Puddles and mud are abundant after a rainstorm. High-traffic and densely populated pasture areas can easily turn slick and muddy, which can be problematic for both horses and horse owners.
There aren’t always indoor arenas available for equestrian events, and many competitions take place outside. Still, some trials might be taken indoors, but you might occasionally need to warm up outside.
Check Your Lengthy Weather Forecast
When taking part in events planned around the rainy season, you should stay abreast of the forecast spanning not less than a month. This way, you will know what equipment to find that suits the expected weather conditions. You may even decide to pull out altogether if extreme conditions are looming. At the same time, keep in touch with the venue managers to know how the place is likely to react to heavy rains.
Additionally, you should be familiar with the predicted weather for the competition day. Y
Management of Mud – Venue Managers
When caring for and planning the equestrian sports facility, it’s crucial to incorporate muck management measures to decrease rain effects on the horses. Try constructing on higher ground when planning your horse farm to aid drainage. Similarly, consider using natural grassy spaces and slopes covered in flora as detours and buffers.
Dykes, gutters, and trenches can be added to existing infrastructure to help direct water to places with less traffic. Working with experienced experts is advised when repairing drainage issues because it is easy to unintentionally cause a new issue elsewhere.
The Value of Cleaning Horses’ Hooves
The horse’s hooves are a further factor to keep in mind. A horse with terrible feet is thought to be a horse without hope. Hence, horses must enter a dry barn daily and get their feet picked because of the wet ground.
