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http://www.jumpintogreenerpastures.com/ - Are you planning to buy an equestrian property in Charlottesville Virginia? Buying a horse farm is far different from buying a traditional homes for sale. Here are few important tips to consider when buying a Charlottesville VA horse farm for sale. For more buying tips, call me, Pam Dent at 434 960-0161.
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10 Things to Consider Before Buying a
Charlottesville Horse Farm(Part 1)
PAM DENTe-PRO, SRES, SFR
www.jumpintogreenerpastures.com
Shopping for Charlottesville horse farms for sale is very different from shopping for traditional
homes for sale.
There is a lot of points to consider, not just the property and amenities.
Here are a few important tips to
consider when buying a Charlottesville VA horse farm for sale:
Begin with a wish list
Make a list of all the features you want in your dream Charlottesville equestrian property.
This will give you parameters to begin with for your horse farm shopping and narrow down your search.
LocationLocation affects everything, from access to land for trail
riding, schools and proximity to the town.
Tour the area around the Charlottesville horse farm first to get the bigger picture and get a feel of the
community and the types of local activities going on.
Learn more about what you can get from Charlottesville horse farms by visiting: www.
jumpintogreenerpastures.com
Property Size
When it comes to equestrian properties, bigger is not always better.
Make sure you have at least one acre per horse to provide enough land for pasture time for your horses.
With good management techniques, it is possible to successfully manage smaller horse pastures of one acre
or less.
Tip:
During winter, don’t allow your horses on pasture since grasses are dormant and the soil is soggy. Never graze
grasses that are below 3 inches.
Property Size
Soil
When considering a potential horse farm property features, start from the soil up.
The type of soil is the most important but most overlooked consideration when shopping for a horse
farm.
If you want quality pasture, the type of soil affects the type and quality of grasses that your horse will graze on.
Soil
The best type of soil for pasture growth is the loamy organic soil.
Avoid mud problems by making sure you use well-drained soil containing gravel.
These are best for confinement areas and buildings since they do not cause too much muddy mess.
Soil
If there are existing buildings or enclosures on the equestrian property, check whether the current location
is suitable by checking the state of the soil.
The right type of soil makes horse management a lot easier.
Vegetarian
Certain plants grow on certain areas only like sedges, hardhack, skunk cabbage, cattails, and rushes which
grow in areas that are wet.
If a certain horse farm pasture has any of these plants, the soil may be too wet for your horses.
These are just some of the things to check before buying an equestrian property.
For more important points to consider in choosing the best Charlottesville horse farm, read the second part of
this article.
If you need help in buying or selling Charlottesville horse farms, call me, Pam Dent, at 434 960-0161.
As a native of Charlottesville VA who is both an expert in horses and equestrian properties, I have the knowledge and experience that make me the best agent to market
your Charlottesville horse farms for sale.