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The Rehab & Retirement Yard
We officially opened the main yard in January 2018, which is home to our retired, rehabbing or non-ridden residents and consists of 2-3 main non-grass Paddock Paradise track systems, abundant with various types of shelters, feeding stations, natural herbs and forage, water points and wildlife. Spread over 18 acres of undulating land, our Paddock Paradise tracks purposely encourages movement, healing, free choice and natural behaviours. Our equines are in mixed herds to further increase movement, encourage bonding and aid in the reduction of anxiety, boredom or stress-related behaviours.
Our residents live out 24/7 on our grass free track systems, equipped with natural high hedges, mature trees, valleys and numerous field shelters at their disposal. At PB, there is an abundance of wildlife, enrichment and forage to further stimulate our equines mentally, helping to maintain the peaceful environment we provide for our residents. Our retirement, rehab and non-ridden yard sits on unlevel and hilly land, actively encouraging the improvement and toning of muscle in the most natural way possible, further maintaining a constant level of fitness achieved through the horses fulfilling their daily needs.
Salt licks are used to ensure our equines receive an appropriate amount of salt, with access to additional salt water stations situated on each track. PB Livery works along side our fantastic Hoof Care Practitioner (AANHCP) Hoof Matters, as well as our expert team of professionals to truly optimise the care that your equine will receive. PB's Paddock Paradise is perfect for enabling your horse to be out 24/7 whilst managing their diet - something that is crucial for those prone to Laminitis, weight gain, ulcers, EMS, grass sensitivity and grass related behavioural issues.
Environment -
PB is situated over 18 acres of beautiful, undulating and quiet land, abundant with wildlife and natural enrichment - the perfect place for your horse to call home. We offer a peaceful environment, ensuring all our residents are able to relax and grow with their herd with the absolute freedom to explore, eat, play or switch off as they choose. All 3 of our paddock paradise track systems contain natural shelter as well as field shelters, ponds and automatic water troughs, feeding stations, hills, scratching brushes, salt and mineral licks and feeding pens.
Herds -
Both our retired and rehabbing residents are kept in mixed herds, each member different in age, breed, size and all with different medical issues. This is done to encourage their natural behaviours, encourage movement and to help lessen their overall anxiety and stress levels. Companionship is one of the many important values here at PB as we believe horses and ponies better build confidence, strengthen muscle, socialise and relax better when together. With new arrivals, we will discuss their history, medical issues and personalities when deciding with the owner what herd they would be most suited to.
Care -
Despite specialising in the care, management and rehabilitation of Laminitis and EMS, the team at PB are very experienced in working with horses of old age, anxiety, resource guarding behaviours, lameness, injuries, ulcers, obesity, weight loss, arthritis and various hoof pathologies. We take great pride in our work and are dedicated to your horse, treating each one of our residents as if they were our own.
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'We can not tell you how happy it makes us to see him living his retirement so naturally in such a calm, relaxed, purpose built environment for his needs' - Fergus' owner, Sue
'Alyson, Maddie, Julian and Lewis are among the most trustworthy people I have ever met and I could not think of anyone I would rather entrust Pi’s care with.' - Pi's previous owner, Emily
Visiting and updates -
We understand not seeing your horse every day can be incredibly difficult, which is why we try our very best to make sure you stay informed, regularly updated and receive videos and photos as often as you'd like. With over half of our current liveries living long distance from their horses, we write progress reports on their wellbeing and happiness every 6 months so owners can keep updated with how they're doing. We also have our own Facebook group for livery owners where you are free to chat to each other, share photos as well as receive updates and information from us regularly.
Owners are welcome to visit as little or as often as they'd like, with the exception of no in the dark visits to the retirement or rehabilitation yard.
Are you interested in retiring your equine at PB?
Interested? Book an appointment with us and we'll take you for a tour of our livery, answer any of your questions and discuss your horse and their needs. You can contact us here.
Why retire, rehabilitate or keep your horse on a Paddock Paradise?
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Paddock Paradise track systems encourage movement, largely benefiting equines who suffer from stiffness and swelling from long periods of standing still.
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Daily movement also aids in weight loss for overweight or obese horses as well as muscle gain for slimmer horses.
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A purpose-built environment to strengthen or build muscle and further improve overall fitness levels without help from additional in-hand or ridden work.
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Track systems require herd living to work optimally meaning your equine can scratch, groom, play, eat and sleep with other members of their species without restriction.
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24/7 turnout with optional shelter – no stables and no routines, providing your horse with the freedom of choice during their retirement.
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Equines can learn to self-regulate with adlib hay, helping with issues such as food guarding and ulcers, in an environment that encourages movement and helps to lessen anxiety.
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With Paddock Paradise track systems come enrichment, undulating land, paths, forage and other herd members to mentally stimulate your equine lessening boredom-related behavioural issues.
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Tracks provide your horse with an environment that focuses on always fulfilling their natural, basic needs aiding in the reduction of anxiety, stress and linked behaviours.
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Movement and exercise promoted on track stimulates healthy hoof growth – a healthy, functional hoof can then support the whole body.
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Our Paddock Paradise systems replaces grass with adlib (meadow) hay, meeting your horse’s fibre needs – helping to deduct the risk of Ulcers and food guarding behaviours.
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We zoom in on your horse’s nutritional needs, making sure your horse is receiving everything they need to set a foundation for a healthier lifestyle.
Package Types
Please click on the individual categories to read about the specific types of livery we offer.
We specialise in the rehabilitation of medically complex horses, most commonly with issues surrounding diet, movement and trim.
We cater to non-ridden horses and their owners on a mid to long-term basis.
We offer retirement to horses and ponies of all ages, breeds and sizes and specialise in the care of those with complex medical issues or backgrounds.
Do you have a small pony or Shetland under 10hh?
We cater to horses and ponies of all sizes.