Mud & More Mud

The problem with where we keep our horses is that there are too many horses for the acreage.  So basically, the pasture is at least 60% dirt.  So there's no grazing, and with the thaw and rain it's a big mud hole.  The owner has kept them in their stalls for the last few days for fear that slipping in the deep mud would cause an injury.

Continuous grazing and the resulting continuous movement is healthier for horses than standing in a stall with hay twice a day.  It's also a lot more work for me, especially with the deep mud between the barn and the crap pile.  And both horses tend to get thrush standing in their own waste.

So we've been keeping our eyes open for another place to purchase with at least 2 acres of pasture. The down side will be likely remodeling and a horse trailer to purchase.  We don't need a trailer now because of the proximity to the bridle trails.