Springfield Farm Livery

DIY livery spaces available on our farm at Penicuik.
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Spaces available for DIY livery on our yard at Penicuik. Geldings preferred. Contacted Anna on 07540069265.

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🎉

On the morning after a very successful Kelso tup sales we are over the moon and immensely proud to have been short-listed as a finalist for the Farm Diversification category at this year’s Scottish Agriculture Awards, in partnership with AgriScot, Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland and The Scottish Farmer

It’s an honour to have been selected for such an award in recognition of everything we have achieved in making Springfield farm tick over the years which has had many challenges along the way. Thanks to all those who have helped in this journey we are most grateful.

The award ceremony is next month. We'll keep you posted 🤞🏻
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Finalists announced for this year's Scottish Agriculture Awards The finalists for the Scottish Agriculture Awards have been revealed, with top farmers competing across 14 categories

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5 Things Your Horse Will Always Remember!

Horses have an exceptional level of awareness meaning that they can understand situations much more deeply than other animals. They are so attentive that they can pick on other people's emotions through body language, voice, or just the general vibe you give off. This type of awareness can lead to much more intense experiences for horses. Here are some experiences your horse will remember forever!

1. Places

Horses have quasi photographic memory, meaning that they can remember places very clearly. It can be positive or negative, depending on the experience they had in a particular place. Imagine your horse witnessed a very traumatic event. Most likely he will never forget the place or event and move away from that area. If your horse seems hesitating to go somewhere, listen to him, comfort him and trust him, he knows what he's doing!

2. People

As horses have an almost photographic memory, it’s no surprise that they remember people by their faces. Show them the picture of someone they know and they will probably react. Horses can even recognize people after years of being apart! But their memory goes far beyond our general appearance. Horses can read our facial expressions and remember them for later, too.

As part of the study, horses were shown pictures of people with happy or sad expressions. After meeting these people in person (with neutral expressions), the horses reacted based on the original expression they had memorized in the photos. If you meet a horse for the first time, then you have to make a very good impression on him!

3. Emotions

Besides places and people, horses have an innate ability to recognize human emotions. Horses have a tendency to perceive body language, even the most subtle, which helps them determine a person's feelings. If we are feeling stressed, sad or angry, our physical appearance tends to reflect this. Same goes when we feel happy or excited! Horses don't just read emotions, they also remember a person based on the last emotion they felt from their last interaction. This is a useful strategy for horses to avoid any possible aggressive encounters.

4. The other horses

Humans aren't the only ones who can leave an indelible imprint on a horse! Horses can remember and recognise other horses from their social network. Whether it takes a few years or decades, one horse will never forget its relationship with another. This doesn't mean as much they will pair up with each other if they ever get together. One horse will only react to another if the bond they had was particularly strong. If he knows a horse from a previous encounter, he may treat it differently than others.

Other important bonds between horses, like the one that unites a mare and her foal, are known to last a lifetime. As horses also remember smells, this can help a mare recognize her baby, even years after separation.

5. The words

Horses are able to understand words much deeper than we thought, but not in the traditional sense we give words. They understand the words by tone, height and length of the voice. Words with fewer syllables tend to stick better to horses. They can tell when someone is insulting them and when someone is complimenting them. Don't underestimate their intelligence, because there's a good chance they're listening very attentively to every word you utter.

Horses are incredibly gifted animals, and should be treated as such! Having an idea of the memories horses hold with them forever will allow you to understand and communicate with them even more deeply. Whatever the experience, good or bad, you can be sure your horse has felt it fully. Do your best to give them a good memory, and they will surely do the same.

A great idea! 💡

Nothing at all to do with hi viz but I have been meaning to try this for ages - worked like a dream! £1 sponge thing (Tesco) and fly spray. Wiped all over Moose (horse) with no complaints at all!

🐴 Enriching your horse’s environment

🌿Stabling your horse for extended periods can lead to boredom and frustration, as Sophie learned when her horse Chuck had to undergo eight weeks of box rest. However, by using enrichment techniques Sophie was able to create a greater variety and choice to enhance Chuck’s physical and mental wellbeing.

💡Enrichment doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. From providing homemade toys to varying their diet and creating a comfortable living space, there are plenty of ways to get creative to help enrich their environment.

👉 If you're not sure where to start, check out our latest blog where we share some tried-and-tested ideas as recommended by Justine Harrison - Equine Behaviourist. To learn more visit: https://www.bhs.org.uk/horse-care-and-welfare/features/enriching-your-horse-s-environment/

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