Mud management for horses

Mud is a problem most horse owners face, but it needn't stand between horses and their well-being. Here are 5 mud management tips.

Proper mud management can prevent serious problems down the road both for your horses and property. Mud costs money; from vet bills to maintenance.

Muddy paddocks can be eliminated by utilizing a mud management panel which provides stability and allows for excellent drainage in a paddock area.

Don’t get stuck with a muddy, messy, living space for your horse. Learn top tips for mud control from a veterinarian who’s seen it all.

If you’re looking for a way out of the muck, here are 5 tips to keep your horse from standing in mud that will give you some relief this winter season.

As spring draws near, we will inevitably be dealing with mud. Learn how to make the best of this messy situation.

Some farms are more susceptible to muddy conditions than others. Mud is a result of prolonged wet soil conditions, which is often dependent on soil type and topography. After a rainstorm or spring snowmelt, clay soils drain more slowly than sandy soils and are therefore more prone to muddy conditions. In addition, muddy conditions are more likely to occur in areas of low elevation because runoff water tends to accumulate in these areas.

My paddock gateways are now mud-free. Here at my Bedford, New York farm, I have several horse paddocks - enclosed spaces where my Friesians, Fell pony, and donkeys are turned out to exercise and graze. The gateways to these paddocks can sometimes get muddy. Muddy high-traffic areas are not suitable for horses - they can

In this article you can find many tips for managing mud on your equine property from the University of Minnesota.

Mud is hard on humans and horses alike, and many a barn manager undoubtedly has wished they could simply wave a magic wand to get rid of it...