We hear it every year. A farm owner calls us in October, half-buried in muck, saying, "I wish I had done this last summer." We understand. When the sun is out, your paddocks are dry, and mud seems like a distant memory. However, summer is actually the best opportunity to install mud grids, and here are four reasons why.
1. The Earth Works With You, Not Against You.
During the summer months, the ground is hard, dry, and ideal for installing mud grids. You're not working around standing water, soft spots that swallow equipment, or mud that cakes onto every surface. Not battling the weather means installation is faster, cleaner, and more accurate, which leads to a better outcome for you and less disturbance to your animals.
2. Optimal Installation Speed and Stability
Although our grids require neither a subbase nor extensive ground preparation, atmospheric conditions still matter. Dry ground provides the flattest, most stable base we can operate on. An installation that takes two days in July could take twice as long in November.
3. Be Covered When You Need It Most
Fall arrives quickly. A single downpour in September can transform a parched paddock into a muddy mess overnight. When you wait until you see the problem, it's too late. By installing in the summer, you're ready immediately. The second the first cold front passes or the rains begin to pour, your horses, livestock, and high-traffic areas are already protected.
4. Avoid the Autumn Rush and Delays
Year after year, we see farms spending October frantically searching for a solution, ordering products at the last minute with long wait times, and then attempting to install them in cold, wet conditions. Don't be that farm. Get ahead of the mud season now.
Grids ships anywhere. In the US
We ship our mud grids across the country, not just to Michigan. Whether you are in horse country Kentucky, the rainy Pacific Northwest, a farm in Pennsylvania, or anywhere else in between, we will get the product to your door. Summer is typically the best time to order due to lower demand, resulting in faster turnarounds and greater flexibility if you are interested in installation assistance.
Sarah delivers and installs throughout Michigan; if you are located there, she is your go-to contact. Outside of Michigan, our grids are DIY—they lock together and support themselves without special tools or equipment.
The True Value of Mud Control
You may think of mud control as just an issue of comfort—less mess, cleaner boots. However, what we are guarding against is far more consequential:
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Protecting your horses' hooves from the bacterial and fungal conditions that thrive in wet, muddy places.
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Preventing your livestock from falling, slipping, and suffering joint stress on unsteady ground.
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Saving your time, as cleaning muddy animals, barns, and equipment takes hours you don't have.
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Preserving your pasture from continuing erosion that worsens each season it goes unfixed.
Our grids are made with 100% recycled plastic and can support up to 11,200 lbs per square foot. They come with a 20-year warranty. Install them once, and you will never have to think about it.
Want to get ahead of the mud season? Let us assist you today in finding the right solution for your paddock, acreage, and farm. We will help you find exactly what you need, without guesswork or overselling.
