Welcome to the Sunday edition

This week, we are thrilled to share insights from our recent podcast episode with Annabelle Holmes, an equine ecologist; we explore how we manage our horses and the environment.

1. Bridging the Gap: Annabelle is on a mission to help horse owners understand their land and find the best practices for their horses' welfare and the environment. She's creating resources for horse owners interested in natural horse care, bridging the gap between research and real-life application.
2. Horses and Nature: Annabelle's journey in equine ecology began with the realization that horses and nature are not separate entities. She's now using her knowledge to show how horses can be used for conservation grazing, changing perceptions of horses on the land.
3. Creating Diverse Paddocks: Annabelle encourages horse owners to create interesting and diverse paddocks for their horses. This not only improves horse welfare but also benefits the land. She suggests introducing more plant diversity and rotating paddocks to prevent overgrazing.
4. Gentle Land Management: Annabelle advocates for gentle methods of managing land and controlling unwanted plant growth. She suggests using plants or different grazing methods to suppress certain plants and allow others to grow at the right time of year.
5. Resilient Ecosystems: Annabelle emphasizes the importance of creating resilient ecosystems and providing habitats for various animals, insects, and plants.
6. Sustainable Land Management: Annabelle explains the process of sustainable land management for horse owners. She encourages experimentation in small areas to learn what works best and acknowledges that while it requires time and effort, it ultimately benefits both the horses and the owners.

I hope these insights spark your curiosity and inspire you to listen to the full podcast episode. Annabelle's passion for horses and nature is truly infectious, and her work is a testament to the power of sustainable practices.

Happy listening!

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