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How to Install Lighthoof: A Step-by-Step Guide for Muddy Paddock Solutions

How to Install Lighthoof: A Step-by-Step Guide for Muddy Paddock Solutions

Are you tired of watching your horses trudge through ankle-deep mud every time it rains? Lighthoof installation might be exactly what you need to transform your sloppy, hazardous paddocks into safe...

before and after of a muddy horse paddock that has been fixed with Lighthoof and gravel

How to Fix a Muddy Horse Paddock: A Simple Guide That Actually Works

Ever mucked out a paddock that's ankle-deep in mud? Then you know exactly how a simple chore can turn into a back-breaking nightmare. And if you're wondering where all that mud comes from, here's a...

Two horses stand on a muddy paddock with water-filled drainage trenches in front of a stable on a rainy day.

How to Fix Horse Paddock Drainage: Expert Solutions That Actually Work

The fix for your drainage problems could be easier than expected. The key is understanding the impact beneath your horse's hooves. Let's explore the facts about paddock drainage and look at proven ...

Safer Spring Dry Lots with Lighthoof: Suppress Grass to Help Prevent Laminitis

Safer Spring Dry Lots with Lighthoof: Suppress Grass to Help Prevent Laminitis

Spring brings longer days, warmer weather, and a surge in lush green grass. While this seasonal growth may look idyllic, it can be a dangerous time for horses prone to laminitis. Lighthoof’s flexib...

Barn hacksTammy’s Plan to Use Lighthoof for Pasture Mud Management

Tammy’s Plan to Use Lighthoof for Pasture Mud Management

Introducing this month's pasture mud management giveaway winner! Tammy of Bit N Heaven Stables in Florida has four miniature horses, Gala, Elmo, Biscuit, and Fyre (pictured here driving as a team)...

backyard homesteadThe Versatility of Lighthoof: Transforming Equine Mud Control into Solutions for Cattle, Sheep, and Pigs

The Versatility of Lighthoof: Transforming Equine Mud Control into Solutions for Cattle, Sheep, and Pigs

Originally designed for equine mud remediation, Lighthoof panels have proven to be a versatile mud control solution, extending their benefits beyond horses to include cattle, sheep, pigs, dogs, and...

Equine mudBest Ways to Fix Horse Paddock Mud

2025 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...

How not have a perfect Lighthoof installation

How Not to Fail at Fixing Your Paddock Mud

"Do I really have to follow ALL the instructions?" A transparent discussion of what can cause Lighthoof to fail and HOW TO AVOID IT so that you can be mud-free forever! It’s the rare call we dread ...

barn improvementSummer Barn To-Do Guide

Summer Barn To-Do Guide

If you haven't yet started in on your summer projects, now is the time to get working on them. These summer barn to-do's can make is easier to care for your barn and horses during the rest of the y...

horse healthTips for Conditioning Your Horse

Tips for Conditioning Your Horse

Conditioning a horse is a gradual process that requires a careful, deliberate approach. These tips can help you to safely and effectively get your horse fit.

equine mud managementhow to fix muddy pastures

3 Tips to Prevent Muddy Pastures

Muddy pastures can negatively impact your horses' health. These three tips can help you to prevent muddy pastures for healthier, happier horses.

barnyard mudWhat You Need to Know About Scratches

What You Need to Know About Scratches

Here's everything you know about preventing and treating scratches in horses.

barn lifehacks10 Handy Barn Hacks to Make Barn Life Easier

10 Handy Barn Hacks to Make Barn Life Easier

  Barn life is a full of challenges, but there are also some amazing barn hacks out there that can make life with horses easier. Some of these you'll discover with time, while others are such great...