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Mud Management
Mr. Eddie FranceschiEquine Resource ConservationistMontgomery Soil Conservation District
How to reduce muddy areas
Restrict access of animals to wet areas. (Ponds, streams, marshes, wetlands, woodlands and pastures)
Install a water crossing device.
(bridge, culvert or ford) Create a travel lane that can withstand
the traffic and soil compaction from horses.
Maintain the conservation practice.
Next to Buildings
Roof runoff from buildings creates muddy areas around the structure.
Install roof runoff management system. Gutters, downspouts and pipe to
remove water away from the building.
Proper drainage away from the building.
Next to Buildings
Heavily traffic areas have high levels of soil compaction, thus no vegetation can survive.
Install an impervious surface Concrete, asphalt, gravel or any other
surface.