Managing two ponies on an acre?

[Magic mummy]

Hi I'm thinking of moving my cob home along with a friends pony. We have about an acre of land which I know is not ideal as it will need maintaining during winter to ensure good grass when spring time comes. We also have stables so we can bring them in during the night to save land getting a mud bath . What are your thoughts of only letting them out few hours a day over winter. There are plenty of hacks around our property but no school (which my pony hates anyway lol) we are also going to purchase a box so we can take her to a school for lessons. I'm thinking of all the attention she will get at our own home will be good for her? I'm currently at a yard which is small but lots of acreage and its DIY so used to all the hard work at least at home hubbie and kiddies can help with that. My pony behaves so much better when only with one or two others and for some reason gets worked up when there are lots of people and horses around . So do you think two horses on small acreage can work? Thanks

 

[lurcherlu]

Yes we don't, it's hard work but do able

 

[YasandCrystal]

yes definatley with careful management. I did it with a 16.3, a 14.2 and a 10hh on under an acre for years. I have big barn stables so if it was really wet they stayed in for 2 days at a time and I ensured I rode or lunged in the manege. I sacrificed a small paddock for winter and always ensured adlib hay/haylage. Mine never hooned about - too busy eating. I kept the larger paddock for some spring/summer grazing for the big horse. It worked ok - they were all happy. I depooed daily and fertilised in spring. Just make sure you have good hay feeders - I used cattle hayracks and treat balls to offer grass nuts when the ground was dry would be my advice.