So…. you have a horse? Or if you are like many of us bitten by “the horse bug”, maybe you have a whole herd. You already know that owning horses is a privilege and a joy. Participating in hunter/jumper, dressage, cross country, trail riding, or just going for a morning hack is the stuff dreams are made of.  Also there is deep satisfaction in providing retired and rescued horses a  “happily ever after”.

Along with the privilege of having a herd comes much responsibility. You: have an obligation to your animals, to the environment, and to your neighbors. 

Your horses need horse-friendly shelter such as barns and run-ins, along with good food and clean water, good ventilation, and minimal threat from insects. Assuring your health and safety and the health and safety of your animals requires protecting the environment. This can be achieved through proper land planning, effective manure management, erosion control, and ensuring water quality.

Your neighbors may enjoy the pastoral look of your horses and horse facility, but they may not like some of the things that sometimes accompany the beauty of horses.  Some of these negatives include runaway and loose horses and poor manure management systems. 

Both the responsibilities and the privileges of owning an equine-friendly, efficient, and secure equestrian facility require a significant amount of infrastructure.  We at Country Estate Crafters, LLC are here to help you build and maintain that infrastructure. Let us help you build your equestrian dream.  Contact us today for a free initial consultation.