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Glen Eden is in a quiet location around 1
hour from Melbourne CBD.
Paddocks are large and never overcrowded.
Individual colt paddocks are 1 acre with all other paddocks being 2 or more
acres. Spellers are kept in pairs with weanlings, yearlings and mares kept in
small groups of up to 8 horses to ensure harmony.
Fences are made with Kentucky Diamond
Mesh (considered the safest horse fencing in the world) with a flexible top
rail (Horserail). Fence injuries rarely occur and there has never been a
serious injury that has jeopardized a horse’s life or future
performance.
Pasture is improved to ensure nutritional
grazing. During low rainfall quality hay is sourced. The pasture and
hay are sent away to the All horses have access to shelter either
man made or trees.
Mares are able to be placed under lights
to ensure they are ready for the breeding season. Glen Eden has a set of scales enabling
the weights of horses to be monitored. A large, safe hospital box is available
for sick or injured horses. The box is almost 3 times the size of a standard
box, is fully lined with rubber and is in close proximity to paddocks so the
sick horse is able to see other horses and not feel confined.
The foaling yard and paddocks are located
next to the manager’s residence. Foaling alarms are used as well as
regular checks being made. Convalescent yards are available that are
located next to the residence. These yards are an excellent alternative for horses
that need to be confined but do not need to be kept in a box. These yards are
lined with wood chip with two sizes available and are located amongst other
horses and paddocks. They are excellent for horses with foot and hoof
problems encouraging foot growth.
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