Locational Elements to Consider when Buying a Horse Property

By On June 22, 2016 · Leave a Comment · In Auction Properties, Everything Else, How To Buy A Horse Property

When purchasing a property, potential buyers must consider more than the physical structures and attributes of the land. Buyers need to remember that the location of the property is a huge contributory factor to its value as well. If you are considering a gorgeous property that is near a landfill and does not have access to water, is it actually valuable? Probably not. We have composed a list to make sure that you have properly considered your property’s location.

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Horses & Hydration: A Tricky Combination During the Hot Summer Months

By On June 15, 2016 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Horses & Hydration: A Tricky Combination During the Hot Summer Months
A horse’s water requirements can double if working during the summer months. Horses drink more water due to the increased temperature and humidity. A horse will need even more water if he/she is frequently being worked.

Horses need a lot of water
Horses need a lot of water

Dehydration can be extremely harmful to horses. If your horse has not consumed water within two days, consult your veterinarian.

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Equestrian Barn Styles

By On June 6, 2016 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse

choosing a style of barn to build can be challenging. Different barn styles can accommodate various budgets, storage requirements, and ventilation/light options.

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Energy and Protein Levels of Hay

By On May 28, 2016 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse

Do you know the energy and protein levels of your hay? What about the energy and protein requirements of your horse based on their type, condition, and workload?

The energy and protein content of hay depends on what type of hay it is. Hays are categorized into two different types; grass hays and legume hays.

Grass Hays
Compared to legume hay, grass hays have:
o More fiber (due to increased stalks)
o Less protein
o Fewer calories per pound

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Tips for Selling The Barn

By On May 23, 2016 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else, How To Sell A Horse Property

Owners want to ensure that their horses will be content and happy. It is common to see horse people that are just as concerned about the living conditions of their horses as they are their own. So HorseProperties.Net came up with a few tips to make sure that your stable is sellable.

Tips for the Barn:
• Tidy up! Sweep the aisles, take down cobwebs, put away barn tools, and store non-essential tack.
• Organize tack room. Especially for showings, make sure the tack room is clutter free and only has the minimal amount of tack. If your tack room is too packed, it will make the room appear smaller than it actually is.
• Muck stalls. Make sure to add clean shavings as well. It will leave potential buyers with a fresh, orderly first impression of your barn.

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What to Consider When Taking Photos of Your Property

By On May 17, 2016 · Leave a Comment · In Everything Else, How To Sell A Horse Property

Well-taken pictures can influence a buyer to pursue a particular home. When shopping for a home online, you determine your first impression by the photos of the property. So one of the keys to correctly advertising your property is to make sure that your photos are professional-quality. Whether you are taking the property photos or […]

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Achieving Success on Small Acreage

By On May 10, 2016 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse

Be aware of the horse-per-acre ratio. You must be aware of how many acres are needed to provide your horse will enough pasture. The ratio is highly variable though. It depends on the type of grass in the pasture, the soil, the expected amount of hours grazed, pasture management, and the weather. In some cases, one horse only requires 1 acre, if the pasture is good. Yet if the pasture is poor, one horse might need 2.5 acres.

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3 Tips To Know When Listing Your Property

By On May 3, 2016 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, How To Sell A Horse Property

Buying a new property is exciting. Yet the excitement usually fades when you realize that you must also sell your old property. They’re a few ways that the selling process can be made easier. Since the majority of new potential buyers will see your property through a listing, it is important that your listing is […]

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Need a barn name for your horse?

By On April 26, 2016 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Need a barn name for your horse?
Some horsewomen/men name their horses after a particular trend, while others keep the name the horse arrived with. But what happens when your new horse does not have a name?

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Reducing The Cost Of Contract Work

By On April 13, 2016 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else, How To Buy A Horse Property, How To Sell A Horse Property

When starting a home improvement project, you will most likely have to hire a contractor. Contractors can be expensive and trying to save on costs can be challenging. To ensure that you save as much money as possible, here are a few ways that you can decrease the price of contract work.

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