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The concept paddock paradise, also known as a track system, was created by Jaime Jackson after his research on the wild and free-roaming horses of the US Great Basin. It’s purpose is to optimise overall health both mentally and physically, mimicking the environment, behaviours and foraging patterns of horses in their adaptive environment. Beginning the build of your track system can feel overwhelming, and many owners don’t know where to start. Here is a short and sweet step-b

Deciding to build a paddock paradise track system brings with it much excitement and opportunity. Contrary to popular belief, track systems are adaptable to properties and land of all sizes, and can be built on a budget, with limited resources and unsurfaced if need be. Building a track system and ultimately providing a new lifestyle for your horses can also be a little overwhelming when first getting started. Here are the most common mistakes I see new track owners making an

How do you accommodate the needs of different horses whilst keeping them all on one track system? Paddock paradise track systems, if done with the original concept in mind, should all be incorporate what I call the 'basics'. Regardless of whether your horse is a good doer, a poor doer, or struggles with metabolic issues, they should all start from the same point when approaching their needs. Look at this as the foundation for each horse in your herd or care, with room to then

Many new track system owners are unsure how to feed hay for their horses or herd. However, hay and hay stations are vital components in the design and function of a successful track system, so it is important to give it some thought. Before we jump in, it's important to remember: For your track system to work properly, you must be feeding the right type of hay Hay should always be available We want to encourage movement between hay stations We want to reduce the risk of confl

Sometimes, owners are led to believe that setting up and using a track system is simple, easy and comes with a very long list of benefits. Whilst the benefits are certainly long, using a track system is much more than just the track itself. In fact, some owners are led to believe that simply putting up their fencing in a certain way will suddenly create this enriching, healthy environment that they've been promised, without any real thought, research or consideration. The tru

Contrary to popular belief, having healthy, happy horses requires much more than just your track system alone. In fact, having a successful track system that produces the results and benefits we seek in our horses requires careful thought and consideration for all areas of their management. Jaime Jackson created the 4 pillars of natural horse care using the lifestyle of wild and free roaming horses living naturally in the U.S Great Basin as it's model, of which track systems