by blackfaulds | Mar 13, 2024 | Out and About, Uncategorized, Yard News
What a rainy winter we have had. Not that it has stopped us here at Blackfaulds Livery, Alloa. The incredible and endless mileage of off road tracks keeps the hacking varied and interesting in all weathers. We can boast some of the best tracks for miles around just by...
by blackfaulds | Jun 23, 2023 | Out and About, Uncategorized, Yard News
Seeing the sun shine and the blue skies is very welcome for us all. It allows us to crack on with the annual tasks such as topping the fields to ensure our grass stays in top notch condition. We have already been out on our ragwort sweep to ensure the noxious weed is...
by blackfaulds | Jan 9, 2023 | Out and About, Uncategorized, Yard News
Going through a wide range of weather patterns in the last few weeks has certainly thrown up some challenges for our clients. Keeping a horse in the winter is hard work but on the plus side, means we get a big dose of fresh air and exercise which is fantastic for our...
by blackfaulds | Sep 22, 2022 | Feeding, Nutrition, Out and About, Yard News
Having had a lovely summer with lots of dry sunny days, we have been able to crack on and get the hay made with relative ease, this year. Popping some fertiliser in early spring onto the hay fields allows the grass to flourish and our special blend of hay mix from...
by blackfaulds | Apr 26, 2022 | Out and About
with some sunnier days we have been busy rolling out the fields to stimulate good grass growth for our paddocks. We gave the hay fields a good dusting of fertiliser which has paid off as they are looking magnificent with lushness in a vibrant shade of...
by blackfaulds | Jan 21, 2022 | Out and About, Yard News
Seeing the sunshine in January certainly keeps us all in good spirits in the horsey world. I took this picture of our live out horses this week. I was struck by how contented they all were, as they basked in the winter sun. The fields have stayed remarkably green...
