3 acre horse farm layout

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several horses grazing in an enclosed area

A small property that is well-managed works just as well as a larger one. The key is to keep pastures dry and free of manure and maintain paddocks that can be used to help save grass.

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a map shows the location of several different types of plants and animals in this area

I took the time to walk through most of my pastures a few days ago. I recommend doing this fairly often to keep a mental forage inventory. It is best to record the findings. Some use fancy electron…

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two diagrams showing the layout and location of an outdoor space with trees, bushes, and flowers

Purchasing your dream horse property often comes with unexpected challenges as you move from the imagined luxuries of barn life to the realities of having horses outside your backdoor. This is especially true if, like many people, you end up purchasing a home on acreage without the benefit of a complete horse set up

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an aerial view of a field with lots of trees

My first two years of horsekeeping, I used my turnout area more or less continuously. (My first spring, I did keep them in the corral behind the barn for about a month while the last snow melted, the ground dried out, and the grass grew in; the second year it wasn't as muddy so I didn't need to do this). This year I finally divided my pasture into three sections and started rotating. I noticed a big difference in the condition of the grass and land. Here are some before and after pictures…

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