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Pasture drag12/26/2023 ![]() Also who wants to look at dozens of piles of □ in my beautiful fields? #diy #free #dragharrow #thrify #diyfarm #chorin #horses #horsesheal #horsesoftiktok #equinelover #horsegirl #horsegirlvibes #horsebackriding #horsepeople #horsewoman #horseandrider #horseandriderrelationship #newfarmers #fencing #farming #horses #horsesofinstagram #horselover #horselife #equine #horseloveĤ6 Likes, TikTok video from Brie Linardakis229 "Dragging your pastures is important to cut down on parasites and flies and improve the health of the forage the horses consume. Need further advice? Our team are on hand to discuss jobs like harrowing and rolling and what are the best options for you.Dragging your pastures is important to cut down on parasites and flies and improve the health of the forage the horses consume. So if the ground is still a little wet, by all means get out a start harrowing now with a light vehicle such as a quad bike, but leave rolling until the soil has dried out a bit more. However, rolling in wet conditions will compact soil and potentially undo the benefits of harrowing. Ideally you want to remove the thatch and aerate the soil by harrowing, followed by rolling if you are reseeding the land or want a good finish (for example on a sports field). Harrowing and rolling tend to go hand-in-hand. For example, face the tines forward ‘aggressive harrowing’ for deeper penetration or harder ground face them backwards for ‘passive harrowing’ or face them upside down for smooth harrowing (ideal for seed beds and levelling equestrian areas). These allow you to position the tines of the harrow for each job. We would also recommend that you look at 3 way harrows (both drag and framed). The main advantage of a framed harrow is that they can be lifted whilst attached, so they can be easily transported around your land or on the road. Whereas framed harrows are still relatively inexpensive but need to be hitched to a compact tractor with a 3-point linkage. Drag harrows are a little bit cheaper and can be towed behind any vehicle with a pin or ball hitch. If you’re in the market for a harrow consider whether to opt for a drag harrow or framed harrow. However, if you plan to use a tractor to pull the harrow you may need to wait until it’s dried out a bit more to avoid creating a mudbath! If you’re using a quad bike you may be able to get on with this job a little earlier. Typically, mid-March onwards is the ideal time to start regular harrowing. It is also one of the first paddock and pasture maintenance jobs you can do in the spring, even when it’s still damp.
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