The Preferred Installer for lighthoof
Equine Installation Services has installed more Lighthoof than any other contractor. We have multiple 100+ panel installations from coast to coast - including at Lighthoof HQ in Washington.
We provide turn-key installation services in the upper Midwest. Based out of SE Wisconsin - we can bring a crew to your location. Need just a few panels installed? We can do that too.
For locations within a 50 mile radius of Milwaukee, we can complete small projects in a weekend for you. We have a fully stocked trailer containing everything needed for your project. All you need to provide is a tractor with a bucket - or, we can rent a skid steer.
We know it is expensive to fly out a full crew - so we have other options available. Our co-owner, Brian, can fly out to supervise your local crew. Have him on-site for some or all of the project to ensure that it is performed correctly.
Looking for an even more cost-effective project oversight option? Check out our Virtual Project Management services - we can provide a certified installation even from afar!
What is Lighthoof? PERMANENT MUD MANAGEMENT for horses
Lighthoof is designed with a Unique Cell Geometry. A horse can exert a tremendous amount of pressure on the ground. The psi exerted by:
- A standing human is 2-3 psi
- A walking person is between 8-12 psi
- A standing 1,250 lb horse approximately 25 psi
- A galloping horse up to 500 psi
These extreme forces present unique challenges for dispersing that load and creating a cellular confinement geometry that can handle the ground pressure exerted during pawing, running, and sliding.
Lighthoof’s cells are 3” tall and 5.5” in diameter (at the widest aperture). This provides the correct ratio within the panels to have enough passive resistance from gravel compression while dispersing the load across multiple cellular walls simultaneously.
The flexible, conforming panel system conforms to the ground. This is important in areas that experience frost heave. There are no sharp corners to pop up and become uneven. Rocks that may surface in the spring will not push an individual panel out of alignment with surrounding panels.
Lighthoof currently is the only geocell product that may be marketed for equine use. Designed and Patented (US9103087B2) for horse use specifically, it supports all hooved animals for livestock-area mud remediation.
Lighthoof, a Woman-Owned Business, is manufactured in Houston, TX. Originally named Hoof Base, Lighthoof continues to be owned and operated by Kelly Munro of Snohomish, WA.
Lighthoof does not need a gravel sub-base - It may be installed directly over existing mud, without expensive excavation and additional gravel layers.
Strong Enough for Your Trucks and Tractors – Once filled with compacted gravel, you may drive your tractors, trucks, and other vehicles over your panels using only our 3/8” crushed gravel we recommend.
Provides Longevity – The material is certified by the EPA for a minimum of 70 years.
Lighthoof includes a 10-year limited manufacturer’s warranty.
