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Organic Horse LeysGrass mixtures designed specifically for horse paddocks and grazing |
Horses require different mixtures from those of other stock classes. There
has been less research carried out on grass intended for horses compared with
cattle and sheep. However, through practical experience we recommend these
mixtures which are designed for the horse being the main user. These leys
can also be grazed with sheep or cattle if required.
 For grazing we use a combination of perennial ryegrasses, creeping red fescue and timothy. This creates a dense sward which can be grazed from spring through until the autumn. The ryegrass and timothy provide the forage whilst the fescue ‘knits’ the turf together. The fescue also ‘creeps’ and has the ability to repair itself after damage. Hay Hay can be made from our Permanent Horse Pasture mixture. This ley provides leafy growth and is cut quite late, often in July. Alternatively, the Hard Horse Hay mixture provides a hard and bold sample which is favoured by professional buyers. The yield offered by this ley will be 30-40% greater than from permanent grass but it will provide this for only two years. If you have free draining soil why not consider Sainfoin or Lucerne? Clover The use of wild white clover in horse pastures would be desirable if the content in the sward could be kept at low levels. In our experience, clover levels tend to increase as time progresses and can therefore end up supplying too much protein for horses. Red clover can be considered in short term hay mixtures and this has been popular in the past. It is liable to shatter if field dried and careful handing is essential. It is less of a problem if made into haylage as the process is quicker and the potential for leaf loss is less. Herbs? Simple mixtures containing only ryegrass and clover seem to lack some essential quality for the grazing animal. It is remarkable how horses relish herbs, particularly those in old pastures. There is a case for the inclusion of some herbs in a seeds mixture to provide minerals in the diet. They are drought resistant and improve drainage with their deep roots penetrating the subsoil. Herbs are best included in long term ley mixtures when re-seeding and do best on light, free draining soils. Herbs are slower to establish than grasses and therefore need sowing no later than early September. 
Gallop Mixture
Ref. MIX8 NON-ORGANIC Areas which receive very heavy wear require a different type of seeds mixture. The following mixture is very dense and resilient and contains spreading grasses having the ability to fill bare patches. Use the higher rate where fast establishment is required.
25% certified dwarf perennial ryegrass
25% certified smooth stalked meadow grass 50% certified creeping red fescue Sow 40-100 kg per acre £2.89/kg
Hard Horse Hay Two Year Ley
Ref. MIX9ORG 65% Organic The mixture specifically for the production of hay or haylage. Lasting two years this mixture produces a consistent sample of hard hay. Although it can be grazed this is principally a cutting ley. To get good quality hard hay nitrogen application should be restricted to 70 kg per hectare. Ideally P & K levels should be at or above soil index 2.
4.90 kg certified FABIO tet. Italian ryegrass
9.10 kg certified TEANNA ORGANIC Italian ryegrass 14.00 kg per acre (35 kg/ha)
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Permanent Horse Pasture
Ref. MIX7ORG 65% Organic This grass seed mixture has been specifically designed for horse grazing. It provides forage throughout the growing season as well as creating a dense turf to avoid poaching. This mixture can also be used for hay production.
A perennial herb mixture can be added to provide minerals and trace elements in the grazing. We recommend adding 0.5 kg per acre of herb mixture, which can be ordered on our horse and pony page.
2.50 kg certified TRANI ORGANIC per. ryegrass
3.00 kg certified PASTOUR ORGANIC per. ryegrass 2.50 kg certified LAURA ORGANIC meadow fescue 2.50 kg certified LIVISION creeping red fescue 1.10 kg certified CLIMAX ORGANIC timothy 2.40 kg certified EVORA smooth meadowgrass 14.00 kg per acre (35 kg/ha)
Perennial Herb Mixture
Ref. MIXHERBS NON-ORGANIC
Add herbs! This mixture is designed to be added to long term pasture mixtures to provide minerals and trace elements.
Detailed Information
0.50 kg per acre (1.25 kg/ha)
Natural Pony Paddock
Ref. MIXPPORG 26% Organic We recommend the use of a non-ryegrass mixture for ponies and horses which require less protein rich swards. The following mixture is designed to provide a maintenance diet for animals that are not working hard. Use this mixture for ponies with a tendency to become overweight or those prone to laminitis. This type of mixture is slower to establish than those with ryegrass but the resulting turf is dense and more resilient. Traditional herbs are included as standard. This mixture should be sown no later than mid September.
4.50 kg certified LAURA ORGANIC meadow fescue
1.50 kg certified NIVA ORGANIC cocksfoot 2.50 kg certified GONDOLIN ORGANIC cr. red fescue 0.75 kg certified BORVINA sheeps fescue 1.25 kg certified CLIMAX ORGANIC timothy 0.50 kg certified TENO smaller catstail 1.00 kg certified BROOKLAWN smooth meadowgrass 1.00 kg certified DASAS rough stalked meadowgrass 0.50 kg certified HIGHLAND browntop 0.10 kg commercial meadow foxtail 0.10 kg commercial sweet vernal grass 0.80 kg commercial crested dogstail 0.25 kg burnet 0.10 kg ribgrass 0.05 kg yarrow 0.10 kg sheeps parsley 15.00 kg per acre (37.5 kg/ha)
Pasture Over-Seeding
Ref. MIXOSHORG 65% Organic A long duration mixture for over-seeding grazing pastures which require improvement. The grasses will provide growth from spring through summer. It is important to sow after the existing grass has been grazed tightly. Horses can be left on to graze, but should be lightly stocked. Avoid the application of nitrogen fertiliser for two months after sowing as this will encourage the old grass to be too competitive for the newly emerging seedlings.
NB. This mixture should only be sown into open swards.
6.50 kg certified PASTOUR ORGANIC per. ryegrass
3.50 kg certified PORTRUSH perennial ryegrass 10 kg per acre (25 kg/ha)
Paddock / Gateway Repair Mix
Ref. MIXPGORG 40% Organic - needs derrogation before purchase A fast establishing mixture which provides a more diverse cover than MIXOSH on poached areas along fences and in gateways. This mixture can also be used to improve pasture and increase diversity to the sward.
20% certified westerwold ORGANIC ryegrass
20% certified perennial ORGANIC ryegrass 20% certified dwarf perennial ryegrass 20% certified creeping red fescue 10% certified smooth meadowgrass 5% certified rough stalked meadowgrass 5% certified crested dogstail Sow 20 kg per acre (50kg/ha) £4.29/kg
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