Likewise do not let the horses graze the grass down to three inches or shorter. ![]() As a general rule of thumb, you should allot one acre per horse. Small farms are often victims of overgrazed and overstocked pastures. Keeping it GreenĪ well managed pasture will not only keep your farm looking beautiful, it will provide forage and a space for your horses to exercise. Keep in mind it may cost more to buy in small quantities (weekly rather than bimonthly) however your horses will appreciate having the extra space to graze. ![]() You can also use an extra stall to store shavings and various farm equipment. If you do not want to add extra storage facilities, consider building a barn with a gambrel or other pitched roof to allow for hay and miscellaneous storage. One of the biggest challenges of a small farm is storage space. Decide what is most important to you and design your farm around that. If you want a 100'x200' ring and 5 acres for pasture, you may have to forgo large storage areas. This is where prioritization comes into play. However, once you add a barn, hay/bedding/miscellaneous storage, manure bin, riding ring and trailer/equipment parking - there may be little real estate left for pastures. A smaller facility means that everything needs to be carefully thought out.īuying 10 acres for 2-3 horses sounds like a lot of space at first. Today's horse owners are more likely to have farms that are 5-10 acres in size, especially if they are near the suburbs. Gone are the days when having a 20-plus acre farm is the norm. ![]() The difference between a mediocre versus well-designed farmette is all in the details. Have you ever dreamed of owning a small horse farm? Before you head out to find several acres for your dream farm, it's important to have a layout and management plan in mind.
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