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But Claire’s advice was practical. She calls it the "Overlap Strategy." It means keeping just three or four bales of the old batch back, specifically to mix in when the new load arrives. It is a tiny logistical change that protects the gastric health we spend a fortune trying to fix.
31 Jan 2026
I have always found heavy horses a bit intimidating. They are huge. And honestly, I wouldn't know where to start with handling one. I assumed that because we see them at county shows, these breeds were doing fine. A bit niche perhaps. It turns out I was wrong.
21 Jan 2026
I've always known track systems were about movement and forage and hoof health. I hadn't properly understood they were about giving horses back their choices.
15 Jan 2026