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 ...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
What You Need to Know About Scratches
Here's everything you know about preventing and treating scratches in horses.
How to Manage Water Runoff Issues Around Your Barn
Water runoff issues can cause mud, flooding, and other issues for your barn and property. These strategies can help you to manage water runoff issues.
8 Reasons Why You’ll Be Thankful for Lighthoof
During this season of giving thanks, you’re probably grateful for all that you have, including your farm and your amazing horses. But if you’ve installed Lighthoof panels around your farm, you have...
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 ...
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...
How Lighthoof Saves YOU Money! - A Lighthoof Infographic
Layer upon layer of gravel and mud might make for a temporary fix, but what about your long term cost savings? Utilizing our innovative mud management panels, Lighthoof's design keeps your gravel i...
Spring Pasture Management: Get a Jump on Lush Fields
If one of your goals for this summer is to bring your pasture land to fruition, getting a jump on your land’s health by focusing on spring pasture management is going to be key. For a variety of re...