Ways To Secure Your Garage Against Break Ins

By On November 17, 2017 · Leave a Comment · In Everything Else

Garage break-ins account for 9 percent of all residential break-ins and many of these break-ins happen because homeowners feel a false sense of security when it comes to their garage. You may be guilty of leaving the interior door unlocked, thinking that the garage door is adequate security against intruders. Worse, you may often forget to close the garage door, making your home even more vulnerable.

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5 Undeniable Benefits of Owning a Tractor

By On November 7, 2017 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else, How To Buy A Horse Property

Owning and managing a horse farm is a physically demanding job. While there are an estimated 2 million people in the United States that own a horse, many aren’t aware of how helpful a tractor can be for everyday care and maintenance on a horse property.
Aside from taking care of pastures and stalls, you still have to maintain the property itself. This doesn’t even include the general household chores, like gardening and hauling items. A tractor can help take some of the physical burdens off of you and free up time to spend on other activities, like getting your horse out on the trails.

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The Legal Side of Horses

By On October 26, 2017 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse

There is a common trust amongst horse people. Often, verbal agreements hold merit and legal contracts are put aside. Yet, when the trust is lost and one side wants a horse back, the legal battle ensues.  Relationships are broken, money is wasted, and time is forfeited. To avoid this entire mess, legal contracts should be used in the beginning.

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The Many Lessons Taught by a Horse

By On October 19, 2017 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

How many life lessons can we learn through horses? In my opinion, the lessons are endless. Every moment around a horse can be an opportunity. Yet, there are a few lessons that seem to be universal.

Patience.
“You can led a horse to water but you can’t make him drink.”
Well, that saying will forever ring true. Patience is required to learn. Whether you are trying to learn to ride or learning how to care for a horse, these tasks cannot be taught within a day. They take time and patience. Even the most skilled horseman learn new things on a regular basis.

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Horse Shelters: Stalls vs. Run-In Sheds

By On October 10, 2017 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else, How To Buy A Horse Property

Shelters provide protection from the sun, rain, and snow.  The two most common types of shelter are stalls and run-in sheds. Stalls can provide a completely isolated environment from the various weather elements. Run-in sheds are a common choice for pasture shelters. They are three-sided structures often placed strategically to protect the horses from wind and rain.

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The Convenience of Being Pre-Approved

By On September 11, 2017 · Leave a Comment · In Auction Properties, Everything Else, How To Buy A Horse Property

Before you go tracking down your dream equestrian property, you should consider getting pre-approved. Being pre-approved can save you both time and money. Plus, there will be less hassle when you actually find a property that you want to purchase.

To initiate the process, you need to speak with a lender. You need to verify […]

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Ways to be a Good Equestrian Neighbor

By On September 11, 2017 · Leave a Comment · In Auction Properties, Barn and Horse, Everything Else, How To Buy A Horse Property, How To Sell A Horse Property

Non-horsey neighbors hope to have tall, green pastures outside their homes with a few horses peacefully grazing. So when our horses tear up the fields on muddy mornings, overgraze, and poop near the neighbor’s fence, often neighbors choose to complain about the “eye soar”. Therefore, it can be a good idea to have a sacrifice pastures, especially during the winter months. Not only does it please your neighbors but it’s better for your pastures too.

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Keeping the Pastures Alive

By On August 17, 2017 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Rotate your pastures! There are several benefits to rotating pastures. First, pasture rotation gives your pastures time to rest and grow. Grass should not get below 4 inches or else the roots risk becoming weak. The stronger the grass roots become, the less likely weeds will be able to invade.

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Auction Properties

By On August 1, 2017 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse

Real estate auctions provide investors and homeowners the opportunity to purchase a home quickly and often at a fair price. For several reasons, the auctioning of horse properties has become more and more popular.

Traditionally, auctions are known for selling distressed or bank-owned REO properties. Banks and homeowners could quickly get cash into their pockets […]

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Horse Communities

By On July 24, 2017 · Leave a Comment · In Everything Else, How To Buy A Horse Property

Horse Communities; Equestrian communities were first introduced in the mid-1970s. They began to attract buyers through various amenities that appealed to equestrians and non-horse people seeking the perks of the equestrian/country lifestyle. Through the years, they have expanded across the US due their inclusive design that provided tranquility and openness.

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