SPRING GRAZING MANAGEMENT STARTS NOW

As winter begins to relinquish its grip on the landscape, the technical experts at Suregrow fertiliser are already advising owners of grazing used for horses and ponies how to repair winter damage, giving their grass the best possible start to the new growing season.

Maintaining pastures for horses and ponies is important, as grazed grass is the most cost effective feed there is and it’s certainly the most natural. Like any other living organism, grass needs to be supplied with the correct balance of trace elements and minerals for strong, healthy growth and when it is used as grazing for horses and ponies, making the right choice of fertiliser to supply those nutrients can help ensure nutritious pasture and potentially save money on feeds and supplements.

Suregrow fertiliser, which can be usefully applied from early spring, when ground conditions permit, is a unique formulation designed specifically for horse and pony paddocks. It contains a slower release form of nitrogen proven in trials to produce more sustained, better quality grass growth over a longer period and to facilitate uptake of nutrients essential to the wellbeing of horses and ponies.

Suregrow will also stimulate the development of strong, healthy roots in grasses, resulting in a denser sward that helps to suppress weed growth and can aid recovery of over-grazed or poached pastures. The slower release form of nitrogen in Suregrow produces consistent, steady growth of good quality grazing and it is safe to handle and spread, making it easy to apply.

Suregrow’s Jonathon Cox explains, “Turnout is well known to offer psychological benefits to horses and ponies, but the value of grazing goes beyond that, as grass really is the ideal feed and much cheaper than anything in a bag or a tub. Turnout onto grass that is in good condition and providing a correct mineral and trace element profile to the grazing horse is a very natural and healthy way to feed. Applied in early spring, Suregrow will ensure early grass growth will be of higher quality and contribute more to the diet and wellbeing of grazing horses and ponies.”

For more information about Suregrow fertiliser – specifically designed for horse and pony paddocks, contact the technical support line on 05601 126627 or visit www.suregrowuk.com