| A horse farm is probably one of the most | | | | space? Is it convenient to the house, the |
| beautiful real estate properties there is. As | | | | road or driveway, and the pastures? |
| you drive up the drive, you're met with a | | | | |
| picturesque view: A red roofed white two | | | | Water supply |
| story house with a large red barn next to it, | | | | |
| surrounded by immaculate board fences and | | | | Anther item to consider is water supply. If |
| green pastures. Of course, there are several | | | | you have a drought, an ample water supply |
| horses staring over the fence at you, their | | | | could be the difference between your farm |
| coats gleaming in the sunshine. | | | | going under or surviving. Ideally, you should |
| | | | have at least two sources of water - a well |
| But aside from its looks, what makes a good | | | | and a creek, for example. Be sure that you |
| horse farm? If you're planning on buying or | | | | have pipes carrying the water to key |
| building a horse farm, here are a few things | | | | locations, such as the water trough and the |
| to keep in mind. | | | | barn. |
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| The house | | | | The pastures |
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| It might seem like an obvious thing, but be | | | | How much pasture does the farm have? Is it |
| certain that if a house is on the farm, that | | | | steep? Is it good quality? Would any of it be |
| it will fulfill your needs for a house. It | | | | suitable for hay fields? All of these are |
| wouldn't make sense to buy a farm and have to | | | | questions you should ask yourself. |
| build a new house. | | | | |
| | | | Of course, these factors are only the very |
| The barn | | | | basics. Before buying a horse farm, you |
| | | | should take many factors into consideration |
| Once again, make sure that the barn fits your | | | | to ensure that not only are you getting what |
| needs. Two main things you should consider | | | | you need, but you're also making a sound |
| are size and convenience. Does it have enough | | | | financial decision. |