arthurj

Hi All,

I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of a good estate agent or realtor im looking for a property with land big enough for 2 horses so about 2-3 acres near calgary. Thanking you in advance.

Arthur

Louisecooke

http://www.realtor.ca/splash.aspx

Butch Cassidy

I could point you in the direction of Many, how close to Calgary? Bear in mind we have at least two EXCELLENT Realtors who post on the Board. Have you checked the byelaws? 2-3 acres is barely enough land for two horses in many (including my) peoples opinions.

Butch

dbd33

It's what you would go with in California or Buckinghamshire but not in Canada. That small space means no pasture, year round hay, lots of bother.

Getting There

Hi Arthur,

I'm one of the several Realtors that contribute to these discussion boards and I live in Okotoks, near Calgary. If you wish, you can contact me via my website and I will try and assist.

Kind regards,

Eamonn.

Butch Cassidy

Certainly not in and around Calgary unless you had one hell of a f-off irrigation system and 'magic' pasture.

dbd33

I suppose it's time, once again to recommend "Horsekeeping on a Small Acerage" by Cherry Hill. Had the book. Have the acerage.

arabian77

Hi there, same question as Arthurj but different location (and acreage), after property suitable for small scale equine purposes in the Edmonton area.

mandymoochops

Why don't you look on MLS - search acreages in the areas you're after. Most of them will list if they are set up already for horses?

If you find it the one tip I would give you above all else is make sure that the place you water your horses is close enough to run power to so you can get a heater in the trough.

Hauling water in way below freezing temps is no fun.

arabian77

Hi,

Sorry for this very delayed thank you for the above.
Can you tell me if electric fencing in used in Canada? as i have some here and was thinking of shipping it over.

Silverdragon102

Seen a few use electric fencing here in NS so would image the same would be for else where

mandymoochops

No worries for the late reply.

You are moving in or around Edmonton right???

This is Alberta - some would use razor wire if it was cheap enough!!! Yes absolutely you can use electric fencing that costs next to nothing.

Most (not me) use barbed wire. I'm not a huge fan, as i'm sure you know horses tend to find ways to hurt themselves, and barbed wire is like a gift wrapped birthday present.

Check out UFA for most of your farm and acreage supplies, it will give you a good idea of costs over here. www.ufa.net

arabian77

Thanks for this additional info. Yes we are hopefully moving to Edmonton (just going through the immigration process now) I'll check out the website as it may be cheaper for me to buy over there.
I am also not a fan off barbed wire fencing.

mandymoochops

You'll find in general the Canadian attitude to horses is very different to the British. I suppose its because in the UK to own a horse is a luxury, here every farm boy and his dog own them, they are expendable and cheap, meant primarily for working / competing (more Rodeo but there is a big English scene )