Around the Farm

We did it, bought some property. We've been clearing brush and picking up trash, getting things ready for the horses.  The addition of 5 acres is such a blessing.  We have all been coming together as a family; humans and horses to raise the funds to develope the land.  Our first goal was a survey which is done. We are going to have the water put in.  Oh, a fence first, we have had trespassers. The fence posts and gates are in. Now the draining and the excavation of the pond so it will once again be beautiful.  The site has been chosen for the barn, right in the middle of the most treed and grown over part of the property.  A good high and dry location with protection from the elements and privacy. An arena is in our future. There is a mama coyote living behind the property. I'm grateful for the donkey that guards the mares. Last night we saw the biggest tree frog, about 8 inches long and 5 inches wide, huge.  Draining the pond and clearing brush has caused alot of snake activity as well as other creatures as I witnessed when I saw the frog.   The only fish we have found so far was a large alligator gar.  A few mailboxes and tires have been found in the pond also. I'm still hoping for catfish. The port a potty is in place which I was grateful for. The property used to be the community park, for 30 years.  It has been neglected for more than 10 years. Each week it looks better than it did the week before. It will be awhile before I can set a date to move horses but we have the property and the right day will surely come. This 5 acres is the beginning of a dream that started many years ago.