Can you keep a horse on half an acre?

Answer 1

Well, it would be very cruel to keep a horse in a block that is very small. Horses usually love to run in freedom and not being locked up. It's just like humans, you can't sit in a confinded space for the rest of your life. You would like to at least get out and do something. I would say no, but its totally up to you. I would say the smallest paddock for a horse to be in would be 5 acres, no less.

Just one more thing, if you were to have a horse in half an acre, the grass in that very small paddock will be eaten by the horse within 24hrs to 36hrs.

Answer 2

One fourth of an acre may suffice, as long as you have somewhere else (an arena, etc.) to exercise the horse. If not, it may not be enough room for the mini to get adequate exercise, as well as an adequate amount of grazing. Be sure to provide the right amount of hay and/or grain to supplement the limited amount of grass.

Answer 3

Yes, depending on the size. You will need to poo pick every day and you may want to fertilize it too, just to keep the grass lush.

Answer 4

yes it would be a decent size area for 1 horse.