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Grazing Rites – Horse Passive Income

July 19, 2017 by Christine Meunier Leave a Comment

There are many different things that can be undertaken that relate to horses and can earn a passive income. That is, something is done once and it brings in a return, consistently. Grazing rites could be defined as a way to bring in horse passive income.

Grazing Rites can Generate Horse Passive Income

Grazing rites could otherwise be described as a form of boarding or agistment, depending on where you are located. The general idea is that you purchase some land that can hold horses. You then set it up with appropriate fencing, water, shelters and grazing and ‘rent’ it out to horse owners. With minimal upkeep on the property, it can consistently bring in money.

An easier alternative, is that you lease it out to someone and they are to maintain the property, fencing, manage the grass, etc. In this way, it would truly be passive, requiring no work from you but be earning you money.

Grazing Rites as Horse Passive Income

This of course is an expensive way to accumulate passive income. Obviously you’d need a large sum of money to be able to purchase land. And then there is the possibility that it needs adjusting, to be suitable for horses.

There are many other ways you can develop passive income relating to horses. 20 different ideas have been put together in a short course titled Equine Passive Streams over at Udemy. You can take this online course at a discounted rate, by clicking this link, or the image in the sidebar of this site. The varying possibilities explored require no financial input (just your time), a little financial input, and also a greater financial input, such as with grazing rites.

Using Horse Property Tree Services

April 29, 2016 by Christine Meunier Leave a Comment

I have recently been reading about sustainable horse properties and consequently been thinking about when my husband and I get land. I would make use of someone who offered horse property tree services! There is so much to learn about trees that can benefit horse property owners.

When we attain land, we will need locals in the know (who know horses) to guide us about trees on the property and what we can grow for fodder. We would also need to know what is native to the area and what will work for shade and wind and fire breaks.

Trees also add the benefits of aesthetics to a horse property. They have many, many uses and are best planted under the guidance of someone who knows trees and horses.

This got me thinking: why not have such a business that caters to this for horse properties? I considered this idea specifically after seeing ArborEssence recently in town. I am sure there is a market out there for tree specialists who are able to cater to large horse properties!

Horse Property Tree Services: Would you pay a Business to Guide you on Your Horse Property?

In Australia the breeding of thoroughbreds is a lucrative business – it is one of the top employers. I am sure it is in other countries. Although ‘horse property tree services‘ may be considered a niche market, because the thoroughbred industry earns so much, people would be able to pay for such a service. I am sure the performance horse industry would be interested, too!

Having a company that could help make wise decisions about trees and property planning would be highly beneficial to many. And, it would save money!

“There is something about riding down the street on a prancing horse that makes you feel like something, even when you ain’t a thing.” – Will Rogers

Healthy Land, Healthy Pasture, Healthy Horses, Equiculture

March 28, 2016 by Christine Meunier Leave a Comment

Healthy Land, Healthy Pasture, Healthy Horses is a must read for any horse owner. This book is by Jane and Stuart Myers of Equiculture. Whether you own your land, lease it or keep your horse on someone else’s property, it will be invaluable to you. Knowing how to best manage horses and the land they are on is pivotal for sustainability and good horse health.

Healthy Land, Healthy Pasture, Healthy Horses by Jane and Stuart Myers

As an aspiring land owner, I cannot more highly recommend a book. It is full of information, practical and incredibly useful.

Healthy Land, Healthy Pasture, Healthy Horses covers the topics of:

Horses and pasture
Horses and water
Horses and vegetation
The Equicentral System

In excess of 200 pages, this book looks at sustainable grazing practices for horses. Forms of fodder that can be grown to further feed horses are included. This can be particularly beneficial in times of drought. The issues of erosion, water logging and salinity are discussed. Further to this, ways to capture and retain water on your property are highlighted.

The horse’s natural grazing behaviour is explored, and how to encourage this on your property. Rotational grazing systems are explored and highly advocated for all property owners. For those who are limited with land, the Equicentral System is explained so that it can be implemented successfully by anyone.

Healthy Land, Healthy Pasture, Healthy Horses is an invaluable read. It is an incredible resource of information for the horse and land owner. Further information is provided too, in the form of recommended contacts. These may assist with local plant, land management and water queries. Well worth purchasing.

Author: Jane Myers and Stuart Myers
http://www.equiculture.com.au/
Non Fiction – horse management and land care
In My Library? An incredible addition to my non fiction collection.
Want it? Get it now at Amazon.

“I’m too busy working on my own grass to notice if yours is greener.” – Author unknown

Andromeda – Sustainable Rubber for the Horse Industry

May 1, 2015 by Christine Meunier Leave a Comment

I’ve recently connected with someone who represents Andromeda – Used Rubber Belt Specialists.

Rubber surfacing is particularly safe for horses.

For me, a company that is able to reuse a product and provide something that is sustainable (and for the equine industry!) gets a big thumbs up!

These guys don’t specifically cater to just the horse industry, but they definitely do make products that can be of benefit to horse owners:

rubber fencing
matting for walkways such as within a stable or washbay
stalls or dividers
feeders

They’re Australian based and if you have a need for a horse friendly surface, why not Equine Products at Andromeda?

“All I need to know in life I learned from my horse: when you want your way, stomp hard on the nearest foot.” – Author unknown

Buying a Horse Property

January 8, 2015 by Christine Meunier 1 Comment

This book by the Equiculture team – Jane and Stuart Myers, covers the practicalities that need to be considered when shopping for and deciding to buy a horse property. The book takes a quick but informative look at what should be considered.

Buying a Horse Property by Jane and Stuart Myers

Topics covered include how lifestyle decisions can lead to purchasing a horse property and whether such an investment is a good one. For those interested in buying, the topics of the buyer’s budget, property location and size, facilities and layout, pastures and soil, natural features and much more are considered.

A checklist of questions to ask the vendor are included for those who are in the process of seeking out a property to buy.

Jane and Stuart are focused on sustainable horse properties and this book encourages such an outlook when looking to purchase a property. It contains a lot of valuable information and points readers to other resources where more information of value can be found. An insightful read from someone who hopes to put the information to good use in the future!

Authors: Jane and Stuart Myers
http://www.equiculture.com.au/
Non Fiction – horse properties
In My Library? As an eBook, yes!
Want it? Get it now at Amazon.

“You know you’re a horse person when… you stop channel surfing at Budweiser Clydesdale commercials.” – Author unknown

Grazing Rites – Horse Passive Income

Grazing Rites as Horse Passive Income

Using Horse Property Tree Services

Healthy Land, Healthy Pasture, Healthy Horses, Equiculture

Andromeda – Sustainable Rubber for the Horse Industry

Buying a Horse Property

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