Tow and Collect Blog

We spoke with equine vet Johnny Atkins BVSc from VS Equine Dannevirke about why regular manure collection is essential for maintaining horse health.

Every year, parks, golf courses, resorts, and municipal grounds across North America face the same frustrating problem: geese. The big question for grounds managers and maintenance teams becomes: should you focus on goose control or goose cleanup?

In today’s equine landscape, sustainability isn’t a buzzword, it’s a responsibility. From parasite control to environmental protection, clean fields are the backbone of a responsible and forward-thinking horse property. Proper manure management is critical not only for horse health and pasture performance but also for meeting growing regulatory demands and minimizing environmental impact.

If you’ve been managing paddocks for a while, chances are you’ve used or considered harrowing as a way to deal with manure. Dragging a chain harrow behind a vehicle to break up manure piles seems simple enough—but is it really the best approach?

If you’ve taken the time to compost horse manure, the next step is applying it in a way that benefits your pasture—without risking nutrient overload or damaging your grass. Here’s a guide to help you get the timing and technique just right.

The average horse produces more than 50 pounds of manure every day. Without a plan, this waste quickly turns into an unsightly and unmanageable heap, taking up space and attracting flies, odor, and runoff risks.

If you’ve ever wished there were a better way to keep your property clean without the endless hours of backbreaking work, you’re not alone. That’s why property owners, horse lovers, and facility managers across North America are switching to Tow and Collect—the most efficient, durable, and easy-to-use manure and debris collection machine on the market.

Composting horse manure isn’t just a practical solution for waste management, it’s also an environmentally friendly practice that can improve your soil, reduce harmful runoff, and help you create a healthier, more sustainable property.

Tow and Collect proudly served as the Presenting Sponsor of the prestigious Tryon International Spring Three Day Event in Mill Spring, North Carolina. This world-class competition brought together elite riders, passionate equestrians, and spectators—and we were honored to be part of it all.

Managing manure isn’t just about keeping things tidy — it’s about protecting your horses, maintaining healthy pastures, and optimizing your time and resources. And one of the most overlooked factors in creating an effective manure management plan? The size of your property.

If you’re still using a muck fork and wheelbarrow to clean your pastures, you’re not alone—but you’re working harder than you need to. Tow and Collect pasture sweepers are transforming how property owners manage manure and debris, saving hours of backbreaking labor every week.