Layout - Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage - page 132

HOUSE : Single story, 60′x40′, 2400 square feet with two-car (20′x30′) garage.
BARN : 24′x30′ with two stalls, grooming area, and tack room. Each stall has two
doors,oneleadingintothepen,theotherintothebarngroomingarea.Barnisvisible
fromthehousebutpenisnot.Graveldriveinfrontofbarnformaneuveringvehicles.
FEEDANDHAYSHED :15′x30′storageshedlocatedattheendofthedrivewayforfeed,
hay, and bedding.
PENS : 70′x120′ paddock is a good size to be used for grazing and longeing; 20′x165′
and 40′x100′ paddocks can provide some grazing if managed carefully. 30′×95′ all-
weather turnout pen has gravel or sand footing.
FENCE : Because of the close proximity of neighbors, perimeter fence is V-mesh or
2″×4″meshtokeep outanimals, children,andwindblown debris. Electric fence wire
is used on the top and middle of the fences near horse-owning neighbors to keep
horses from leaning over and from rubbing.
GATES : Entrance gate prevents loose horse from getting onto the road. Gate between
drivewayandgravelyardpreventsloosehorsefromgettingontolawn.Gatesbetween
pens can be latched open to make larger exercise areas.
LANDSCAPING : A few shade trees in yard, but this acreage is too small to have shade
trees in pens without horses damaging them.
2-acre residential subdivision