How Many Gallons of Water Is Your Barn Roof Dumping Into Your Paddock?
Use this calculator to see how many gallons of water a single roof is dumping into or near your horse area every year. Enter the footprint dimensions of the roof (the measurements at ground level —...
Six ideas from my interview with Lindsay Hunter on the Inside the Equestrian Property podcast, including how mud changes the way horses behave in turnout and why the outdoor space deserves as much ...
The Complete Guide to Mud Management for Horses
You can get rid of the mud on your horse property for good, and you probably don't have to fix your drainage to do it. This guide covers how to read your property's mud patterns, why the common fix...
Why Won't My Horse Land Heel-First? 4 Groups of Causes
A toe-first landing is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Here are the four groups of reasons a horse stops loading his heels, and what each one usually calls for.
A Lighthoof installation is a straightforward project, but a little planning makes the difference between a smooth weekend and a frustrating one. This guide walks through the full timeline from ord...
Geotextile fabric is an essential part of a permanent mud solution. But fabric alone, even with gravel on top, can fail in a horse paddock. This guide explains what fabric actually does, which type...
Managing Manure Like a Pro: A Practical Guide for Horse Property Owners
Let's have a look at what happens when manure sits unmanaged, because it directly affects the problems you're already trying to solve on your property. Here's the manure math that even shocks some ...
If you've been staring at your muddy paddock thinking "I know I need to fix this but I don't know where to start" — this post is for you.
Run-In Shed Transformations: Details That Improve Your Horse's Shelter
You want your horse to have comfortable shelter from the elements whether he's out 24/7 or simply has a place to be under cover in turnout. But in wet weather, that can be difficult. Horses walk th...
The 3-Inch Rule: How to Know When Your Horses Need to Come Off the Pasture
There's one simple rule that determines whether your pastures thrive or slowly die — and most horse owners either don't know it or don't enforce it consistently.
Horse Paddock Drainage: Why It Matters Less Than You Think (And What Actually Works)
Drainage matters, but it's not the whole picture — and the most popular drainage solutions can actually make things worse when they're used in the wrong place. Horse paddocks present a unique set o...
Choosing the right gravel for a horse paddock is actually simple once you know what to look for. Forget the names. Focus on three physical characteristics, and you'll get the right product every ti...
This guide covers what a sacrifice area actually is, why it matters, how to size and place one, what to do about footing, and where to go for help. Whether you call it a dry lot, a winter paddock, ...