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be used for turnout and limited grazing with judicious management; gates between
the three paddocks can be opened for total access.
FENCING
:ThefencealongtheroadiswhitePVCpostandrail.Thelongborderswith
non-horse-owning neighbors can be fenced with wire rail or another type of attract-
ive, secure fencing. The border with horse-owning neighbors should consist of a dur-
ablefenceplussometypeofelectricfencetopreventhorsesfromfightingandplaying
over and through the fence. The all-weather pen needs sturdy fencing such as metal
panels or continuous pipe.
GATES
: Gates between turnout areas provide access for equipment. Entrance gate is
keptclosedtopreventaloosehorsefromgettingontotheroad.Locatingthegatepast
the garage means you don't have to open it for vehicles every time you leave and re-
turn home.
LANDSCAPING
:Shadetreesinyard.Acreageislargeenoughthatshadetreescouldbe
added in the larger pastures, but they would need to be fenced off so horses wouldn't
chew them.
5-acre residential subdivision
