Muddy Horse Paddock Footing Fixes

outbuildings. Make sure the roof runoff system empties downhill of the paddocks and barn area in a location where it will not become contaminated with manure. 
Rest by Rotation If you have fewer horses than you do paddocks a rotational turnout schedule will allow each empty paddock in turn to rest giving the footing a break from the hard use inflicted by horse hooves. The more paddocks in the turnout rotation the longer the rest period enjoyed by each paddock. If you do not have the luxury of extra paddocks you can divide larger paddocks and rotate the use of the paddock sections.
Sacrifice Area Setup The term sacrifice area usually refers to a paddock that is used for turnout when the field or pasture is too wet. However a smaller paddock can serve as a shortterm sacrifice area for turnout on the wettest days of the year to save larger paddocks whose size is cost prohibitive to the maintenance of its footing. This sort of mini sacrifice area can also be incorporated into your regular paddock rotation schedule to ensure maximum rest for your other paddocks.