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Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage: Designing and Managing Your Equine Facilities is a comprehensive practical guide to creating and maintaining a safe, efficient, and comfortable environment for horses, even when space is limited.

Renowned horse trainer and author Cherry Hill combines decades of hands-on experience with detailed advice on property planning, stable design, pasture management, and everyday horse care.

This extensively revised and expanded second edition explores how thoughtful planning and responsible management can help horse owners make the most of their available land while respecting the physical and behavioural needs of their horses.

What will you discover inside?

• Understanding horses' needs: Learn how behaviour, social interaction, movement, feeding, shelter, and companionship influence management decisions.

• Planning your property: Evaluate land, soil, drainage, climate, accessibility, and the most practical arrangement of equine facilities.

• Designing barns and shelters: Explore stable layouts, stall dimensions, ventilation, flooring, lighting, storage, and outdoor shelter options.

• Fencing and paddocks: Compare fencing solutions and learn how to create safe, functional areas for horses.

• Pasture and land management: Understand grazing management, pasture maintenance, soil care, and environmentally responsible practices.

• Water and sanitation: Plan reliable water supplies, manure management, drainage, and effective cleaning routines.

• Equipment and facilities: Consider arenas, storage buildings, tractors, trailers, and other equipment used in horsekeeping.

• Safety and emergency planning: Prepare for fire, natural disasters, and other potential hazards.

• Daily and seasonal routines: Organise feeding, maintenance, recordkeeping, and regular property inspections.

The book features numerous colour photographs, diagrams, sample layouts, comparison charts, and practical checklists to help readers turn ideas into workable solutions.

Rather than presenting one ideal stable design, Cherry Hill encourages readers to consider their individual circumstances, available resources, climate, and horses' needs.

Whether you are purchasing your first horse property, building a small private stable, or looking to improve an existing facility, this guide provides valuable information for making informed decisions.

A practical reference for horse owners who want to create a well-organised, sustainable, and horse-friendly home for their animals.