Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage: Designing and Managing Your Equine Facilities (Revised and Updated)

Effective management requires knowledge, dedication, and a sincere interest in the well-being of horses. In this thoroughly updated edition of her bestselling classic, Cherry Hill teaches you how to be a responsible steward of the land and refine your "horsekeeping consciousness" while providing horses with the best care possible. Hill explains the behavior and needs of the horse, then helps you choose a management method that fits your lifestyle and locale. Generously illustrated with photographs and instructive plan drawings, this new edition features expanded coverage of environmentally responsible management methods, acreage selection, plot layouts and barn designs, fencing options, pasture management, and useful checklists.