| One of the greatest joys of owning a horse and | | | | at least 2 acres per horse, though this may vary in |
| stable at your home is that you can ride anytime you | | | | certain counties and cities. They should also have an |
| feel like it. You don't have to commute to the stable | | | | abundance of grass and fresh water. |
| each day. Just walk right out your back door and | | | | Before owning a horse and stable you should be very |
| down to the barn, saddle up and you're ready to go. | | | | well organized and have things planned to save you |
| With home horse keeping you don't have to rely on | | | | time labor and money. There are many products now |
| others for your horse care, unless you opt to pay | | | | days that can make life much easier. For instance, |
| someone to so your horse stable chores. You are in | | | | instead of having a barn built you can purchase a |
| full control of the level of horse care your horse gets | | | | modular barn. This is great because if you ever decide |
| on a daily basis. | | | | to move you can take it with you. |
| Another advantage to owning a horse and stable at | | | | You can also install automatic water fountains in your |
| your home is there is the possibility of having lower | | | | barn this saves on the labor of having to refill water |
| monthly expenses if you already have the land, a | | | | buckets everyday. You just need to clean them every |
| suitable horse barn, pastures & riding arena. | | | | so often and make sure they aren't leaking. They also |
| If you plan on keeping your horse at home it is very | | | | have automatic hay and grain feeders, a lil pricey but it |
| important to make sure you have the space and | | | | will save you time and money from having to hire |
| facilities I just mentioned. I many suburban areas, local | | | | someone else to do it. |
| zoning ordinances apply and you must the minimum | | | | All you have to do is load the hay or grain in and set |
| requirements for owning a horse and barn. You may | | | | the timing on the feeders and they will automatically |
| very well find restrictions in your deed concerning | | | | drop the hay or grain for your horse, though I strongly |
| horse facilities and horse care. You will want to read | | | | suggest that you still check on your horses during |
| over them thoroughly and fully comply with the laws. | | | | feeding time. These are just some examples of how |
| Ideally horses should be in the most natural | | | | you can save time and money when owning a horse |
| environment as possible. They should have large areas | | | | and stable at your home. You'll spend some money up |
| to roam freely. Most suburban areas require you have | | | | front but save in the long run. |