Ridecamp: Re: [RC] wet/muddy corrals

Karen...

Assuming your corrals are reasonably level and you have a supplier of
gravel somewhere nearby, try the very fine gravel...it has the
consistency of heavy sand.  It's a little dusty when it's very dry, but
so is a dirt paddock. It gets better after it's been rained on and the
dust has been washed away.  I sprayed mine with a hose for the first few
days till we got some rain. The gravel drains well, is never muddy, and
if they dig a hole, just get out your flat shovel and level it again. 
It's easy on their legs and feet, provides good traction and doesn't
pack in the hooves.  Poop is easy to pick up on it. 

Just be sure to fill any holes and make sure the existing ground is
smooth before spreading the gravel or you will have low spots.

Be glad to privately send you a picture if you like.  I've used it for
over a year now and am very pleased.

Jim, Sun of Dimanche, and Mahada Magic

Karen Clanin wrote:
> 
> this may have been a subject discussed before but i'm curious if anyone has
> any experience with products like "Cedar Rest" for muddy corrals?  anyone
> used anything else?  i spoke to the person at the local feed store
> yesterday and she read the product info for Cedar Rest and it suggests for
> a 24x24 to start with 50 to 60 bags -- it is $5.35 a bag.  thanks.
> 
> karen
> 
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Blue Ridge, GA 30513
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