We live on just under 2 acres in the city. Our front yard is probably about 1/2 acre or a little more and the back yard and horse pen take up the rest. Our 3 horses stay in a dry lot that measures 75' x 225' and are turned out on the back yard for a couple of hours at a time when the weather and grass permits.
That leaves me with a lot of poop to scoop. I use our Newer Spreader to spread the dried up manure in the yard, but after a while the yard can't take anymore. Daily I have to use a regular wheelbarrow and dump two loads a day in a manure pile or dump the manure along the fence line where are hedges are. I drag the horse pen after the manure is picked up to break up any leftover clumps and to even out the pen.
Here's Stylin and Maybe sunning during the winter with their picnic house
in the background.
This is their stall set up. It originally was a boat shed built on the back of the garage. They have 24/7 turnout and are only separated at meal time to make sure that Dixie gets her share.
Another view of the horse pen. During the rainy season, this "dry lot" turns into a muddy mess. Another reason I have to manage the poo.
You can see the edge of the manure pile on the left of the picture.
So how does everyone else manage the manure? I might have to start spreading manure along the roadside soon.
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ReplyDeleteWe have a drag and mix it right into the paddock, no scooping. After 3 or 4 laps, it's all gone. =)
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