whatever asked:


So anyways I’ve leased horses from people before before but now I am leasing out MY horse (part lease, on property at the farm where he is boarded). I’m really nervous. Does anyone have any advice/experiences to help me out? I’m going to have a contract, what should be on it? Should I go to the barn the first couple times the leaser rides to make sure everything goes well? What should I watch out for? Please help me lol
Thanks everybody.
I would definetly have a trial ride, I was just wondering if I should go out on the first few rides after that when the lessee rides just to make sure everything goes well.
I am not just leasing him out for the money, he is a young horse and between school and the job that pays his board I can’t ride him as much as I would like to, so I decided to part lease him out. It would be most likely to someone I know. And I could get sued if he stepped on the foot of the person that brings him in at night/feeds him (etc) too but that doesn’t mean I shouldn’t board him. Trust me, I know how little lease contracts actually mean but at least it shows the lessee the expectations I have for them.

Should I not let the lessee use my more expensive bridle? (they would be using my tack, but my saddle needs replacing anyway, but my bridle is new and expensive) Should I restrict them to using the crappy bridle?

affordable horse property

ladyknightcasamawary asked:


I am moving into a new house and property soon. It is 21 acres and I am very excited as it means I have the land to keep a horse. The trouble is, it is overgrown and covered in weeds and stuff such as lantana.

Once it is slashed and the rubbish trees bulldoaed. How exactly do I prepare it so the grass is acceptable for horse grazing? I will not be getting a horse for at least 4 months after we move but I want to start now as I have a feeling it will take that long to become good pasture.

HUBERT

Tim Stewart asked:


For some, enjoying life is about spending time with family and friends. For some, a round of golf is the ideal way to unwind - whether they are able to get out once a month, once a weekend or simply whenever they are able to get out on the fairways and greens. For others however, really living is what takes place when they are able to spend time with their horses.

Those who have a passion for the equestrian will find that Brigadoon - an equestrian community near Aiken, South Carolina - gives them access to all of the best that life has to offer. Rather than simply being a community where neighbors get together with one another, Brigadoon is a community in which those who love horses and want to have the space to enjoy them can come together.

Much like those communities that feature properties that surround a golf course, the neighborhoods at Brigadoon surround the Brigadoon Common. The Common is, in effect, 40 acres of land that has been committed to the purpose of allowing those whose passion for all things equestrian to come together. Whether practicing dressage, preparing your horse for competition in show jumping or training your horse for speed on the Brigadoon dirt training track as well as a covered arena, there are few things that have not been planned for.

That, of course, also includes the fact that not everyone who lives at Brigadoon will be thinking about getting his or her horse into the performance ring. For those who simply want to be able to enjoy a long, leisurely ride as an escape, Brigadoon offers plenty of undeveloped green space that’s just waiting to be explored. Likewise, at Brigadoon, you’ll find that there are over eighteen miles of private trails for those who are members of this equestrian community.

Others who are looking to be more engaged with both their horses as well as their neighbors in the Brigadoon community will find that there is plenty of space set aside for games of polo as well as taking part in fox hunts and other competitions. After all, for some, it’s hard to get away from their competitive streak even when they are outside of the business community.

Relaxation means different things to different people. For some, it’s all about doing nothing; for others relaxation is all about finding a way to participate in and genuinely enjoy the activities within their community. Those who know that their greatest satisfaction often comes when they are able to be on horseback and spending time with others who share that passion will find that the Brigadoon community offers everything that they are looking for - and then some.

Brigadoon is not just about just horses, nor is it simply about the space that you need to enjoy the time you have with your horse and to take part in a variety of different activities. Instead, Brigadoon is a community designed especially for those who know that their lives would simply not be the same if it were missing an equestrian component.



STEFAN

Joe Cline asked:


As a property owner, you should be aware of which properties you own that are exempt under Texas law. Fortunately that information is readily accessible to you and may be discerned through the reading of chapters 41 and 42 of the Texas Property Code. Real property is discussed in chapter 41, and personal property is reviewed in chapter 42.

Only two types of real property are exempt in Texas: cemetery plots and homesteads. Cemetery plots are relatively straightforward; however there are some limitations on what makes a homestead: A homestead may be claimed by either single adults or families can be rural or urban and, if urban, can be used both as a home and business. An urban homestead may have up to ten acres on one or more lots, while a rural homestead is limited to 200 acres for a family. For a single individual, the same boundaries apply for urban but are lessened to 100 acres for rural homesteads.

Further certain liens may apply to homesteads, despite their exemption under the Property Code. These liens are typically for purchase money, for taxes due on the property or for work and materials needed for property improvements agreed upon through a written contract. Additionally, if a homestead is sold the proceeds from the sale is only exempt for six months following the transaction.

Through chapter 42, again, there are only two types of exemptions: an aggregate exemption and an unlimited exemption. An aggregate exemption is for specific types of personal property and is limited by the value of said property. For example, if the property does not value more than $60,000 for a family or $30,000 for a single adult, it may be eligible for an aggregate exemption. If the property exceeds either bracket, he or she must choose which items are exempt and which are not. These items may only include: home furnishings and family heirlooms; provisions for consumption; farming/ranching vehicles and implements; tools, equipment, etc. used in one’s profession; jewelry valuing no more than 25 percent of the exemption; clothing; two firearms; sporting equipment; cars - one for each member of the family with a driver’s license; horses, mules, donkeys, 12 cattle, 60 of other livestock and 120 fowl; and household pets.

For property not included in the aggregate exemption, an unlimited exemption may be sought. This type of exemption does not take value into account and covers current wages; health aids; and alimony or similar types of support.

Exemption may also apply to certain funds such as college funds or retirement plans. Additionally there are humanitarian exemptions and exemptions for public benefit programs applying to police officers, fire fighters, judicial system employees, educational system employees, and state, county and municipal employees. To know exactly which exemptions apply to you access the Texas Property Code and review chapters 41 and 42. It is best, in these types of situations, to be as informed as possible, so you do not lose more than you must and that you save all that you can.

Source: http://www.13network.com/hupdocs/HUPexemptproperty05.pdf



JAMIE

anonymous asked:


Just like us, our horses get stressed. Stress seems to be an inevitable part of modern life and we can even pass on such feelings and problems to our pets and animal companions. In the same way when our animals become stressed we know it and it affects our riding and enjoyment.

But how damaging really is tension and anxiety. How can we avoid it and why is it important for animals as well as people?

Stress is a natural response of the body to something that threatens it whether that threat is mental or a physical accident or a disease. When the body senses that something bad may happen to it, cells release chemicals that start to protect the body from what ‘might happen’. This threat to the body might be a sudden change in the weather, a new horse in the field that might cause a fight, some change to management regime or maybe the loss of a companion in the same field. Some of the chemicals that the body releases in such situations are natural steroids which calm damage in the body down whether that damage occurs in the mind or the muscles. Other chemicals start to prepare the body for taking evasive action i.e. running away quickly.

So we can see that stress is actually a natural state of the body. If we or our horses did not get worried or stressed about things to some degree we would be much more likely to get into trouble in difficult or dangerous situations. The trouble comes however when stress continues for long periods of time without us being able to get away from what is causing it. Then the natural chemicals in the body that are supposed to protect the body actually start having negative effects. The body steroid hormones start weakening the immune system, body chemicals make us ‘revved up’ in order to escape the stress and cannot do so and by products of all this chemical activity called ‘free radicals’ start damaging the cells and make us grow older more quickly. It is a bit like ‘revving up’ an engine for a long period without going anywhere. Of course it is not good for the engine after a while. Recent studies show that short periods of stress are actually good for the body because the healing process of the body afterwards gives it a lift. If a person has no occasional challenge to make them think more acutely the brain degenerates and becomes less able to function well.

So what does all this mean for horses? It means that if your horse is locked up in a stable for prolonged periods and does not like this it can get stressed and this damages its health. It means that horses that loose their companions and are then left by themselves get ill eventually. It means that if a horse is constantly worried about a heavy competition schedule and non-stop traveling it is likely to get ill relatively easily.

How do we prevent the longer type of stress causing damage to our horses? The key is of course good management and an understanding of how a horses mind works. For many people this is not natural and it is worth reading up on how horses behave in the wild and in domestication and trying to fit in more with what a horse is happy with. For example most people are well aware that horses like to be fed at regular times during the day and get stressed out if regimes are upset. If a horse never knows when its feed is coming it is a constant state of anxiety.

When a horse has been stressed for prolonged periods of time sometimes extra help is needed. Bad experiences can affect a horse strongly for the rest of his or her life - just like a person. In the same way a period of one month’s stress because of an inability to get on with another horse in the same field may take several weeks to get over after normality has returned and this is where herbs can fit in nicely.

Many herbs are great at tackling stress and help animals adapt to stressful situations. The most important of these are called ‘Adaptogens’ (help bodies adapt). Examples of such plants are Indian and chinese ginsengs, Astragalus and even tumeric. Other plants have strong antioxidant properties which help get rid of toxic free radicals which are releases at times of stress. Most people think of different types of food, vitamins and minerals as being the only sources of antioxidants but many herbs are specifically more powerful than anything else at providing this form of protection.

So when horses and people are stressed the strategic use of herbal mixes to reduce stress can make an enormous difference. Rather than reaching for the diazepam a quick drink of a suitable herbal drink can get you back on the right track in an hour or two when otherwise you might be uptight for days. In the same way for horses the careful use of a good herb blend can help your horse recover quickly from a difficult situation or cope with stress more easily until you are able to remove the underlying cause.



JOAN