How to Maximize the Riding Space of Your Charlottesville Horse Farm

How to maximize the riding space of your Charlottesville horse farm.

You are very lucky if you were able to purchase a Charlottesville horse farm with ideal riding space for your horses. But this is not always the case in all equestrian properties. Factors such as small land area, and building plan and construction can have huge effect on the riding space. Try these tips if you want to maximize the space of your horse farm.

• If construction is still on it’s way, plan it well to expand the space

There’s much you can do in order to expand the riding space of your property, especially if you are still on the planning stage. Layout your farm in a such a way that the house and barn are close to the perimeter. By doing so, you can have more open space in the middle for riding or obstacle set up.

• Keep the area clean, organized, and well maintained

Although residential and equestrian properties are very different, keeping them clean and organized will result to the same thing. Do your best to assign storage for everything. This is most useful on days when you have to mow the pasture. Maintenance is also key. For instance, manure must be regularly harrowed in order to eliminate flies and bad odor. This way, close neighbors in your Charlottesville VA home won’t be complaining.

• Find ways to add training tools even if you have a small arena

It isn’t impossible to have enough training tools in a small horse farm. You can have a jump course, cavaletti work, flat work, and a round pen if you really plan it well.

Jump courses can be created with only two to four jumps. Although this will not make for a full jump course, it will be enough for horses to practice. Meanwhile, a cavaletti work requires only a small arena. This will help horses find balance and build their muscles and top line. You can also set up your flat work by having a gallop track on the outer area of your pasture. Lastly, it is also possible to have a round pen which is 60 feet in diameter, and that would be enough for riding.

• Create a trail for riding

Having bridle trails in your horse farm is not that difficult, if you know what your horses need and if you are creative enough. Try your best to recreate a natural small county jump course. You can use old fallen logs as jump courses and take advantage of ditch or stream if they are present to add variety to the trail. Check out www.jumpintogreenerpastures.com to see some of the most amazing Charlottesville horse farms where these things are incorporated.

We all know that horses need to move a lot. They need various exercises and obstacles to build their muscles. Maximize whatever space your Charlottesville VA horse farm offers by following these tips and both you and your horses will surely benefit.

If you need help in buying or selling Charlottesville horse farms, call me, Pam Dent at 434 960-0161. As a native of Charlottesville VA who is both an expert in horses and equestrian properties, I have the knowledge and experience that make me the best agent to market your Charlottesville horse farms for sale.