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How Horse Farms Work During COVID-19 Pandemic?

By On May 4, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

The Covid-19 pandemic has introduced unprecedented uncertainty into every facet of human existence. Owners of horse farms and equestrian estates are not exempt. Governments have placed strict restrictions on movement and social gatherings in a bid to stem the spread of the virus. Specifically to the animal rearing industry, there are government regulations in some quarters suspending nonessential workers and implementing strict compliance measures for essential employees. Horse owners are not strangers to the idea of isolation as a means of curbing the spread of epidemics. Social distancing and isolation are regular disease prevention practices in most horse farms. As a horse property owner, here are some measures you can put in place to keep your business running during this period:

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Tips for small-acreage horse farms

By On May 1, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Auction Properties, Barn and Horse, How To Buy A Horse Property

How to organize a small horse farm
Some of the aspects your farm needs to have are:
You need to have a decent pasture with few-to-no weeds.

Every aspect of your farm (horses, water, mud, manure, grass…) needs to function together. Therefore, you need to organize a system where you will be able to easily connect all of these.
As the owner, you need to have an easy way to clean your farm. You need to ensure that there is no mud or manure is piling up, especially during the rainy season.

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How To Clean A Horse Stable Before selling

By On April 6, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In How To Sell A Horse Property

. Cleaning a horse stable before selling it results in two major benefits for the sellers. Firstly, it will make the horse stable much more appealing to prospective horse property buyers, which means it will be much easier to sell it. Secondly, it will considerably increase the selling price and we all know that everybody wants to sell their equestrian property at the highest possible price.
If your current aim is to sell your horse stable, here are the cleaning strategies you need to apply before you enter the process. Study our instructions carefully and follow them closely. We guarantee you will be satisfied with the results.
Thorough cleaning requires a plan

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How to Care for a Horse

By On February 23, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

If you’re the proud new owner of an equestrian estate, horse ranch or horse farm, you’re about to start the fun part; taking care of it. Besides taking care of the horse real estate you also have to rake care of the horses.
Unfortunately, horses are not cheap to maintain, but owning a horse can be done on a budget. By far and away the easiest way to own a horse is if you have your own horse property, for every horse you have you should allow 1 acre of land. Of course this can vary depending on the type of land and the size and breed of your horses. After all, a 12hh pony won’t need as much land as a 16hh Clydesdale. Horses can also be relatively easy to look after. As long as they have food, water, shelter and companionship, they are pretty happy.

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Horse Farms And Muddy High-Traffic Areas

By On January 22, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Horse farm and ranch owners displease a few things as much as mud.
As inconvenient as mud is for us, it is for horses too. The difference between you and your horse is that you can do something about this muddy problem. The worst part about mud is that it is present regardless of the season. But that shouldn’t be a step back.
While we certainly can’t control the weather and the chemistry behind soil and water, other viable solutions will help you deal with muddy high-traffic areas. Therefore, stick with us and find out what are the best six tools that will help you solve your proble

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10 Negotiation Skills That Will Help You to Sell a Horse Property Faster

By On January 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment · In Auction Properties, How To Sell A Horse Property

One of the biggest mistakes that we make in real estate is failing to negotiate properly. At times, the buyer is too rigid or stubborn or the seller is too friendly or persuaded by the buyer easily.
It’s best to develop and improve your negotiation skills before trying to sell your horse property to avoid losing your precious time and hard-earned money in the long run.
The majority of horse properties are not sold for the asking price because interested buyers will always offer a price that he or she wants to seek leverage. You’ll also have to seek leverage to get the price that you want.
If you are in a hurry to sell your property, the buyer can use it against you easily. Therefore, it’s always important not to appear desperate in front of your buyers. Buyers can smell desperation a mile away and use it against you.
This means that you need to plan and prepare adequately before you start contacting buyers. In general, the person who is most prepared wins. The selling process is not as complex as you think. You only need to learn how to play the hardball while being reasonable, transparent and fair.

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5 reasons to sell your equestrian farm: how to make it successfully

By On November 21, 2019 · Leave a Comment · In Auction Properties, How To Sell A Horse Property

5 reasons to sell your equestrian farm: how to make it successfully

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Where do horse properties lose the most money?

By On November 6, 2019 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else, How To Buy A Horse Property

with all good things, horse ownership has its downsides as well. For one – it’s not a thing you want to get into without the proper resources. There are many costs related to owning a horse property and maintaining the animals themselves.

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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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Effective Cooling Strategies for Summer Riding

By On September 18, 2019 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Horse riding on a hot day can be challenging and tiring. Use our tips to avoid overheating, enjoy riding and take care after the horse.
Many love summer for its warmth and long daylight hours. However, high temperatures in the middle of the season and day are very uncomfortable. Especially if you like horse riding. The fact is that horses are not designed for a hot climate and quite difficult tolerated high heat. If you are the owner of a stable or a horse, you are aware of several effective ways to cool an animal, as well as myths that have been prevalent for a long time. Manufacturers of various horse care products try to engage with customers by offering modern products.

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