Sustainable horse property management
Free Workshops on Sustainable horse property management for healthier horses and the environment
Healthy Waterways and the Pine Rivers Catchment Association are offering horse owners around Dayboro and Samford the opportunity to attend free workshops on how to develop sustainable horse properties for healthier horses and the environment.
Healthy Waterways and the Pine Rivers Catchment Association are offering horse owners around Dayboro and Samford the opportunity to attend free workshops on how to develop sustainable horse properties for healthier horses and the environment.
Jane Myers MSc (equine), nationally acclaimed author and expert on small horse property management, will provide participants with information on creating or renovating pasture; pasture and horse management once established; manure, water and vegetation management and property planning and design.
Horses are not native to Australia and they can cause huge impact on the environment if the land that they live on is not cared for properly. Participants will gain understanding of the value of sound property management practices, not only in terms of horse care, horse health, financial benefits and aesthetic improvements to their property, but also for the environmental benefits, such as cleaner waterways and the provision of habitat for wildlife.
An effective horse property management system saves time and expense while at the same time is good for the environment. For example, pasture grown for horses also protects the soil. Trees grown for shelter provide habitat for insectivorous birds and other wildlife. In turn these animals eat pest insects by the thousands. A well managed horse property provides a variety of plants that in turn support many animals – an ecosystem. The more diverse the ecosystem, the better it can cope with environmental stresses such as floods, fire, drought, pests and disease.
Jane Myers says “Caring for your horses and the land that they live on does not need to be an expensive undertaking. In fact often a slight change in the way that you do things can lead to big savings and have many benefits, including:
Improved health for the horses and people who live on the property.
Lower feed bills due to more grass for a longer period of the year.
Happier neighbours, fewer flies and less dust and mud.
Cleaner water and more habitat for wildlife.
An increased property value.”
Good horse property management is a win win for all!
Horse owners on previous workshops have all commented that the information obtained from the day was invaluable. The presentation is visual, entertaining and extremely informative.
TWO WORKSHOPS ARE AVAILABLE:
SAMFORD ON SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER
DAYBORO ON SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER.
They will both be held from 9am to 3pm with morning tea and lunch provided, with an optional ‘self-drive’ site visit from 3.30-4.30pm.
To reserve your seat please contact Melanie Brennan, Pine Rivers Catchment Association – Catchment Coordinator by emailing catchmentcoordinator@prca.org.au or phone 07 3325 1577 or 0438 199 102 or visit their website at www.prca.org.au .
Horses are not native to Australia and they can cause huge impact on the environment if the land that they live on is not cared for properly. Participants will gain understanding of the value of sound property management practices, not only in terms of horse care, horse health, financial benefits and aesthetic improvements to their property, but also for the environmental benefits, such as cleaner waterways and the provision of habitat for wildlife.
An effective horse property management system saves time and expense while at the same time is good for the environment. For example, pasture grown for horses also protects the soil. Trees grown for shelter provide habitat for insectivorous birds and other wildlife. In turn these animals eat pest insects by the thousands. A well managed horse property provides a variety of plants that in turn support many animals – an ecosystem. The more diverse the ecosystem, the better it can cope with environmental stresses such as floods, fire, drought, pests and disease.
Jane Myers says “Caring for your horses and the land that they live on does not need to be an expensive undertaking. In fact often a slight change in the way that you do things can lead to big savings and have many benefits, including:Improved health for the horses and people who live on the property.
Lower feed bills due to more grass for a longer period of the year.
Happier neighbours, fewer flies and less dust and mud.
Cleaner water and more habitat for wildlife.
An increased property value.”
Good horse property management is a win win for all!
Horse owners on previous workshops have all commented that the information obtained from the day was invaluable. The presentation is visual, entertaining and extremely informative.
TWO WORKSHOPS ARE AVAILABLE:
SAMFORD ON SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER
DAYBORO ON SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER.
They will both be held from 9am to 3pm with morning tea and lunch provided, with an optional ‘self-drive’ site visit from 3.30-4.30pm.
To reserve your seat please contact Melanie Brennan, Pine Rivers Catchment Association – Catchment Coordinator by emailing catchmentcoordinator@prca.org.au or phone 07 3325 1577 or 0438 199 102 or visit their website at www.prca.org.au .
