be booked for a maximum of 2 horses at the same time.
Booking on a weekly basis is also possible.
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Single ServicesÂ
Blanket Change during the day
Medical treatment (Wound cleaning, etc)
2x daily taking Temperature + Record
(incl. during AHS Vaccinations)
R 5
R 20-50
R 200 (monthly)
Training
Lunging per 30 min incl. Tacking
Lessons or workride per +-30 min
Grooming & Tacking per ride
Balance-Pad Training per session
Groundwork per 30 min
Relaxation-treatment (similar to Masterson-Method) per 1h
R 300
R 300
R 50
R 150
R 250
R 450
Please keep in mind that the Horses will be looked after and treated due to my Person and not by a Groom :) There are only a few things which my Groom will do for me (cleaning, feeding roughage, changing Blankets, tacking if possible).
Pricelist additional feed*
Concentrates (Oats) extra per KG
Mineral Feed (Equifox; 70g/day for Horse in work)
Herbitality Basic TE per KG
​Herbitality Products ​
R 18
R 170/KG
R 35
​discounted Rates
*Kindly be advised that pricing is subject to change based on variances in procurement costs.