Winter Grazing: Why Pasture Needs Rest – and What to Do Instead

Winter Grazing: Why Pasture Needs Rest – and What to Do Instead

What winter turnout really does to grass, gut and hooves – and how to build better alternatives

When the grass stops growing in autumn, many horse owners continue using their pastures throughout the winter – often without realising the long-term consequences.

But winter grazing doesn’t just damage your fields. It also affects your horse’s digestion, hoof health, and overall wellbeing.

In this Webtalk, we’ll explore:

• Why winter turnout on pasture leads to compaction, mud, and degraded soil

• How grass plant health and biodiversity suffer under constant trampling

• The hidden risks for your horse: from subclinical laminitis to mud fever and nutrient stress

• How to create simple, low-cost alternatives like drylots, sacrifice areas or paddock tracks – even with limited space or budget

You’ll learn how to protect your pastures during the critical winter months, while still giving your horse the turnout, social contact, and fresh air they need.

Let’s rethink winter turnout – for the sake of the land and your horse’s long-term health.

Webtalk UK: Knowledge for horse owners – lecture and live Q&A session with experts from the equestrian world.

Our knowledge series is aimed at all horse owners who want to understand their horse better and provide targeted support.
Here you will gain valuable insights and practical tips for everyday life with your horse.

Why should you join us?

Better understanding: Learn to recognize your horse’s needs and respond to them more effectively.
Practical tips: Find out how to overcome typical challenges in everyday stable life.
Clarify questions: Get answers to your questions – directly from experts.
Simple and flexible: Participate from the comfort of your own home or on the go and decide for yourself whether you want to join live or watch the recording.
Flexible and easy: Lectures and Q&A sessions from the comfort of your own home or on the go.

Date:

• Lecture: Available as a recording from September xxth, 2025
• Live Q&A session:  September xxth, 2025, at 7pm (duration approx. 1 hour) – live via Zoom

Schedule:

Access to the lecture:
After you have registered, you will receive the access data to view the lecture. The recording of the lecture will be available to you from July 21, 2025. This allows you to view the content flexibly – whenever and wherever it suits you.

Access to the lecture:
After you have registered, you will receive the access data to view the lecture. The recording of the lecture will be available to you from September, xxth, 2025. This allows you to view the content flexibly – whenever and wherever it suits you.

Live Q&A session:
On September xxth, 2025, there will be a live Q&A session, during which Dr. Christina Fritz will answer your questions on the topic.
You can send your questions in advance by email (note: we will only answer questions related to the lecture topic). During the Q&A session, you can also ask questions via chat, which will be answered directly.
We use the Zoom platform, which is easy to use from any browser. This means you can participate from the comfort of your own home on your computer or on the go via tablet or smartphone.

Can’t be there live? No problem! After the live event, we will make the presentation and recording of the Q&A session available to you again for 10 days.

Cost:
9,90 GBP per person

Registration:
Register now to secure your access! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. We will send you the access data in a separate email shortly before the event begins.

Take this opportunity to expand your knowledge – for a happy, healthy, and contented horse!