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4 Essential Pieces of Equipment You Should Have on Your Charlottesville VA Horse Farm

4 Essential Pieces of Equipment You Should Have on Your Charlottesville VA Horse Farm

Managing and maintaining a horse farm is not an easy task, however, it is something that every horse owner should incorporate into their daily routine to keep their horses in tip-top shape. Getting all the help you need to maintain your Charlottesville VA horse farm is certainly beneficial; and this starts by having the right equipment around.

4 Essential Pieces of Equipment You Should Have on Your Charlottesville VA Horse Farm

Here are some essential pieces of equipment that you’ll need to have in your farm.

The right vehicle

Transportation for your horses is one of the first things that you should think about. The number of horses you will move and the distance you will generally travel will determine the kind of truck and trailer you need to buy. Trailers can range in size from a two horse tag along trailer to a 5 horse head to head gooseneck to a tractor trailer. While a two horse can be pulled easily by a Subarban or a ¾ ton pick up truck, bigger trailers would mean getting a truck with higher towing capacity—something that you should discuss with your car dealership.

Stall fans

You want to make sure that your horses get the best level of comfort in your horse farm in Charlottesville VA and ventilation is important. Stalls can get a little bit warm and stuffy, so installing stall fans will keep a steady flow of air into and out of the stable. The right kind of stall fan should be installed in your barn. Simple house fans or box fans do not have their motors sealed and can be permeated by dust. This can cause the motor to malfunction which may lead to a fire. You should always use commercial-grade fans wherever possible. Exhaust fans in the loft or peak will help keep the barn comfortable in the summer months.

Handcarts

Yet another basic tool is the handcart. This load carrying equipment is very easy to use, convenient to store, and requires almost no amount of maintenance (except for washing it on occasion). The market is filled with amazing options. Many are designed so that they can be moved easily even on uneven ground. All you need to do is find the one with a size that is enough to transport all the materials you move to and fro on the farm.

Manure Spreader

In taking good care of the entire horse farm, it is important not to forget about the soil. Keeping the soil healthy is also a part of keeping your Charlottesville VA equestrian property in its best condition. A fantastic idea to contribute to the health of the soil is the use of a manure spreader. Since manure is a great source of fertilizer for crop production, its proper management can be used to cultivate feeds for your horses. And of course you will need the proper size tractor to pull your manure spreader and mow the fields.

Having a well-maintained horse farm will ensure that your horses are in their best condition―and having the right equipment around is the first step. For more information on horse farms and other equestrian properties for sale in Central Virginia, please visit, www.JumpIntoGreenerPastures.com.

Call me, Pam Dent, today at (434) 960-0161. I have the professional and expert knowledge of the local housing market in Charlottesville including equestrian properties, golf communities, and other homes for sale across Central Virginia. It is my pleasure to guide you through the exciting journey toward finding the home of your dreams.

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