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Jul
27
Pony*Luver asked:
I want to build a few pole corrals on my property, but I can’t find any information on how to go about doing it. Is there any websites, articles or books someone could point me to that will tell more about how to build a corral for my horse?
I want to build a few pole corrals on my property, but I can’t find any information on how to go about doing it. Is there any websites, articles or books someone could point me to that will tell more about how to build a corral for my horse?
I want it to be just a simple outdoors, box corral about the size of a stall that I can house my horse in for going on trail rides over the summer. I really would prefer to use wood, I’m avoiding using the metal or portable kind. Any tips? Thank you!
JEFFRY
Jul
19
Filed Under (Pets) by horse
Lydia V Kelly asked:
When you have horses for sale you will inevitably have clients out to see your horse in person. If you have not had much experience in buying and selling horses, it is hard to know how best to present your horse to bring out his best characteristics for the clients.
The first thing to keep in mind is that first impressions can may or break a sale. Take a look at your barn. Is it clean and presentable? Are the stalls cleaned out, the aisle raked or swept, and the paddocks well fenced and clear of dangerous obstacles? If not you may need to upgrade your barn. From some facilities this can be a simple clean-up job. Other places are a lost cause and need lots of time and money to make them presentable. If this is the case you might want to look into boarding your sales horse at a local stable that has a good standard of care.
Assuming that your facility is in good shape you next need to consider your horse. While you can’t help it if your horse is shaggy in the winter, but whether sleek coated or extra hairy your horse should be groomed to a shine. If he is especially dusty but it is too cold for a bath you can hot towel the coat rubbing out the worst of the dirt. Excess hairs should be trimmed so that they are tidy. If your horse has white markings they should be scrubbed so that any stains are taken out. If the weather is nice the best idea is to give your horse a thorough bath to show him off the best.
Depending on your horse’s breed and discipline, you should ensure that your horse looks well suited to his job. If your horse is a show prospect he should look as though he could go to a show tomorrow. If he is a pleasure horse he should be clean and well trimmed, but he should not look as though he is ring-ready. Know your horse’s discipline and groom accordingly.
If your horse is a baby or cannot be ridden, make sure there is a free arena or paddock that the buyers can watch your horse move freely in. If your horse is started under saddle be sure to have a safe, fenced area in which the buyer can try the horse. Any tack, equipment, halters and brushes should be clean and in good repair. Make sure that there is someone who can ride your horse for the client before they try him as they will want to see him go under saddle.
For horses who are experienced in the ring or who have accomplishments under their belts it is a good idea to have an album of photographs or a video available to show the buyers when they arrive. For homebreds it is a good idea to have photos of the sire and dam if they are not available to be seen on property.
When the buyers arrive your horse should be in its stall, well groomed and ready to show. Your tack should be near at hand so you don’t need to waste time trying to find it. Most buyers will want to see the horse without tack first, then under saddle. If your horse is hot and needs to be longed or ridden before the buyer arrives, spend time well in advance preparing him, then bring him back into the barn to meet the clients. Be honest with them about your preparation of the horse, to do otherwise is dishonest and could lead to disaster if the client buys the horse and becomes injured because they did not know what the horse was really like.
Take your time with the clients, but be aware that they may have other place to go and be on a time limit. If they are interested go ahead and show them your other horses, but many buyers are focused on the horse they are looking at and have no desire to see the rest of the farm.
By presenting your farm and your horse at their best you increase the chance that the buyer will not only want to purchase your horse, but that they will be willing to pay the price you are asking. A poorly groomed horse at an unkempt facility only makes buyers want to dicker with the price and may completely turn them off before they even truly look at the horse. Taking good care of your horse and your clients will give you the best chance for a successful sale.
MARLON
When you have horses for sale you will inevitably have clients out to see your horse in person. If you have not had much experience in buying and selling horses, it is hard to know how best to present your horse to bring out his best characteristics for the clients.
The first thing to keep in mind is that first impressions can may or break a sale. Take a look at your barn. Is it clean and presentable? Are the stalls cleaned out, the aisle raked or swept, and the paddocks well fenced and clear of dangerous obstacles? If not you may need to upgrade your barn. From some facilities this can be a simple clean-up job. Other places are a lost cause and need lots of time and money to make them presentable. If this is the case you might want to look into boarding your sales horse at a local stable that has a good standard of care.
Assuming that your facility is in good shape you next need to consider your horse. While you can’t help it if your horse is shaggy in the winter, but whether sleek coated or extra hairy your horse should be groomed to a shine. If he is especially dusty but it is too cold for a bath you can hot towel the coat rubbing out the worst of the dirt. Excess hairs should be trimmed so that they are tidy. If your horse has white markings they should be scrubbed so that any stains are taken out. If the weather is nice the best idea is to give your horse a thorough bath to show him off the best.
Depending on your horse’s breed and discipline, you should ensure that your horse looks well suited to his job. If your horse is a show prospect he should look as though he could go to a show tomorrow. If he is a pleasure horse he should be clean and well trimmed, but he should not look as though he is ring-ready. Know your horse’s discipline and groom accordingly.
If your horse is a baby or cannot be ridden, make sure there is a free arena or paddock that the buyers can watch your horse move freely in. If your horse is started under saddle be sure to have a safe, fenced area in which the buyer can try the horse. Any tack, equipment, halters and brushes should be clean and in good repair. Make sure that there is someone who can ride your horse for the client before they try him as they will want to see him go under saddle.
For horses who are experienced in the ring or who have accomplishments under their belts it is a good idea to have an album of photographs or a video available to show the buyers when they arrive. For homebreds it is a good idea to have photos of the sire and dam if they are not available to be seen on property.
When the buyers arrive your horse should be in its stall, well groomed and ready to show. Your tack should be near at hand so you don’t need to waste time trying to find it. Most buyers will want to see the horse without tack first, then under saddle. If your horse is hot and needs to be longed or ridden before the buyer arrives, spend time well in advance preparing him, then bring him back into the barn to meet the clients. Be honest with them about your preparation of the horse, to do otherwise is dishonest and could lead to disaster if the client buys the horse and becomes injured because they did not know what the horse was really like.
Take your time with the clients, but be aware that they may have other place to go and be on a time limit. If they are interested go ahead and show them your other horses, but many buyers are focused on the horse they are looking at and have no desire to see the rest of the farm.
By presenting your farm and your horse at their best you increase the chance that the buyer will not only want to purchase your horse, but that they will be willing to pay the price you are asking. A poorly groomed horse at an unkempt facility only makes buyers want to dicker with the price and may completely turn them off before they even truly look at the horse. Taking good care of your horse and your clients will give you the best chance for a successful sale.
MARLON
Jul
05
Filed Under (Investing) by horse
Kris Koonar asked:
High net worth individuals are investing in properties of a varied nature. There are those that serve them for their living purposes, while there are others to earn them major yields. These could be resorts and holiday homes to hotels and the like, where holiday makers throng during vacations. The high net worth individuals are also investing in racing cars, horses, jets for private and commercial use, yachts and boats.
Along with on-line financial research, the high net worth individuals are constantly tracking information on shares trading, travel, news and technology advances. They are becoming more and more net-savvy, according to the real estate professionals. The reason behind this is their tremendous capacity for investing. Luxury real estates continue to grow on the strength of the purchasing capacity of the high net worth individual.
Financial management tools now available in the market enable the high net worth individual understand the value of his high-end, real estate holdings which run into multiple properties. Today, high net worth individuals are glancing in the direction of luxury properties on islands.
With the number of high net worth individuals increasing, the right properties are running short. Properties that high net worth individuals try to locate are falling short of meeting with the expectations of the buyers. Properties have been selling out like hot cakes when the right kind of property is available or identified. The criteria for locating luxury properties for the high net worth individual are different from those for the common person.
Time is one of the criteria for high net worth individuals for who distance or proximity, accessibility and convenience are a priority. Prestige and lifestyle are two of the other criteria which are taken into consideration when locating luxury properties. Hence, to remain ahead of the common crowd, the high net worth individuals are constantly on the look out for properties approachable by private jets and more so on islands which are away from the ‘madding crowd’, yet approachable by them at short notice and for short periods of visit.
Properties that meet with the criteria of the high net worth individuals should be in close proximity to the mainland of residence. The house should be so architectured that the occupants should be able to capture the surrounding view from each of the rooms. These properties are created with the most luxurious of interiors, having sourced material from different parts of the world, like roof tops from India, doors from Sweden and windows from the US, granite from China and fireplaces from Holland.
The entire place is made to exude an impression of luxury with its number of rooms, spaciousness and lighting, the landscaped gardens and the driveways. The floors are richly carpeted, with a mix of modern and antique furniture and artifacts. The drapes too are rich and lend individuality and character to each room. A rich collection of books goes to make up a much treasured library to complement their home. Many of these properties are sea facing or on beaches from where the high net worth individuals are able to sail out on their private yachts.
STUART
High net worth individuals are investing in properties of a varied nature. There are those that serve them for their living purposes, while there are others to earn them major yields. These could be resorts and holiday homes to hotels and the like, where holiday makers throng during vacations. The high net worth individuals are also investing in racing cars, horses, jets for private and commercial use, yachts and boats.
Along with on-line financial research, the high net worth individuals are constantly tracking information on shares trading, travel, news and technology advances. They are becoming more and more net-savvy, according to the real estate professionals. The reason behind this is their tremendous capacity for investing. Luxury real estates continue to grow on the strength of the purchasing capacity of the high net worth individual.
Financial management tools now available in the market enable the high net worth individual understand the value of his high-end, real estate holdings which run into multiple properties. Today, high net worth individuals are glancing in the direction of luxury properties on islands.
With the number of high net worth individuals increasing, the right properties are running short. Properties that high net worth individuals try to locate are falling short of meeting with the expectations of the buyers. Properties have been selling out like hot cakes when the right kind of property is available or identified. The criteria for locating luxury properties for the high net worth individual are different from those for the common person.
Time is one of the criteria for high net worth individuals for who distance or proximity, accessibility and convenience are a priority. Prestige and lifestyle are two of the other criteria which are taken into consideration when locating luxury properties. Hence, to remain ahead of the common crowd, the high net worth individuals are constantly on the look out for properties approachable by private jets and more so on islands which are away from the ‘madding crowd’, yet approachable by them at short notice and for short periods of visit.
Properties that meet with the criteria of the high net worth individuals should be in close proximity to the mainland of residence. The house should be so architectured that the occupants should be able to capture the surrounding view from each of the rooms. These properties are created with the most luxurious of interiors, having sourced material from different parts of the world, like roof tops from India, doors from Sweden and windows from the US, granite from China and fireplaces from Holland.
The entire place is made to exude an impression of luxury with its number of rooms, spaciousness and lighting, the landscaped gardens and the driveways. The floors are richly carpeted, with a mix of modern and antique furniture and artifacts. The drapes too are rich and lend individuality and character to each room. A rich collection of books goes to make up a much treasured library to complement their home. Many of these properties are sea facing or on beaches from where the high net worth individuals are able to sail out on their private yachts.
STUART
Jul
04
Filed Under (Renting & Real Estate) by horse
Shelli asked:
I am moving to the Chicagoland area in a few years and want to be able to buy property in a area that will allow me to have a horse. In Alaska, you can ride your horse on the street in some areas and wanted to know if there are such towns in Illinois like that. I want to be ni more than an hour from Chicago city limits… Can someone throw some names of counties or towns I might try starting my home search on?
HOYT
I am moving to the Chicagoland area in a few years and want to be able to buy property in a area that will allow me to have a horse. In Alaska, you can ride your horse on the street in some areas and wanted to know if there are such towns in Illinois like that. I want to be ni more than an hour from Chicago city limits… Can someone throw some names of counties or towns I might try starting my home search on?
HOYT
Jul
02
Filed Under (Horses) by horse
Ride Like The Wind asked:
I’m assuming all of these areas are suitable for horses, since they were listed on a site made to lost horse properties, but I’m going to explore that a bit. So, I found these horse properties, located in both Maine, and New York. After looking at these properties, which area would you say is best suited for horses?
1)
http://www.horseproperties.net/index.php?option=com_hotproperty&task=view&id=881&Itemid=27
I’m assuming all of these areas are suitable for horses, since they were listed on a site made to lost horse properties, but I’m going to explore that a bit. So, I found these horse properties, located in both Maine, and New York. After looking at these properties, which area would you say is best suited for horses?
1)
http://www.horseproperties.net/index.php?option=com_hotproperty&task=view&id=881&Itemid=27
2)
http://www.horseproperties.net/index.php?option=com_hotproperty&task=view&id=1320&Itemid=27
3)
http://www.horseproperties.net/index.php?option=com_hotproperty&task=view&id=1343&Itemid=27
Those three properties are in our price range, and would have a wide margin for renovations, as well as vet care cost.
We have a budget of $300,00, maybe a bit more, we are not quite sure yet. Anyways, we love the above three properties, but which area, and property would be most suitable for horses, and possibly agriculture?
I have two horses, and my friend has one, and we also board 1, or 2 horses at a time (not currently, of course)
I have to say, a ‘double trailer’ does not sound good. As nice as the land is, the house has to be somewhat nice also. So, out of the first two, which do you think is most suitable? Plus, we’d also like to stay in Maine, which is why we both like the first two.
NATHANAEL
