Recent content by VioletFlower

This is a very interesting thread and thank you to all the knowledgeable people who have responded. I may find myself in a similar position to the op. A question though... What council 'services' are the non-domestic rates paying for? That are not already covered by our council tax and other...

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I'm on bing looking for the drop down to turn it to os but can't find it - where is it please?

3 to 4 acres. Sheep is a no, I'm looking for a bit more income than that!

No where near Bath I'm afraid - 1.5 hours away! What sort of money would I get for sheep grazing?!

I need to start getting a revenue quickly from my facilities, I was thinking rent stables and grazing to 1 owner with a few horses so not too many people coming and going through my property. Any ideas what I could charge for this? 3/4 stables , about 3/4 acres. Manege needs a bit of work but...

Thanks all. Western Counties do free call out zones too. Can't wait to get down there, should be moving next week.

So Western counties is 17mins drive from where I'll be, Isle Valley 26mins. Should I just use Western Counties or will they be more pricey being specialist?

Yep I'll take a barefoot trimmer recommendation too please!

Thanks!

Yes to fencing and hedge trimming, rolling, harrowing, toppingg, haylage making, renewing tracks - laying and compacting stone, muckheap removal?

I'd be interested in this but only if the service was very up with the latest thinking on natural management for horses. You mention fertilising and spraying - I would want soil and forage tested to tell me when treatment it needed to keep the land happy. Check this site out rather than...

As title suggests, I'm moving to Taunton and would like some vet recommendations please! I keep my horses barefoot so open to that would be good. I have an unwell pony at the moment so need someone to pick up where current vet leaves off with diagnosis. Would also be good if they do...

Thanks pennyturner for banger 101! something to think about there! Is a Kia sorento expensive on parts?

I'm here, been looking on autotrader at all your suggestions. I was planning to do my trailer test. Towing will be every few weeks locally and the odd longer one but who knows eventually, I'd like it to be future proof and be able to take up to 2x 16.2 ish horses. I have another normal...