Each of these techniques can be useful for keeping that clean rainwater out of your paddock and reducing mud. Another simple technique for reducing mud on you farm is to tarp your manure pile. This will keep your manure pile looking like a pile of compost and not a pile of mush. Be sure to store manure as far away as possible from streams, ditches or wetlands to avoid more mud problems and potential environmental concerns. Last, but not least, some great mud management techniques include planting and maintain trees.
Trees use a lot of water.
Evergreens have the added advantage that they keep on using water in the winter when deciduous trees are dormant. Using water-loving native shrubs along the outside sacrifice area may help keep the area dryer and it will reduce any runoffs that do occur. Examples of plants that might work in your area include willow, cottonwood, red osier dogwood, and hybrid cottonwood. Trees in pastures and paddocks need protection from chewing and root compaction by livestock. Consider planting new trees where horses can't reach them, such as outside fencelines.