Whole Horse Power
| WHOLE HORSE POWER 63 Longbow Ln Wimberley, TX 78676 512-847-9968 penny@ wholehorsepower.com |
Horse Farm Planning and Management, Pre purchase consultation, sales staging
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Horse Property Planning, Development, and Management
From one acre to hundreds of acres, every site has it's own attributes and challenges. Every
person has their own purpose or dream. Whether you are a single person with a single horse or a
breeder with a herd of breeding stock, a casual trail rider or a multi-discipline equestrian center
manager, you will likely have questions about how to build or remodel your farm to best suit the
individual needs of your horse or horses, your clients, your service providers, and yourself.
It is important to begin with the end in mind. Where to put the buildings, how to prioritize the
improvements to meet your budget and schedule goals, what the look of your farm will be, are all
important factors. None of them, however, can be truly decided upon without first knowing what
it is you want to end up with. This requires some serious thought. For example... Do I always want
to have just one or two horses, or is there a possibility that somewhere down the line I may want
to take in a couple of boarders? Do I value my privacy, or do I enjoy the social aspect boarding
can bring? Are the risks worth the rewards? Do I someday want to try to profit from all the hard
work of horsekeeping, or am I really just looking to enjoy my horse and my time? What is most
important to me - budget, beauty, efficiency or being "green"? Can I satisfy all my priorities?
The more time you think about the possibilities, and the more resources you put into planning, the
less likely you will be wishing you had done it differently.There is a lot to consider when planning
a horse farm. The difference between one that works and one that does not is the many small
details that are easy to miss when faced with the overwhelming amount of decisions you will need
to make. No matter what the soils, weather, or existing condition of your land, it can be
challenging to create a beautiful, productive landscape for horses. Getting a really great horse
property that combines beauty, efficiency, ample grazing, and harmony with nature can only be
done with good planning. For a fraction of the cost of doing it over and none of the headaches of
an unplanned, poorly designed, or poorly managed horse farm you can have one that works great.
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Well designed and managed properties are easy to resell, and maintain their value. Unplanned and unmanaged
properties quickly degrade under the stress of horses and lose their value.
- With affordable rates, Penny can save you far more money than you will spend for her consultation fee:
1. Prevent waste
2. Prevent "do overs"
3. Use cost effective methods and materials
4. Keep your land productive and prevent repeated restoration costs
5. Reduce hay costs by creating quality grazing
It is special attention to the details that make for safety, comfort and well being for you and your horses. |
| "We've developed many properties before, and we thought we knew it all. Penny gave us fresh ideas and new ways to improve this complex property" Barbara Boyd, Boyd and Boyd Properties |
| By following Penny's recommendations, my previoiusly sparse pastures now have lush grass. Other horse owners are envious! Penny showed me how to make the most of my natural resources while keepingmy fencing costs down. Lola Jones |
| Penny helped me redevelop my property so that mud and muck are a thing of the past. Chores are so much easier, and there are more options for pastures and grazing. And my new barn is awesome! Kate Mackie Professor, UT |
| READY FOR SOME REAL HELP? Call or email Penny today. 512-847-9968 or penny@wholehorsepower.com |
| To find out how Penny can help you make the most of your horse property call 512-847-9968, or email penny@wholehorsepower.com |
| Read our new eBook "Uncommonly Good Horsesense" Click here to preview and to buy. |
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| Call or email Penny today to buy right or build smart. phone 512-847-9968 penny@wholehorsepower.com |
Consultations: Penny does on site visits and can also help you plan your horse farm by phone and email.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
mud and dust reduction
manure management
composting
grazing options for horse health and resource conservation
toxic plants and weeds
pasture grasses
siting and layout for barns, fences, and sheds
design and construction advice for barns, paddocks, and arenas
custom stable plans
footing options
fencing location,types, design and considerations
reducing pest habitat
keeping wetlands clean
reducing erosion and pollution
water conservation
Consultation Pricing NO PRODUCTSALES. Although Penny has experience with many products and may recommend products
that she finds to be effective and good quality, she does not sell products for any company and therefore will give an objective
recommendation. Not one motivated by financial gain.
$100.00 1st hour
$ 65.00 each additional hour
$ .45 per mile driving travel plus $25.00 per hour travel time over one half hour.
$55.00 per hour for research, reports, and emails.
Additional travel expenses like hotels, food, tolls, etc.
Seminars and lectures:
Penny is also available to groups for seminars and lectures covering any and all of the above topics.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
mud and dust reduction
manure management
composting
grazing options for horse health and resource conservation
toxic plants and weeds
pasture grasses
siting and layout for barns, fences, and sheds
design and construction advice for barns, paddocks, and arenas
custom stable plans
footing options
fencing location,types, design and considerations
reducing pest habitat
keeping wetlands clean
reducing erosion and pollution
water conservation
Consultation Pricing NO PRODUCTSALES. Although Penny has experience with many products and may recommend products
that she finds to be effective and good quality, she does not sell products for any company and therefore will give an objective
recommendation. Not one motivated by financial gain.
$100.00 1st hour
$ 65.00 each additional hour
$ .45 per mile driving travel plus $25.00 per hour travel time over one half hour.
$55.00 per hour for research, reports, and emails.
Additional travel expenses like hotels, food, tolls, etc.
Seminars and lectures:
Penny is also available to groups for seminars and lectures covering any and all of the above topics.
ABOUT PENNY STONE: Penny Stone has worked in the horse industry for over 29 years, teaching, training and caring for horses in many
different settings from low budget, minimalist, small stables to expansive upscale horse farms. She has also been a working partner in a log
home building business, and has been a designer and salesperson for Barnmaster Barns. Penny has always been interested in the environment
and ecology. She began self education in this field in the early 1970’s. She has taken college courses in biology and ecology, and completed
the Texas Master Naturalist program, a one year course in ecology, geology, archaeology and native plants. She volunteered as a docent at
Selah, Bamberger Ranch for two years. Penny also attended Wayne State University and Northwestern Michigan College as a student of Design.
As she experienced the variety of conditions in which horses are kept, and the effects of those conditions on the people, horses, land and
water she realized the great need for planning and design of horse farms. With good planning, nearly every horse place she saw could have
been built or rebuilt to work better for the people, the horses and the land. Those that worked great had been well planned. Now her varied
knowledge in design, construction, ecology and horse keeping are combined to provide a broad spectrum of guidance for planning superior horse
properties.
different settings from low budget, minimalist, small stables to expansive upscale horse farms. She has also been a working partner in a log
home building business, and has been a designer and salesperson for Barnmaster Barns. Penny has always been interested in the environment
and ecology. She began self education in this field in the early 1970’s. She has taken college courses in biology and ecology, and completed
the Texas Master Naturalist program, a one year course in ecology, geology, archaeology and native plants. She volunteered as a docent at
Selah, Bamberger Ranch for two years. Penny also attended Wayne State University and Northwestern Michigan College as a student of Design.
As she experienced the variety of conditions in which horses are kept, and the effects of those conditions on the people, horses, land and
water she realized the great need for planning and design of horse farms. With good planning, nearly every horse place she saw could have
been built or rebuilt to work better for the people, the horses and the land. Those that worked great had been well planned. Now her varied
knowledge in design, construction, ecology and horse keeping are combined to provide a broad spectrum of guidance for planning superior horse
properties.
Horse places are seldom designed by
people with direct horse experience.
Penny Stone has 29 years experience
and education in design, horse keeping,
training, teaching and ecology. This
exceptional combination of skills gives
her the ability to design a facility to work
flawlessly for your and your horses.
.Penny offers site assessment and horse
farm design and management plans.She
can help you plan and create your horse
farm, and can follow through with
continuing consultation as you learn the
ropes of good management
people with direct horse experience.
Penny Stone has 29 years experience
and education in design, horse keeping,
training, teaching and ecology. This
exceptional combination of skills gives
her the ability to design a facility to work
flawlessly for your and your horses.
.Penny offers site assessment and horse
farm design and management plans.She
can help you plan and create your horse
farm, and can follow through with
continuing consultation as you learn the
ropes of good management
Why struggle with chores when your farm, ranch, or ranchette can be easy and efficient?
The ideal horse place:
- Looks great
- Makes horse chores easier!
- Minimizes dust bowls and mud
bogs - Has grasses for grazing
- Prevents erosion
- Prevents pollution
- Has horse healthy fences,
stables, arenas
- Is energy efficient
- Is designed for your climate
- Has a management plan
- Increases property value
- Can be designed to suit your
budget !