How to Install a Leach Pit

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For Horses That Urinate Everywhere

In the center of the stall:

  • Dig 2-3 foot diameter leach pit 2 feet deep. Fill with gravel. Top pit with 2 inches of coarse sand or crushed rock.
  • Slope floor gently towards center.
  • Install your Stallskin as per your instruction guide.

 

 

 

 

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For Horses That Urinate in One Place (God bless them)

At urine area:

  • Dig 2-3 foot diameter leach pit 2 feet deep. Fill with gravel. Top pit with 2 inches of coarse sand or crushed rock.
  • Install your Stall Skin as per your instruction guide.

Tips:

  • Place landscape fabric between gravel and sand in leach pit.
  • This helps to stop sand from migrating into the gravel.
  • Mix Pinesol and water in a 1.5 liter container and squirt over leach pit occasionally to disinfect and deodorize.