How to Plan a Track System for Horses | How to Track

Have you ever wondered how to plan a track system for horses? In this video I set out a few things that I go out of my way to include and a few things which I avoid.
This should give you an idea of how to deal with a number of features within your horse's paddock to provide enrichment, mental stimulation and improve your horse's health and wellbeing.
Track systems are amazing for our horses. They encourage movement, which is very beneficial for our horses, they have evolved to travel long distances almost constantly. Restricting movement is what causes a lot of the health issues with our horses. Another cause is the rich, lush grasses which grows in the UK.
A track system restricts our horse's access to grass, instead they live on hay. Their bodies don't have to deal with high sugared grasses, so there is a lot less likelihood of laminitis and metabolic issues.
Not to mention our horses have less stress and have increased feeling of security. We have to deal with less 'highly strung' horses and bad behaviours.
So good all round!
Let me know in the comments whether there are other things you avoid or include in your track system. Let's share knowledge so that we can all do our best for our horses.
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[@sn8323]

My minis love a bite of willow leaves now and then ❤

[@sn8323]

I'm setting up a track system for my miniature horses, for three purposes: to give them an 8ft wide race track which will allow them to race and gallop to their hearts' content, to hopefully allow for some rotational strip grazing, and, as part of a many pronged coyote deterrent system. The minis will only be allowed into the track under supervision. Their track contains two trees.
I love your idea of placing logs on the track!

[@naturallywilor]

Thank you so much for sharing. Sounds as though your minis are going to love their track. Let me know how it goes!

[@ShawnCFarm]

This is kind of what I want too do on my 25 acers . I just put up a 70x200 foot indoor arena and trying to figger out padock lay outs. Video has been help full

[@naturallywilor]

I'm glad I could help :)

[@lisaamos2077]

Looking to do this for my horses on my property...so very helpful!😊

[@naturallywilor]

thank you for watching, I'm so glad you found it helpful 😍🤩 I'll be making more track system videos soon 😉

[@stepankakuralova4617]

❤❤❤

[@tracylyon70]

how big is ur property? thank u!

[@naturallywilor]

Overall I have about 8-9 acres but the main track is around about 1.5 acres and I temporarily extended it as and when I can