best grass seed to plant for horses Horse & Pony Paddock Grass Seed – Rural Supplies

The Horse & Pony Paddock Mixture is a high-quality, durable grass mix designed to provide a long-lasting pasture for your horses. This versatile mix is suitable for both grazing and cutting for hay or haylage, ensuring your paddock remains healthy and productive year-round. The mixture creates a dense sward and offers fast re-growth after grazing or cutting, making it perfect for sustainable pasture management.

Key Features:

• Durable and Hard-Wearing: Specially formulated to withstand grazing and cutting, this mixture is ideal for horses that need a tough, resilient pasture.
• Clover-Free: The mix does not contain clover, reducing the risk of Laminitis, a condition that can arise from too much clover in a horse’s diet.
• Tetraploid-Free: Does not include tetraploid grasses that can be harmful to the horse's digestive system.
• Fast Re-Growth: After cutting or grazing, the pasture will regenerate quickly, keeping your paddock healthy and lush.

Grass Mix Composition:

• 4.75kg Early Diploid P.Ryegrass: Ideal for early growth and grazing.
• 2.00kg Strong Creeping Red Fescue: Enhances sward density and durability.
• 1.00kg Timothy: A beneficial grass for horse grazing and hay.
• 2.00kg Late Diploid P.Ryegrass: Provides late season grazing and hay production.
• 3.25kg Late Diploid P.Ryegrass: Supports a long-lasting pasture throughout the year.

Sowing Rate:

• Coverage: 1 bag (13kg) will cover 1 acre of paddock.
• Perfect for creating a horse-friendly pasture with a mix that offers both hay and grazing benefits.

Benefits:

• No Clover: Reduces the risk of Laminitis-related issues by avoiding clover in the mix.
• No Tetraploid Grasses: Ensures safe grazing and optimal digestion for horses.
• Dense Sward: Encourages a strong and resilient pasture that withstands wear and tear from grazing.
• Long-Term Growth: Provides fast re-growth, ensuring your paddock remains productive for years.

Perfect For:

• Horses requiring a healthy, safe grazing environment
• Producing high-quality hay or haylage for your horses
• Creating a long-term, sustainable pasture that can withstand heavy grazing

Sowing and Care:

For detailed information on sowing, maintenance, and paddock care, visit our Learning Hub.

This mixture is specifically designed to meet the needs of horses and ponies, creating a healthy, productive pasture that can be used for both grazing and hay production.

Packaging Note: Please be aware that packaging may vary.

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