Argo Quality Shavings and Feed

06/07/2026

Pure pine shavings! 100% raw and organic. Contact 0823323029

01/07/2026

Makes gorgeous keepsakes! ❤️❤️

30/06/2026

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31/05/2026

The Paddock Shapes the Horse

When we think about raising young horses, we often focus on nutrition, genetics and training. But one of the most important factors is often overlooked the quality and safety of the paddock.

Young horses spend countless hours running, playing and developing their bodies. Hidden holes, loose rocks, large boulders, broken fencing, wire and other debris can all increase the risk of injury and impact their long-term soundness.

A safe paddock should be regularly inspected for:

✅ Rocks and boulders that could cause injury
✅ Holes from erosion or burrowing animals
✅ Uneven ground and poor footing
✅ Wire, rubbish and fallen branches
✅ Broken fencing and unsafe gate areas

Strong horses are built from the ground up. A well-maintained paddock allows young horses to move naturally, develop confidence and build strong bones, tendons and muscles.

Good paddock management today helps create sounder, healthier horses tomorrow.

17/05/2026

PURE PINE SHAVINGS

Looking for clean, quality bedding for your yard or stable?

Our Argo Pine Shavings are:
100% raw pine
Freshly made daily
Natural & organic
Excellent absorbency
Ideal for stables, poultry & small animals

Premium quality shavings that help keep your horses comfortable, dry and your yard looking professional.

📞 Contact us on 0823323029 for a quote today.

10/05/2026

To all the incredible moms both in and out of the saddle thank you for the love, care, patience, and strength you give every single day. 🤍🐴

From early mornings at the stables to endless support behind the scenes, your dedication never goes unnoticed.

Wishing all our Argo moms a beautiful and blessed Mother’s Day filled with love, appreciation, and special moments. 🌸

Happy Mother’s Day from the Argo Shavings & Feed family. 🤍

08/05/2026

Winter grazing may look sufficient but during colder months, grass often loses nutritional value and may no longer meet your horse’s full needs.

As temperatures drop, horses use more energy to stay warm while winter grazing provides less protein, energy and key nutrients. This is when proper management becomes essential.

Keep an eye on:
• Weight loss
• Poor topline
• Dull coats
• Low energy
• Slow recovery after work

Supporting horses through winter means:
✔️ Quality roughage
✔️ Balanced feed if needed
✔️ Salt and minerals
✔️ Clean fresh water
✔️ Deep, dry bedding for warmth and comfort

A healthy horse through winter starts with proper nutrition and good stable management. ❄️🐴

07/05/2026

As temperatures drop, horses burn more energy trying to stay warm especially at night when stables cool down. A deep, full bed of clean shavings helps insulate the body, reduce stress on joints, and encourage proper rest and recovery.

Cold, hard floors increase discomfort and can affect sleep quality, stiffness, and overall condition.

A warm horse starts from the ground up.

25/04/2026

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Overfeeding concentrates is one of the most common mistakes we see in yards.

More feed does NOT mean more performance.
In fact, it often leads to the opposite.

➡️ Colic
➡️ Laminitis
➡️ Behaviour issues
➡️ Poor condition despite weight gain

Horses are designed to eat forage first — not large grain meals.

When we overload the system with starch:
You disrupt gut health…
You lose consistency…
And performance suffers.

The reality?
Many horses are overfed and underworked — fed based on habit, not actual workload.

The fix is simple (but often ignored):
✔️ Build the diet around quality roughage
✔️ Use concentrates as a top-up, not the base
✔️ Feed smaller, more frequent meals
✔️ Match feed to the horse’s real workload

If your horse feels “hot”, inconsistent, or just not right…
👉 Start by looking in the bucket.

Feed smart. Not more.

17/04/2026

Post-exercise leg care isn’t optional it’s essential.

Every ride, every jump, every gallop puts stress through your horse’s tendons and ligaments. What you do after the work matters just as much as the work itself.

Cooling your horse’s legs:
• Reduces inflammation before it builds
• Protects tendons and ligaments
• Speeds up recovery
• Helps prevent long-term injury

In high-performance yards, this isn’t a “nice to do” it’s part of the routine.

Too many people wait until there’s a problem.
By then, it’s already too late.

Smart yards stay ahead.

Make leg cooling part of your daily system and you give your horse the best chance to stay sound, comfortable, and performing at their best.

You don’t wait for an injury to start cooling legs
you cool them to avoid one.