The property I moved to is a lovely 5 acres, with home situated about center on the land. There is an 18x40 steel building to the right and behind the house, which has been turned into a barn. And...that was it.
In some ways I really prefer 'raw' land. The one way I don't, is fencing, which I am sure many of you can agree with! At the same time, I get to layout my fields how "I" want them, and that is a blessing.
I wrote an article some time ago that was published on a now defunct mini site about the needs of Miniatures as applies to fences and fencing. I have learned a bit since then (hopefully), and am thinking I will re-do that here.
One of the biggest things one needs to keep in mind when one has Minis, or is looking to buy them, is the type of fence one has, or will put up. Having lived with and worked with everything from Minis to TB/Shire crosses, I can tell you Minis are NOT like horses when it comes to fences. It never ceases to amaze me what will keep a large horse "in".
One does not have that luxury with a Mini. If you watch close enough, you can see the wheels spinning when they survey the fence, and survey they will! If there is a weakness or a way out, they will find it. I don't care if the grass is up to their knees, over their shoulders or over their heads in the field you put them in, they are intelligent and they like to work out puzzles and they will put their little minds to it at least part of a day!
In some ways I really prefer 'raw' land. The one way I don't, is fencing, which I am sure many of you can agree with! At the same time, I get to layout my fields how "I" want them, and that is a blessing.
I wrote an article some time ago that was published on a now defunct mini site about the needs of Miniatures as applies to fences and fencing. I have learned a bit since then (hopefully), and am thinking I will re-do that here.
One of the biggest things one needs to keep in mind when one has Minis, or is looking to buy them, is the type of fence one has, or will put up. Having lived with and worked with everything from Minis to TB/Shire crosses, I can tell you Minis are NOT like horses when it comes to fences. It never ceases to amaze me what will keep a large horse "in".
One does not have that luxury with a Mini. If you watch close enough, you can see the wheels spinning when they survey the fence, and survey they will! If there is a weakness or a way out, they will find it. I don't care if the grass is up to their knees, over their shoulders or over their heads in the field you put them in, they are intelligent and they like to work out puzzles and they will put their little minds to it at least part of a day!
