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The Countryside Code

A great deal of the Countryside Code is just common sense. As our green spaces get smaller and more of us have to share them then we need to try and think of other land users and take care not to harm any animals, birds, plants or trees that you we are lucky enough to come into contact with. Ideally we need to try and leave behind no trace of our visit.

In this way we can protect the countryside for now and for future generations too.

As Adults we also have a

Summer Pasture Management

Our electric fences are used nation and worldwide to help all sorts of land-users get the best out of their land and to protect animals.

Electric fencing is used not only by farmers, small holders and by pony and horse owners but also in conservation efforts too.

We have sold numerous fences to the RSPB and to other wildlife organisations and have even sold fences to help protect Ancient Monuments and archaeological digs!

We thought you might want to know who we sponsor.  We love Rebecca's philosophy on live and her attitude to her animals...

Her website is www.lovehorsesmagazine.co.uk   It is a website and newsletter dedicated to empowering horse owners. She believes that anyone who cares for a horse should have free access to the latest knowledge and tried and trusted advice.

Here is some info on Rebecca Thomas:  Rebecca is the founder and editor of Love Horses Magazine, a regional magazine and national

Rabbits, such very cute little things aren't they

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Peter here arrives in your veg patch and munches through the veg you have lovingly nurtured  either for supper or for the local show ....then he become a pest.

Well never fear Leslie is here.......

Electric Netting is highly effective in keeping rabbits away from specific areas such as crops, gardens, veg gardens, sports grounds, greens, newly laid turf etc. It is simple to erect, just unroll the net and tread in the posts. It can be easily

So you have bought your netting kit are wondering  how to set it up.

Check out this great video for some guidelines

https://player.vimeo.com/video/68705458

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Here are some other great tips we have come across throughout the years to help with netting maintenance.

Using DPC

Use DPC underneath the bottom of the netting to help with the grass shorting the netting. This can be bought in most DIY stores nationwide. See the picture below for it in action.

Adding in extra posts

If you are

Well hello again,

So Spring has Sprung    Woo Hoo I hear you all say, Yes me too. So my question is who has finished lambing? Bought birds.... the egg laying kind? Has a new pony/horse or extending their grazing? Is new to electric fencing? OR Does your naughty dog or cat keep getting in the nice growing flower bed? Well if you are any of the above or something I have not mentioned then this blog might be right up your street..

So you have been on the  line and bought a nice shiny new kit, you

Have you ever been to Stirlingshire?  It is a beautiful part of Scotland - the 'Gate Way to The North'.  If you haven't been there - you should visit.  And guess what... I know a great farm stay which is beautifully done up and right in the middle of the farm so you can get involved if you want to.

I was lucky enough to be brought up at Old Leckie. The farm is now run by my brother, Fergus, and his wife Alison Younger (with their three girls).

Fergus and Alison have made a few changes over

As you may already know we support the fabulous charity Hillside Animal Sanctuary. In fact we did a blog on the Sanctuary and one of their stars Candy Floss the Highland cow last year. 

This summer, life continues to be very hectic at the Sanctuary with new animals requiring care and attention, arriving at the centre on a daily basis.

Most residents at Hillside Animal Sanctuary  have been rescued from the farming industry including many chicken, turkeys, ducks and geese.

Extended offer Now till the 30th June 2016

Check our great offer on the Centaur below!  

So the time of year has come for the ponies to be let loose on new grass but we all have the moment of dread, just how much will they eat and how big will the waist line end up?

Many of us think oh help... Laminitis... when we see the lush grass coming through and panic and suddenly remember the plan we had meant to execute over the winter period and buy a strip grazing kit to have ready for this exact moment

Are you sick of lugging that heavy battery up and down the field? Sick of forgetting to check the power left in the battery?

Well we have a solar panel that will attach to some batteries to lengthen the life of the battery at least 6 fold so go from charging the battery every 2 week to approx 4 times a year ( position to the sun dependant)

Sound too good to be true well its not...

If you have one of the following Energisers

Gemini 40.80 or 120

Raptor 0.2, 0.8, 1.7 or 3.2

Super Merlin

Super Hobby