equine land management & regenerative grazing consultancy
evidence‑led support for healthier horses, resilient land & biodiversity‑rich systems
evidence‑led support for healthier horses, resilient land & biodiversity‑rich systems
At Switch Equine, we combine environmental science, land mapping, and ethical horsemanship to regenerate land from the ground up. Specialising in track systems, equine‑centric land management, conservation grazing, and agroecological design, we craft nature-led solutions that restore ecosystems and elevate horse wellbeing.
Whether you’re rewilding a pasture, managing a smallholding, or seeking sustainable grazing strategies, we’ll help you harness the power of horses to heal landscapes and build biodiversity — one hoofprint at a time.
We specialise in:
-land informed equine system design
-track systems and movement centred layouts
-regenerative and conservation grazing planning
-soil-first, water and mud management
-biodiversity-led land regeneration
Whether you’re starting from scratch, improving what you already have, or looking for expert ecological guidance, Switch Equine offers support at every stage of your land‑management journey.
Choose the pathway that best fits your needs:
Switch Equine was founded by Laura, a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) with a deep passion for ecological restoration and animal welfare. With a background in zoology, evolutionary biology, and behavioural science, Laura's academic and professional expertise spans years of work as an ecological and environmental consultant, tackling projects from landscape recovery to on-farm interventions.
Her journey into alternative equine management began when she bought her first horse, who struggled to thrive in traditional livery yard setups. This sparked a quest to find species-appropriate, holistic management approaches, which naturally aligned with environmental land management and regenerative grazing practices. Determined to prove the power of these methods, Laura purchased a smallholding in North Wales, where she is successfully demonstrating the benefits of holistic land management.
Inspired by the results, Laura founded Switch Equine to help others on their own journeys toward environmental recovery through equine-focused, sustainable practices. With a blend of professional expertise and practical, hands-on experience, we’re here to support you in creating healthier, more sustainable environments for both horses and land.
Laura's help has been invaluable in managing my land. She has provided advice about how best to utilise the limited space to minimise damage and also set out what measures I can take to improve it in the long term. She took a very personal approach, taking into consideration the specific needs of my ponies and taking into account that I don't own the land and therefore can't make long term changes.
Laura was immensely knowledgeable and helpful - she brings a wealth of experience and scientific understanding to the complexities of land, water flow, track maintenance and horses. Working out how we can keep the ponies healthy in a changing climate, while also maximising biodiversity and holding as much water on the fields/land in the places we need it felt like an insurmountable set of challenges - and now we're sorted. Perfect. Totally recommended.
"I have finished the course and I am very impressed! I think we are coming from a similar place and I didn't disagree with anything! Its so helpful to have all this information together in one place and so clearly presented. The course is jam packed with information but in digestible, bitesize pieces so I diodn't get overwhelmed. I particularly like the bit about being careful about the language we use to describe our horses and their behaviour. Its insidious and not helpful, for example, to describe frightened horses as naughty. I am overjoyed that this information is getting out there. I believe the vast majority of horse people want the best for our horses but if we need the correct information then we can make the changes necessary to improve all our lives"
