[AT] OT - Types of gravel

[Dean VP]

Mike,

We use a thing called "Hog Fuel" in our wet paddocks out here in the very wet NW part of WA.  Don't
know if that is appropriate for your local area.  Hog Fuel is quite course ground up Cedar wood and
Bark used for fuel.  When applied fairly thick, several inches deep, it keep the horses hoofs dry and
is also easy on their hoofs.  It used to be fairly inexpensive hear because it was not allowed to be
used for burning due to pollution issues. Now that it is allowed to be burned as a fuel it has become
much more expensive.  Courser than the  ground cedar bark for planting beds. Cedar bark and Hog fuel
is so acidic nothing grows in it so it is a good ground cover.   May not even be available in your
area. 

Dean VP
Snohomish, WA

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Mike
Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2014 2:14 PM
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Subject: [AT] OT - Types of gravel

Hi All, we have a horse paddock that is about 75' x 75'. It is currently 
filled with a mixture of manure and clay about a foot deep. I'm going to 
scrape it clean, and want to replace it with some sort of gravel. The 
choices seem endless depending who I talk to. What I'm looking for is a 
type of mixture that has smooth rather than crushed stone, with a lot of 
fines to help lock it together. Now the exact product I'm looking for 
many not exist, but any help getting me close would be greatly 
appreciated. Just a further note, our paddock has a slight grade to it, 
maybe 2-1/2 to 3 Ft in 75 ft.

Thanks for any help,
Mike M

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