Buyer beware! Having your horses at home is wonderful, but, like anything else, there are trade-offs. Before you decide to build your own barn, talk to others who have done so and get their take on the pros and cons of having your equine pal at home.
The expense involved in building a quality barn can be summed up in the actual cost of labor plus the cost of building supplies.Be sure to get at least three estimates from reputable barn builders. Be sure to ask loads of questions. You may email me for further assistance. I have way too much barn building information to put in this blog post.
Manure management is the biggest expense when owning your own equine facility. Bedding is expensive, waste removal is costly, and repair to farm equipment can be pricey. Any type of horse-at-home establishment is very time consuming. Remember,time is money. Be prepared to spend 365 days a year and at least four times per day doing some sort of barn/horse chore. It will cut into any leisure activities you currently have.
I don't mean to be discouraging, just realistic. Yes, it's great having Trigger at home, but be prepared for a major life style change.
Happy trails.
3 comments:
ok now try that with cows , sheep, pigs and chickens. and people wonder why farmers are losing the shirt off there backs.
lightly, in case you haven't noticed, this is a blog about horses, not cows, sheep, pigs, and chickens. ;-)
well my bad, i am just an old farm boy from darkest africa. how was i to know that people from upper ny state assume horses are not of lower animal variety and there barns cost more to make and upkeep than your standard cow/sheep/pig barn.
:) keep up the good work
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