29/08/2025
Did you know that turnout isn’t just “field time” – it’s one of the best things you can do for your horses mental & physical health? 💚
🐎 Movement = Health
Horses are built to roam. Regular movement keeps joints supple, digestion healthy, and even helps prevent colic.
✨ Happy Minds
Fresh air, space to explore, and time with friends all reduce stress and boredom. Horses with daily turnout are usually calmer and more content.
🌿 Strong & Natural
Different ground surfaces help strengthen hooves and muscles. Plus, being outside lets horses adapt naturally to the seasons – from growing a cosy ( sometimes feral looking 🙈) winter coat to shedding in spring.
🌦️Different Seasons Isn’t a Reason to Stop
With good management (shelter, rugs if needed, plenty of forage, and safe paddocks), turnout is just as important in the colder months as it is in summer.
💡 We understand that all-year round turnout isn’t always possible at every yard – and that’s why we feel EXTREMELY lucky at Hillview Stables to have separate summer and winter fields so that our grass can have plenty of time to rest. This means our horses can enjoy the benefits of turnout in all weathers, whatever the season.
💚 We also understand that all horses are different and circumstances like rehab can mean a horse needs to stay in! it’s important to have a routine that keeps our partners safe, happy & healthy. 🥰