Anyone considering keeping horses in the backyard MUST read this book first. It will make all the difference in the success of your venture.
I specifically bought this book to research stables for horses on small acreage. In reality, it covers many basics of actual horsekeeping (just like the name says!) and care. Nutrition, blanketing, wrapping, worming, etc. This wasn't information I was looking for, but it was very good, accurate, and practical, and I think many would find the information very useful. I did think the more 'nuts and bolts' information of setting up a stable was good. Especially things like water sources, siting the stable, fencing, types of stables, manure disposal. Was personally hoping for more architectural info, but a solid good horsekeeping book nonetheless.
Horse Keeping on a Small Acreage: Designing and Managing Your Equine Facilities
I'm surprised at some of the reviews of this book. I have read many of Cherry Hill's (and Richard Klimesh) books and found them all to be valueable resources. This one replaces a previous edition which had been quite good and is a classic book on keeping horses. This one far surpasses the previous edition by having very specific recommendations. I was looking for a Christmas present for someone new to horse keeping when I saw the new edition. Cherry Hill's books are always worth looking at. I bought it and went through it and was delighted to find so much improvement in a classic book. I am not new to horsekeeping and I have a larger facility but I found this book to be excellent. I live in a climate where snow and cold are a consideration. I am from a climate where it is not and bought the book for someone in the southern climate. It is an excellent, useful book for reading and for reference.
A solid book for building your personal farmette
Cherry Hill is well known as one of the leading authors of equestrian books. This book is one of her best, outlining how to develop your personal farm. Pitfalls are pointed out in every section and diagrams help the reader to really understand what she's saying. The images / photos are great too!
