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Best Ways to Fix Horse Paddock Mud
Equine mud

2023 Guide to the Best Ways to Fix Muddy Horse Paddock Areas

Mud on horse farms seems like an inevitability in the wet season, but it doesn’t have to be! You don’t have to use trial and error to figure out how to make your horse paddocks mud-free. It’s all b...

barnyard mudHow to Avoid the Two Biggest Paddock Drainage Misconceptions

How to Avoid the Two Biggest Paddock Drainage Misconceptions

Paddock drainage is a major buzz word in the mud management world. However, as we discuss in our article on ground stability, drainage is not actually the most important factor in keeping mud from ...

barnyard mudHow to Choose the Right Gravel for Your Lighthoof Installation

How to Choose the Right Gravel for Your Lighthoof Installation

When shopping for gravel to fill your Lighthoof panels, choose wisely for the best possible results. Do not fill Lighthoof panels with pea gravel, drain gravel, or other rounded rock or sand infil...

barnyard mudMud FAQ Continued - Why Ground Stability is as Important as Drainage

Mud FAQ Continued - Why Ground Stability is as Important as Drainage

In our previous installments we gave you some great ideas on what to look for when you’re trying to clean up the mud on your property. Risk factors, soil composition, maintenance were all discussed...