Would you buy a field...

[julesjoy]

Next to a camp site? So many horror stories of horses being fed unsuitable things, but the location is perfect otherwise and close to my house. I could put 6ft fences all around I suppose!

 

[Flowerofthefen]

For me it wouldn't just be the feeding problem, it would be the noise and what goes on upsetting them.

 

[ycbm]

Yes, but only if I could afford to security fence it to 2 metres and electric fence the horses back out of snacking distance from the security fence, or preferably make the fence solid larchlap or similar where it borders or is anywhere near the campsite, and have cctv on all possible entry points.

I think there is a big danger that feeding the horsies and even riding the horsies would be seen as part of a child's holiday.
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[AmyMay]

Probably not.

 

[Kitty B]

Yes, but only if I could afford to security fence it to 2 metres and electric fence the horses back out of snacking distance from the security fence, or preferably make the fence solid larchlap or similar where it borders or is anywhere near the campsite, and have cctv on all possible entry points.

I think there is a big danger that feeding the horsies and even riding the horsies would be seen as part of a child's holiday.
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This. I wouldn't be able to stop worrying about other people helping themselves to my ponies without at least these measures, and even then I wouldn't put it past people to try anyway. Plus, I like my privacy and would not like campers staring at me while I was around doing my horse chores. I'd feel like my ponies and I were free entertainment!

 

[milliepops]

I would IF I could sort some mega fencing.
I have footpaths and a rugby club bordering my fields.

The footpaths have been OK but the amount of litter coming over the fence from the rugby club is insane. Plus kids coming into the field occasionally. I'd love to have giant solid fencing and I think you might need similar ?

 

[Christmascinnamoncookie]

No, possible fireworks, feeding, people trying to get on, chucking dangerous rubbish in there.

 

[julesjoy]

Thanks for confirming my thoughts! Botherations.

 

[dogatemysalad]

In addition to the hazards already mentioned, campers dogs running into the field would be my concern.

 

[bouncing_ball]

If you can find the right way to fence it, and include tall and electric fencing. You could grow a thick hedge too. Depends what is field used for now? Is there rubbish coming over now?

 

[Honey08]

probably not unless it was a very quiet campsite (ie only tents, off the beaten track) with a huge, well established, thick hedge and big fence between them.

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

Next to a camp site? So many horror stories of horses being fed unsuitable things, but the location is perfect otherwise and close to my house. I could put 6ft fences all around I suppose!

I am assuming you mean campers rather than the ethnic minority.

I would if it was the only field around and I wanted one, land is hard to find but would make sure there was good fencing and good signage. I would probably use horse fencing along side the campers field to stop dogs getting in.

 

[Lucky Snowball]

Yes, if the price was right. As above, high, solid wooden fence then electric tape to keep the horses back. The campsite is probably only really busy for a few months in the year. Could you split the field and graze the far side when it's busy.

 

[millikins]

I wouldn't rule it out. Depends on the campsite, not all appeal to families, also what is the current boundary? What you need is a nice thick hawthorn hedge but if starting from scratch that would take a few years.

 

[Lois Lame]

I was thinking of a thick and prickly hedge as well - as thick and prickly as possible.

Prickles and thorns even keep me out.

Sure it would take some time to grow, but so many people say they are too old to wait for something small to grow big, not realising that they are not old at all.

 

[Vodkagirly]

I would consider it. First job would to build an internal fence then plant hedging. I think you can apply for Grant's for planting hedges.

 

[Equi]

Why don’t you talk to the camp site owner and see what they are like. If they are on board with making sure they’re business doesn’t disturb your animals it could be worth it.

 

[SantaVera]

yes definately I would. you can plant a fast growing hedge between even leylandii,then a native hadge on the inside of that. would be quite inpenatrable. nettles do a good job of keeping folks away too. as am investment land is a great resource and it could be made highly suitable for horse keeping with a little tought.

 

[J&S]

I am just back from the New Forest. My great friend there keeps her horses at home and rents an extra field next door which is adjacent to the local camping site. I don't think she has had a moments bother or problem with this. I have had my own pony stay there wth hers and never ever thought of it as a danger. Lots of very dense hedges and a large much heap!!
Alternatively, at home, I am concerned because they are building three new houses along side one edge of our own field, this does bother me some. Yet to get them to decide on the stock proof fencing that they have been contracted to erect.

 

[Goldenstar]

Yes I would if I had the budget for a hedge and a tall horse net and rail fence .
I would fence the boundary with sheep net and barded wire and then but horse net and rails to the inside .
I would hedge with quick thorn and hawthorn ( thorny ) .
You will probably find a fencing contractor who will plant the hedge and fence it it needs to be fenced too allow for cutting a contractor will know how to get that right .
There’s something very satisfying about being the one who creates a hedge every time I ride up the drive atm I can see busy birds going in and out feeding young .
Its tall over eight foot hedge now it’s hard to believe it was once a line of whips .

 

[Goldenstar]

Just wanted to add keeping horses to going to become harder and harder as the years pass if you get a chance to own where keep you them go for it .

 

[DabDab]

It would depend on the size/scale of the camp site. Tbh, with the recent changes to planning, glamping tents can be set up on pretty much any field/land/back garden without permission

 

[Annagain]

I would do everything I could to make it work so I could have my own land if it was that convenient. As others have said, hedging, fencing , splitting the field so they're away from the campsite in the summer - or the height of summer at least.

 

[Flowerofthefen]

I'm currently at a really quiet yard. There are 2 field before ours from the main road. Rumour has it it has been ear marked for a glamping site. It currhas sheep on it but the work they are doing on it seems to point towards getting it ready for glamping. There is a field inbetween but I'm still not sure how it wants out if it goes ahead.

 

[windand rain]

I would given the opportunity they are not making more land and it will never lose value. I am not sure why all the negatives most people are respectful and to be honest scared of horses. It is possible once in a while you will get the odd one that might interfere but my guess is they will be fine. Feeding and rubbish might be a concern but if it is not like that at viewing it likely wont be like that much at all

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

I was just going to write the same as w&R. If you get the opportunity to buy land, take it - they won't make any more. You can make most situations work with a bit of imagination.

 

[Honey08]

probably not unless it was a very quiet campsite (ie only tents, off the beaten track) with a huge, well established, thick hedge and big fence between them.

 

[Dasher66]

Yes if the price is good buy it.
You need to factor in the cost of services, water and electric, but if the camp site has those it shouldn't be too difficult.
Also check the planning history on your local authority website to understand who is, or has, applied for what in the neighbourhood.
Don't plant leylandii, it wants to be a forest tree not a hedge. Hawthorn and horse fencing should sort it.

 

[windand rain]

Leylandii is very toxic and very addictive to horses so never plant it where they can reach it it has the same chemicals as yew and ragwort in it

 

[Surbie]

Yes I would, no question. My horse was kept one small field across from a glamping site for a while and we had no issues with the campers at all.

I'd put in proper fencing and electric. If you have the budget you can buy more established (few years old) native hedging by the metre. Might be worth the initial cost if you want speedier results and have water on site.