Of course, September also means that we're quietly beginning to prepare for the months ahead. Around the farm, we're thinking about grazing plans, field conditions, fencing, water, shelter and how different areas will be used as the weather changes. Managing land for horses is a year-round process. Decisions made now can have an impact not only on the coming winter, but on the quality of grazing available next spring and summer too. Careful rotation and thoughtful use of our fields helps us...

No two horses experience seasonal change in exactly the same way. Age, breed, workload, metabolism, dental health, previous medical history and individual condition can all influence what a horse needs. That's why observation plays such an important part in our approach at Caplor. We regularly look at body condition, appetite, behaviour, movement and the way individual horses are interacting within their herd. Often it is the small changes that tell us the most. An older horse beginning to...

September is one of our favourite months at Caplor. There can still be warmth in the sun and long afternoons out in the fields, but there are little reminders everywhere that the seasons are beginning to turn. Cooler mornings, softer evening light, shortening days and the first hints of autumn appearing across the farm. For us, it’s also an important transition point in the year. Good horse management is rarely about making dramatic changes overnight. It’s about observing what is happening —...