Especially in the summer months, odor smells in gravel or sand paddocks can get pretty intense–a real concern if you have neighbors close by. Plus, breathing ammonia is unhealthy for horses and unpleasant for us. We’ve noticed some odor issues at Sweet Pepper Ranch recently, so this week I thought I’d share some of my solutions with you.

Dragging paddocks can aerate the footing and minimize odors.

Try alleviating paddock odors by simply raking or dragging the paddock to aerate footing and encourage aerobic microbes to break down organic materials

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