If
you're someone loves horses, so much in fact that you own a couple of them (or
you're planning to in the near future) and you're in the market for a new
house, then one of your top priorities may be to find the kind of property that
is considered to be horse-friendly. If you're not exactly sure where to get
started or about all of the things that you should be looking for, we've got a
list of the top five things you should consider when shopping for a
horse-friendly property below:
Are the pastures well taken care of? Although the person selling the property
may initially tell you that it is quite horse-friendly, the condition of the
pastures will confirm whether or not that is the case. If they have been
properly maintained, you should not be able to see a lot of weeds. Plus, there
will not be toxic plants that horses can eat. One website that provides a list
of non-toxic and toxic plants is ASPCA.org.
Are the water sources adequate? None of us, including animals, are able to
go very long without water. That's why another thing that you should be
inquiring about is if the property has adequate enough water sources for your
horses. This means that you should be looking for some kind of lake or creek or
river that they can drink water from, aside from the stable that you plan to
build or may already be on the property.
Is there a recent survey of the property? Something else that you definitely need to
do is have the land surveyed. That way you can know what the property lines
are, which natural water sources actually belong to you and the improvements
and repairs that need to be made on the property. That said, unfortunately, one
mistake that a lot of people tend to make is not having their property surveyed
before making an offer. So, unless your real estate attorney tells you that
it's not necessary to have one, invest in hiring a professional surveyor. For
tips on hiring a land surveyor, visit Point to Point Survey and put "hiring
a land surveyor" in the search field.
Is there a separate septic tank or sewer system for the barn? As it relates to finding the right kind of horse property, something
else that you should do is ask if there is a separate septic tank or sewer
system aside from the one that is attached to the house. Horses tend to produce
quite a bit of manure and you definitely don't want to find out the hard way
that there is not another waste system in place that's specifically for them.
Speaking of manure, also don't forget to ask if there's a proper place to store
and dispose of it too.
What's the zoning situation? If after going through this checklist, you
realize that you've found the ideal property, before getting your stable design
where you're planning to put your Treadall Horse
Mats together, there's one more thing to look into: the zoning
situation. If you don't ask, you could find out that you are on a piece of
property where you actually are not allowed to keep horses (and that would be a
real shame). You can find out about zoning issues in any city but going to the
local county clerk's office. Best of luck to you!
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