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Rationale

Harrowing, floating, or sealing the surface near the optimal volumetric moisture content as determined by bulk density testing helps prepare a hardpan layer or prepare the surface to facilitate horizontal drainage and prevent excess water from saturating the surface while reducing material loss from runoff. Equine surface maintenance personnel predominately use TDR or other similar measurements to determine the current operating volumetric moisture content and check for spatial and temporal consistency of the surface. This method will allow for direct comparison and validation of laboratory and in-situ data collected on the surface.