Does your pasture go from winter mud to hard, dry ground in summer?
Heavy rainfall can leave your fields waterlogged, muddy and damaged. Then, only months later, the same ground can become hard, dry and slow to recover. When you’re trying to maintain grazing for your horses, it can be frustrating to face the same problems each year. Why does water sit on the surface? Why does your pasture dry out so quickly? What could help your fields recover and cope better? In this on-demand webinar, Sian explains how soil structure, compaction, organic matter and rooting depth influence how water moves through and is stored in your pasture. You’ll explore practical management options and learn how to assess what may help on your own land. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution, and no pasture is completely weather-proof. The aim is to help you understand what’s happening beneath your horses’ feet and feel more confident deciding where to focus your efforts.
Watch whenever it suits you
Recorded talk: How to Create More Resilient Horse Pasture
£25.00
What you'll learn
Understand why your pasture struggles
Learn how soil structure, compaction, soil texture and organic matter affect water movement, water storage and pasture growth during wet and dry conditions.
Recognise where your pasture needs attention
Explore signs of poor soil function and understand how horse traffic, grazing pressure and rooting depth can affect your fields’ ability to cope and recover.
Make practical decisions for your own land
Learn how to weigh up management options in light of your soil, site conditions and grazing pressure, so you can decide where to focus your efforts.
About this webinar
Winter mud and summer drought can feel like separate problems, but both can be influenced by how your soil takes in and stores water. This webinar explains how soil structure, soil organisms, organic matter and plant roots work together, and how compaction and horse traffic can affect that system. Sian explores practical, evidence-led approaches to improving soil function and pasture resilience, including actions to consider during autumn ahead of winter rainfall. You’ll learn why different soils and sites need different approaches, rather than assuming drainage or any single intervention is always the answer.
Who this webinar is for
- Horse owners managing muddy, waterlogged or drought-affected pasture - Owners dealing with compacted areas, bare ground or poor pasture recovery - Yard managers and equine land managers - Land advisors and equine professionals No specialist soil or science knowledge is required.
About the presenter
Presented by Sian Constantine, founder of Hoof & Habitat and an ENFAR Registered Feed Advisor, with a background in biochemistry and life sciences. Sian teaches horse owners how pasture systems function, helping them make informed decisions that support horse welfare, soil health and resilient grazing.
Feel more confident deciding what your pasture needs
When your fields struggle, it can be difficult to know where to start. Understanding how your soil functions can help you choose practical steps suited to your land. Watch the recording when it suits you, and return to it as your pasture or management needs change.
£25.00
Frequently Asked Questions
𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲? The recording explains how water moves through pasture soils and what influences infiltration and water storage. It also explores where different interventions may be appropriate, rather than assuming drainage is always the answer. 𝗗𝗼 𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗶𝗹 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲? No. Sian explains the science in clear, practical terms and relates it directly to horse pasture. 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱? Yes. The webinar explores practical interventions and the factors to consider when choosing between them. Soil type, structure, drainage, grazing pressure and site conditions all matter. The aim is to help you understand your pasture and make informed decisions for your own situation. 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁? Yes. The recording explores why soil’s ability to take in and store water matters during both heavy rainfall and dry periods. It also covers compaction, root growth and practical actions to consider during autumn ahead of winter rainfall. 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴? Yes. You can ask questions in the learner community, email [email protected] or call 0333 772 3897. 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗖𝗣𝗗)? Yes. A certificate of attendance is available on request. Please check whether your professional body accepts this webinar for CPD.