A neighbor raises about 20 horses and they are noisy and smelly. Not only that, dozens of people/cars come on the weekend to ride them. I don't know if he's selling the horses or running a riding school.....
Moved to the rural area to get away from all the city traffic and noise and this ahole had to build his home next to mine. Crap.
2006-10-21 08:40:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
thats why they are in the country, you can't raise them in a city. as long as his codes are up to datte, there ain't nuthin u can do!
2006-10-21 08:42:11 · answer #1 · answered by gallow 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most of the time it is 1 acre per horse. However if there is a barn and stalls then that all changes. Like others have said call the county you live in and find out. I can't imagine that 20 horses with some clients coming out to ride is that "noisy". If you are neighbors you have a long time to battle. Is this something that is worth the stress? Yes horses do have a bit of a smell to them but just think it could be worse you could have a cow dairy next to you and then you would have something to complain about with smell and over a 100 head of cattle. pick your battles wisely and good luck
2006-10-21 21:22:54 · answer #2 · answered by cattledog_vinnie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are no laws governing the raising or keeping of horses outside of the city limits of any city or town. As long as the animals are properly cared for.
If you moved to the country you have to expect animals.
You obviously forgot one thing, the country is where the animals live and people come to get away from it all. If you moved to an area that did not have rules and regulations in place before you purchased your land you are out of luck. I suggest that you plant trees along your boundary that will grow high enough and thick enough so that you will not be able to see your neighbor.
There is a major problem with people when they move to the country for so called peace and quiet, and then complain about the smells and animal noise. If you move to the country enjoy what is there because animals are natural.
2006-10-21 17:02:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There aren't any laws in the state of Florida, as long as your property is zoned for livestock. Twenty horses is a lot and if they aren't being cared for properly there could be an issue there and some might be removed. I wouldn't own twenty horses at one time unless I had at least sixty acres. Most people say you should have 5 acres per horse. Rarely do I ever see that rule followed.
Sorry it isn't working out for you there.
Good Luck and Take Care
2006-10-21 16:00:24 · answer #4 · answered by escapingmars 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have horses myself and it all depends on where you live and what the zoning laws or bylaws are cause where i lived you had to have 5 acres for 1 and 1 for every one after Ex...........6 horses= 10 acres I am sure if your neighbor has 20 horses it was cleared first but you never know i would check it out.
2006-10-21 15:55:04 · answer #5 · answered by babyrose26_2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where I am at, I have to have an acre per horse, so you could check with you zoning office to know the laws. If you think the horses are in bad shape, you could report them to ASPCA or some organization like that.
2006-10-22 00:19:43 · answer #6 · answered by Courtney B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are different by-laws for every area, you would have to check out what is says for the area you are in.
ex. we are allowed 1 animal unit / pasture acre where we live.
1 horse is 1 animal unit so he would have to have 20 acres of pasture. I'm not sure if it is the same everywhere but you could check. good luck.
2006-10-21 15:49:53 · answer #7 · answered by Meli 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your town hall and ask for the zoning board, ask what the restrictions are for livestock per acre in your part of town (it can vary), or running a business from his property,
etcetera. Then call the Board of Health and ask if they can check to see if your neighbor is in violation of any local codes or ordinances for livestock waste removal. If the horses are noisy that is unusual. Smelly- well if he manages his manure pile it shouldn't be bad but yes animals create odor. Try talking to him. My neighbors spoke to me about my clean quiet well mannered Morgan horses, and they bought one and added him to my group. I manage them all quite well on 4 acres but I am very aware that they can be considered a nuisance to some.
Tell your neighbor how you feel- but try to tone down the "crap" and "******" part of the "howdy neighbor" chat- some of us actually care about how our neighbors feel about our animals and try to be considerate- and-
some of us moved to the country so we COULD have horses.
2006-10-21 15:56:24 · answer #8 · answered by nicknock54 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to contact someone in the zoning dept in your area check at your local court house.
In many rural areas there are no rules about how many as long as they are well cared for there is not much you are going to do about it.
If you do not lke livestock do not live in the counrty. It is part of county life as are tractors and dust.
2006-10-21 16:11:25 · answer #9 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call your county office and ask them, they can fill you in.
2006-10-21 15:48:32 · answer #10 · answered by busybody12 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋