Readers Wage War on Muddy Pastures

More than 460 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “How do you manage mud around your barn?”
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More than 460 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "How do you manage mud around your barn?"

results of poll on mud management

Results were as follows:

  • We use footing (crushed gravel, shredded wood products, etc.) in high-traffic areas: 65.23% (302)
  • We have a water diversion plan around the barn: 45.36% (210)
  • We have a manure management program for the pastures: 36.29% (168)
  • We overseed our pastures: 16.63% (77)
  • Other: 15.77% (73)
  • We use geotextile fabric with footing: 6.91% (32)
  • All of the above: 5.40% (25)

(Multiple selections allowed)

Readers shared their mud management tips in the comments below

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Megan Arszman received a Bachelor of Science In print journalism and equine science from Murray State University in Murray, Ky., and loves combining her love of horses, photography, and writing. In her “free time,” when she’s not busy working as a horse show secretary or riding her American Quarter Horses on her parents’ Indiana farm, she’s training and competing her Pembroke Welsh Corgi and Swedish Vallhund in dog agility and running.

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