- Anglian Land Services
Paddock Maintenace in Essex & East Anglia
Maintaining healthy, productive paddocks requires specialist knowledge and consistent care throughout the year. Anglian Land Services provides comprehensive paddock maintenance for horse owners, smallholders and rural properties across Essex, Hertfordshire, Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. Our experienced team understands the unique demands of pasture care, from controlling weeds and managing grass growth to improving drainage and soil quality.
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- Professional paddock care
Complete paddock care services for healthier pastures
Looking after paddocks properly means more than just cutting grass. Our paddock maintenance service covers everything your land needs to stay productive and safe for grazing animals. We tackle weed control using targeted methods that protect the good grass whilst removing harmful plants like ragwort, thistles and docks. Our team manages grass cutting at the right heights and times to encourage healthy regrowth and prevent bare patches developing. We also handle harrowing to spread droppings and stimulate fresh growth, along with rolling to level uneven ground and repair poached areas caused by wet weather or heavy use.
- How our paddock maintenance works
Our simple three-step paddock maintenance process
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Initial assessment and planning
We visit your property to evaluate current paddock condition, identify problem areas and create a tailored maintenance schedule that suits your land and budget.
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Seasonal maintenance visits
Our team carries out scheduled work throughout the year, including spring harrowing, summer topping, autumn weed control and winter drainage improvements.
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Ongoing support and advice
We monitor your paddocks’ progress and adjust our approach as needed, offering guidance on rest periods, stocking levels and pasture improvements.
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Expert horse paddock maintenance for safe grazing
Horses need well-maintained paddocks to stay healthy, and poor pasture management can lead to nutritional problems or injuries from uneven ground. We provide specialist horse paddock maintenance that addresses the specific challenges of equestrian properties. Our service includes removing poisonous plants before they spread, managing grazing patterns to prevent overuse, and repairing gateways and high-traffic areas where the ground becomes damaged. We work around your animals’ needs, scheduling visits when paddocks are rested or coordinating with your rotation system. Regular professional care means better grass quality, fewer vet bills and paddocks that recover quickly between grazing periods.
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Paddock renovation and improvement services
Beyond routine maintenance, many paddocks benefit from renovation work to restore productivity after years of decline. Our renovation service addresses serious weed infestations, badly poached ground, thin grass cover and soil compaction issues that regular maintenance cannot fix. We can overseed bare patches with appropriate grass mixes, improve drainage with channel creation or French drains, apply lime or fertiliser based on soil testing results, and completely renovate paddocks that have deteriorated beyond basic repair. This specialist work transforms struggling pastures into productive grazing land, often saving the expense of renting additional fields or buying supplementary feed. We plan renovation projects carefully to minimise disruption and maximise results, working during optimal conditions when grass establishes quickly.
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Why choose us for paddock care
Local knowledge and experience
We understand East Anglia’s soil types, climate patterns and common paddock problems, bringing years of regional expertise to every property we maintain.
Personal and professional service
As a family-run business, we build long-term relationships with our clients and treat every paddock with the same care we’d give our own land.
Modern equipment and techniques
Our specialist machinery handles paddock work efficiently without causing compaction or damage, even in wet conditions when traditional equipment would struggle.
Environmentally responsible
We use integrated weed management that minimises chemical use, protects wildlife habitats and promotes sustainable grassland that benefits both livestock and nature.
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Frequently asked questions
Contact Anglian Land Services today to discuss your needs. We’re happy to offer free advice, site visits, and no-obligation quotes.
Most paddocks benefit from quarterly visits covering seasonal tasks, though heavily used horse paddocks may need monthly attention during growing season. We create maintenance schedules based on your land size, stocking density and current condition, ensuring work happens at the right times without unnecessary visits.
Yes, we regularly work around grazing animals by coordinating with your rotation system or completing tasks in sections. Some jobs like harrowing or spraying require temporary removal of livestock, but we schedule these during natural rest periods to minimise inconvenience.
Spring offers the ideal starting point as grass begins active growth and maintenance work has maximum impact, but we can begin service at any season. Autumn is also excellent for renovation projects, giving new grass time to establish before winter whilst controlling weeds before they seed.
Absolutely, we maintain paddocks for individual horse owners, livery yards, riding schools, stud farms and agricultural properties throughout East Anglia. Our service scales from small private paddocks to large commercial grazing operations, with flexible scheduling to suit business needs.
- What we do
Services we offer
Ground Maintenance
Arboriculture
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Address
Tolleshunt Major, Maldon, UK
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Hours
Mon-Fri: 07:30-17:00. Sat-Sun: Closed.
- Customer Reviews
What our customers say
Anglian Land Services provided a professional, polite and punctual team to complete my recent project. They were understanding in what I needed to achieve and suggested good ideas along the design process to help achieve this. When carrying out the work ALS worked safely and efficiently completing tasks. If changes had to be made, they were accommodating and worked with us to create the best outcome. I am very happy with their work and would highly recommend.
Ken Fry
Sudbourne, Suffolk
Anglian Land Services provide me with a friendly, approachable and reliable service for maintenance work at our stable yard. They’re always on time and easily contactable to discuss projects.
