Get Your Horse On a Track System

driveway chip as footing on their main travel areas. I added in poles logs tires toys a solid pallet as a platform obstacle for enrichment and two additional feeding zones one of which is at the opposite end of their field. I made sure there were no corners where either mare could become trapped. Flow is key. I decided to electrify the fence to prevent my other mare Raven from dismantling the inner fence to get to grass. Its now about six months later and after a few adjustments things are working great with comments from my farrier about how good my horses feet look and most importantly happy sound and engaged horses. I would like to eventually add in a greater variety of footing like sand hog fuel or pea gravel to further increase proprioception and provide ideal nap spots.
Many of you might be thinking Im in a boarding barn so how can I implement this strategy? Happily I have seen a few boarding facilities start to add tracks to their properties as more people understand the value of this system and seek it out. If possible in a boarding situation consider adding enrichment to your paddock zones with sand poles logs toys soft branches like new growth willow or even a hay ball. If your horse needs more space movement or contact with friends consider having a conversation with the barn manager to discuss what might be possible at your barn or moving to a facility that can meet your needs.