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7 Things To Consider Before Choosing Timber For A Horse Stable

By On November 14, 2022 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, How To Buy A Horse Property

There are a variety of materials you can choose for your barn, shed, or table. Brick, steel, and timber are all materials that are commonly used to build stables on a horse farm. Timber tends to be the most popular among all. You must remember that before opting for timber without a second thought, there are some factors you have to consider: the horse’s comfort, health, safety, stable maintenance, durability, appearance and more.

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How to Prepare Your Horse Barn for an Earthquake

By On September 24, 2022 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

There are ways to prepare your horse barn for an earthquake and save your precious animals from harm. Keep calm and get ready on time.

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How to Transform Your Garage Into a Stable

By On March 8, 2021 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse

Many people love horses but don’t have enough land on their property to build a stable from scratch. Because of this, you might think that their dream of owning a horse can never become a reality. Nothing could be further from the truth – as long as they have an empty garage.
The garage is actually an extremely versatile place that can be used for more things than you can imagine – including being converted into a stable. We hope that after reading this article, you will know how to do it in your own garage – especially since, in reality, it’s not as hard as it might seem. 

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Tips for restoring an old horse barn

By On February 25, 2021 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Looking at that old horse barn, it slowly starts becoming obvious that it has seen better days. Time flies by, the wear and tear start to show, and the years of heavy rain, snow, and baking summers don’t forget to leave their mark. But now, while the construction still bravely defies gravity, it’s time to set it to rights. Be it for a cosmetic update or radical renovation – we’ve rounded up some tips for restoring an old horse barn that will help you give its four-hoofed lodgers a proper home.

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Build a Horse Farm from the Ground Up

By On January 28, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse

Horse farming is popular among Americans. A study commissioned by the American Horse Council Foundation showed there were 9.2 million horses in 2017. If you want to bring your dream of owning a horse farm to life, here are some tips to get you started. Start with a Concrete Vision Horse farming is one of the toughest forms of agricultural investment. Horses are sensitive animals and they require a lot of care to make a worthy investment. With this in mind, write down your vision and take time to evaluate it, consider what you want from your horse property. Are you interested in breeding, rearing studs for horseracing, start a riding facility, or what’s your vision? Once you have a solid vision, it is easier to get started on the planning stage.

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The Excellent Arena Surface Footing for Dressage. How to Create

By On December 20, 2019 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, How To Buy A Horse Property

Which Is the Ideal Arena Surface?
Well, the ideal arena surface is somewhere in between too hard and too soft. If the arena surface is too soft, it makes the horse work harder and so its muscles can easily become fatigued. This can only lead to muscle injuries, so you will want to avoid that. Instead, the arena surface must offer some resistance to let the horse easily push off.
But, a too hard arena surface can have negative consequences too. In this case, the toes of the horse cannot penetrate the surface, which can lead to an imbalance of the horse when its leg hits the surface. The angles of the joints will change and so his muscles and ligaments will be overwhelmingly burden.

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8 Design Tips for Your Dream Horse Barn

By On September 21, 2019 · Leave a Comment · In Auction Properties, Barn and Horse, Everything Else, How To Buy A Horse Property, How To Sell A Horse Property

As an owner, you’ve considered building a top-notch pole barn for your horses. You already have the land set aside. You’ve been consciously saving your money. So, there’s half the battle…
Now that you’ve pulled the trigger, you’re tasked with designing a floor plan for your equine facility. Deciphering between your needs and wants and determining how those will affect your budget can be exhausting. Just when you think you have it all figured out, you start to second guess yourself on building size, features, materials, etc. Grrrr!
Don’t give up just yet. Sometimes you need a push in the right direction. In this article, we detail our eight design tips to consider when building your dream horse barn. From stall sizes to ventilation systems, we’ve got you covered. What once was an idea will become a reality in no time!

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Basic rural property inspection tips

By On September 4, 2019 · Leave a Comment · In Auction Properties, How To Buy A Horse Property

When buying a horse property in a rural area, the first thing you must check is access to local amenities. The proximity to schools and healthcare should be your top priority. Furthermore, check where the grocery stores and other shops you might use are located. If you need an hour to get breakfast, you might want to look for another house.

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Building A Horse Property

By On August 22, 2019 · Leave a Comment · In How To Buy A Horse Property

Building a horse property is definitely no easy business. This is a small ecosystem all on its own, designed to perfectly house your equestrian pets and provide them with the best possible care. And it’s more complicated than designing a random house. However, if you put your mind to it, and go through all the needed steps – you’ll have absolutely no problems!

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12 Things To Know Before Buying Equestrian Real Estate

By On July 12, 2019 · Leave a Comment · In Auction Properties, How To Buy A Horse Property

You would have thought that buying horse property is just like purchasing any other real estate, but the reality is different. Purchasing equestrian real estate is unlike purchasing any other type of real estate and you have to keep in mind various factors that will ultimately determine your final decision.

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