I just toss straw in those small gate areas and refresh as needed.
I think a single LightHoof panel would cover that area. Last I checked they are $199 and that includes shipping.
If you are in Massachusetts, I have some extras.
1 Like
Eh, there’s a million ways from Sunday she could get hurt, I’m going to put this on the “not likely to happen” list. Those types of mats are in countless wash stalls without issue.
That said, I got these:
And I plan to put a layer of fabric under them to really solidify the area.
5 Likes
I am no where near, but I appreciate the offer! The Lighthoof stuff is a little too involved for me, as it’s not my land. The edges are where I would have an issue - barring scraping out the height of the lightfoot panel, there’s no way to slap this on top of the mud.
We are a “no organic material” type place. Even the hay that falls in that area gets carefully scooped up.
1 Like
No way, that creates much deeper, worse mud.
1 Like
I was just going to suggest those because of the free shipping. 
I have heavy duty (8oz) non-woven cloth under the entire paddock, and I have added that grid in a few high traffic/erosion areas for extra protection. Works great!
3 Likes
Oh great! I’m glad to hear good reviews!
well works for me here in sandy central florida…
1 Like
I thought I recalled you being in FL. I’m up by Pensacola on a sandy clay mix soil. For you and I, straw works fine for small mud management areas. I have used hay the horses didn’t like before and just picked the hay up once the mud season is over. I think the issue here is what you and I call mud, many folks call great firm footing. I might be wrong of course.
1 Like
I’m talking the good ol’ clay, boot sucking, wallerin’ mud.
Aka, the “midwet” kind.
1 Like
in Asia we used cement to stabilize wet clay, 94 pound bag is about $17
1 Like
Last year I had a patch of mud in my drylot. I was horrified. Said mud was maybe half an inch thick. The toes of my sneakers got muddy once. Hard times I tell ya 
1 Like
I used to hike a trail where someone put down old carpet over a wet spot. The carpeted area became much slower to dry up than the surrounding area. The carpet got mashed into the mud unevenly, then the mud dried and locked the carpet into the ground really unevenly. It was a disaster. I made a couple of half-hearted attempts to lift the carpet out of the ground, but it seemed almost impossible. I would not go that route.
If the mud isn’t super deep, and the main concern is keeping shoes on, what about throwing some hoof boots on over the shoes for turnout on muddy days? That would probably be less expensive and less work that any other option.
1 Like
Eh, I’d rather spend a little money and time and give a permanent fix. Mud in the midwest is two seasons a year (sometimes 3) so hoof boots, while viable for keeping her feet dry, are a cumbersome option. Additionally, without extra assistance, the mud will be fetlock-deep.
I should have everything I need by the weekend and if the weather cooperates I will be installing Saturday.
2 Likes
Go to a contractor grade landscaping supplies store. They should be able to hook you up without the crazy shipping cost.
1 Like
Yes sand is a whole different ball game you lucky duck haha
sandy loam. but yes, it drains pretty fast.
1 Like
Please post some photos of the installation! I have allllways wanted mud grids but the price with shipping has stopped me. I have a problem area outside the garage that these might work for though. Let us know if they work.
