LAYOUT
http://usera.imagecave.com/geanetxcore/FLINTWOOD_FARMS_COLOR.PNG
What can I change about it to mkae it perfect?
Where should I put the muck heap?
HORSES
Which one of these horses do you think would be a better dressage/jumping/cross country/eventing horse?
( http://horsetopia.horse-for-sale.org/classifieds/ad172520 )
( http://horsetopia.horse-for-sale.org/classifieds/ad151696 )
( http://horsetopia.horse-for-sale.org/classifieds/ad172795 )
( http://horsetopia.horse-for-sale.org/classifieds/ad172795 )
Do you think this horse ( http://horsetopia.horse-for-sale.org/classifieds/ad165306 ) could be trained to jump? If not, what else could I do with her if I decide to buy her.
2007-02-15 10:42:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Yes. Or else I wouldn't have come up with the idea of running a barn.
2007-02-15 10:57:41 · update #1
first off, do u know anything about owning, caring , riding and handleing horses and a barn?
2007-02-15 10:55:38 · answer #1 · answered by kooneyedkellie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Okay definitely the paint is the better horse BY FAR. the other horses should not even be considered.
You need more pastures too by the way since you have a 30 stall barn and 2 pastures. you should have a couple more pastures because the horses enjoy going out.
I would put the muck heap by the round pens because its convenient to the barns but not next to your beautiful arenas.
Also, I like the name of your farm.
are you going to be the trainer of this place? if yes, that would be scary because it seems you don't quite understand breeds/jumping.
2007-02-15 21:59:15 · answer #2 · answered by Brandi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know much about the layout of the barn only that the property you choose should be check out first. Judge were the wind usually goes and put the muck heap downwind. As for the horses none of them look perfect. But I would say the first one is best. You could find many better horses for that price. The last horse is out of the question and the middle is much to heavy to be a good jumper.
OH and dont buy the last one the chestnut percheron. He is in bad condition and cant jump look at the hooves.
Good luck.
2007-02-15 18:53:18 · answer #3 · answered by moonkissedwarrior 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Your layout looks great. You would want the manure pile somewhere close to the barn, out of obvious sight, and have complete access room for a tractor, manure spreader, and bobcat. I've been looking at your layout for quite some time and I'm still trying to figure out exactly where to put it. Also, I would suggest you include a few more doors in you indoor arena. You need to be able to get a drag in and out, and in the summer months you need to be able to open it up.
I like the paint mare the most out of all of them, but she has more pleasure and horsemanship lines rather than eventing lines on her papers. Plus 10 grand is a little much. I would keep looking around a bit more.
Too much weight for jumping. She would eventually start to show signs of leg, joint, and tendon and ligament problem if jumped too much. She looks great under saddle though, and I bet she would look gorgeous harnessed up.
2007-02-15 19:50:27 · answer #4 · answered by Horsetrainer89 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guessed, and put the muck heap in the best place i could think of. It would be better to have it on the top, but you don't really want it near the parking lot. Its far from the barn and arena and house to prevent a fire hazard. Down on the bottom left, away from the barns on the lower left of your pasture. :) Okay... horses:
I'm liking Apollo and Suki. :)
2007-02-15 19:20:39 · answer #5 · answered by ranchgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your barn layout looks okay but I think you should look at other horses. The first one I feel is the best but certainly not worth that kind of money. I don't know if you know this or not, excuse me if you do but now that so many less women are taking premarin there are hundreds of beautiful horses of all breeds and some of impecable breeding available for reasonable prices.They end up slaughtered if homes are not found for them. It used to be just the PMU foals that met this fate but now with so much less need for their urine the mares as well go to slaughter. I can't tell you how many wonderful horses have been saved and they are mostly registered and many of fabulous pedigrees. Check it out. animali@aol.com is one group that is trying to find homes for them.
2007-02-15 20:12:07 · answer #6 · answered by Born2Bloom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i couldnt see the 3rd and 4th ad for horses. But i think the first horse. http://horsetopia.horse-for-sale.org/classifieds/ad172520 is the one with the best possibility for all three things you want to do. with conformation, the way she jumps and appears to move. it is hard to explain but i think that she would be the best bet with the secription too (the second add ..draft one...said that he could take advantage of a young rider..which means more that they intended :) )good luck and happy riding
i recommend this website
www.dreamhorse.com (the advanced search)
2007-02-15 21:16:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the layout looks perfect to me! the muck heap should be between the two pastures, far away from all else!
apollo ... my choice of the best jumping candidate.....
this horse is beautiful but looks as if he belongs pulling a wagon... the other is so graceful looking and seems as if he would have higher jumping capabilities!
2007-02-15 19:02:40 · answer #8 · answered by aggie71446 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The layout needs to be bigger...i couldnt even read it...
2007-02-15 21:07:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋