Horses (to buy, construction, live in)

[MomsTn]

What is the minimim acreage required to have a horse in Tennessee?

We'll be moving to the Sumner/Robertson area.
In some states you have to have at least 2 to 5 acres.
Also, are there some kind of covenants, concerning what kinds of animals you can and can't raise.
Like for instance, if you wanted to raise a few chickens also.

thanks,

[mbmouse]

Speaking from an East TN perspective, there are very few areas that have zoning laws against any type of animal on your property. If you buy the land, you can do what you want with it, that is the general philosophy.
As for horses, my perspective would be from the health of the horses perspective. Don't they require 1 1/2 acre each of grazing land for there own health? You would have to check that out somewhere though.
Scary, but I have seen it here, someone has 1/4 acre, they put up the fence and bring in the horse...or pigs....or chickens. Sure you can do it. We had chickens for a while as I love fresh eggs.

[MomsTn]

We want to buy over an acre, maybe five.
Our little girl wants a horse.

We also raised chickens, exotic ones, and then, we special ordered some Buff Orpingtons. I loved their color, it was a buff golden color.
My hubby likes birds, and loved watching the chickens as they wandered around early in the morning.

At present, we live in the city. There are just too many people here.
We want to get away from the cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul), and live in a rural area.

We want to be able to raise a few chickens, and have a horse, and I can grow a nice garden.
I've tried growing a garden here, but, the seasons are much to short.

There's a joke about Minnesota.
They only have two seasons.
Winter and Road Construction.

I hate the cold...

[J.R.]

TnBound,

I can't wait to move to TN as well.

The basic rule of thumb for horses is 1 horse per acre and every horse needs 1 horse friend. That equals 2 acres and 2 horses.

The ordinances will change from area to area, but for horse health, the above is a great rule.

Can't wait to meet you in Tennessee.!!!