Buying a horse property: What you need to know

Many horse owners dream of owning their own horse property. Buying a horse property can be a very stressful and expensive undertaking. It is therefore very important that you get it right. There are many factors to consider and there may be compromises that have to be made to ensure that the dream does not turn into a nightmare. If you know what to look for and what to avoid you will save yourself (and your family) a lot of potential heartache, not to mention expense. There are some very essential questions to ask yourself and the rest of the family because there are some very important lifestyle decisions to make. This guide to buying a horse property will help you to make many of those very important decisions including: Should you buy developed or undeveloped land (if you have the choice)? Is it better to buy a smaller property nearer the city or a larger property in a more rural area? Does a potential property have access to riding areas, tracks or trails etc.? This is very important if you plan to ride off the property. Does a potential property have access to local horse services (i.e. equine vets, farriers or trimmers, hay, feed suppliers etc.) Do you know what the zoning and other regulations are for the area in which a potential property is situated? Do you know about the quality and availability of water supply to a potential property? Do you know if there are any possible problems in the area where a potential property is situated? Have you considered how living in a rural area will affect the rest of the family, including the impact of extra travel time to work or school etc.? Do you know what you really need and don't need when it comes to horse facilities? The above points and many others are covered in this book so that you will be aware of them and will be able to make a much more informed decision. The old saying 'buy in haste, repent at leisure' is very appropriate when buying a horse property so time spent at this stage is time well spent. This professionally written book published by Equiculture Publishing contains a comprehensive check list for you to take with you when you view properties for sale and includes over 40 photographs.