Aaron you are so right having YouTube Premium is a game changer I pay 13.99 a month and I don't mind at all because I watch a lot of YouTube and I have two channel on here has well.
Aaron's comments surprised me because my hellebores look amazing year round and I'm planting a ton more because they are such a nice ground cover (and they're evergreen!)
Oh my word! Anne of Green gables are some of my favorites shows lol I used have the book series.i agree with Arron about hellebores🤮🤧🦨😩yuck and ugly..I love your early videos because i see your wedding ring mrs laura
Hi Laura and Aaron. I saw that Jeremy and Melissa from (YouTube) Good simple living have a horse near you that they said their children maybe outgrowing due to it being docile. Just a thought
Aaron, your first pronunciation is the most accurate. French Canadian here! So you gave the French pronunciation with the way an anglophone pronounces it! 👍
I am on "Team Level the Barn" too. Its crooked for one thing. It's rudimentary. HOWEVER – its an awesome starting point. You can use it later for cows and build your more useful horse barn on the soccer field later. Buy the book "Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage" by Cherry Hill. It will explain site layout.
Maybe u can use the little red barn for ur 2 cows?🐄🐂🤷♀️ Cause it’s definitely too small for 2 horses 🐴 🐴, their hay n feed n tack. Glad Aaron is checking into it 👏 The dirt lands seems to be a better location for a real full sized horse barn. Don’t settle 😉👍
Dividing your pasture into smaller paddocks is a smart way to go. Then you rotate the animals between the paddocks to give the grass in the other areas a rest. If you have any interest in learning about rotational grazing, check out the books by Joel Salatin. Mind you, his stuff is all about raising animals for meat production, but the principles are the same. You get a healthier, more resilient pasture with this system. Also, I would put it as close to your driveway as is reasonable. You want to make caring for them an enjoyable experience. I'm thinking when it's terrible weather and you need to feed/water them. I remember one year my sister had to crawl on top of 3' of snow to get to their barn, and unfortunately they had placed it quite a distance from their house!
The name Leboutillier is rooted in the Old French translation a "bouteiller," a name for someone who was in charge of the wine cellar. 🍷Cheers to a Happy New Year!
Freesians…. You’re gonna need a bigger barn! Year it down and build a new barn in a better position. You don’t want the horses to have access to the front doors… muddy mess
You guys could always start a Patreon account for followers that want to commit to supporting your channel monthly!! I think you would surprised at how many people would be interested in that! And forgive me if you are already doing that, I just haven’t seen any info on it!
Your highlight videos could NOT ever be too long. It is the highlight of my week. Love your banter with Aaron…fun to see how your ideas might vary while seeing how each of those variations add to the makeup that is Garden Answer. Hope it never changes….KUDOS 👍💕👍
There is a good book called Horsekeeping On A Small Acreage by Cherry Hill. Easy to find used and a good starting point. The existing barn has a few problems. Its in the wrong place for your house and other jobs. Horses and children need eyes on most of the time, you will also need a riding arena where you can see…preferably from your kitchen window though you are out all the time but you need to see them most of the time and easily from the center of your activity. If you have a whimsy to have a goat or a pony sized horse you need goat proof fencing. Horse fencing is not the same. So you need to think of all the critters you might acquire and build appropriate fencing from the start. You don't have to keep them together…goats can be contained in a small goat lot but it needs to be goat proof…also goats are prima donnas and want playground equipment and premium hay(same for llamas) and a good shelter. Horses need clean but less than premium hay. Sheep are much easier than goats…not as much fun to watch. You need all weather drive up access to your horse barn for hay and vets and farriers. There are many options for safe fencing for horses…I used Horse Guard electric. I had a electric fencer rated for buffalo. Its not determined by the size of the beast but their determination to not stay inside your fence. A loose horse or other animal is not a safe animal. A vinyl fence by itself is not a safe animal fence…it needs at least an electric fence to keep the animals from disassembling and breaking to bits a vinyl fence. Some easy horses can respect a single hot wire run inside a vinyl fence…most horses that isn't enough.
Absolutely agree with Aaron on the barn and pasture thing, having a dry lot is also important, pasture rotation, rationing grass in the spring when its high in sugar. Hopefully Aaron will get lots of research done and find trusted people to talk to 🙂 You should look into some rescues for when your ready to add them, they are always needing adopters and often have older horses that have been dumped at auctions, I know of one rescue who would likely be super happy to help you and they are awesome, they rescue Arabians
When we were first married and completely broke, we bought a bucket of army guys and a bag of rubber bands and we set up two opposing armies and shot at each other's army with hand rubber band "guns". I'm telling you we had the most fun!
Do the research Aaron and reposition your barn. I grew up with a horse. She and I grew together. She was no specific breed. I lucked out that she loved me and I loved her. I still miss her this can be a great experience for your kids.
As a prior horse Mom, I am so excited to see my favorite garden channel have horses too! 😍As far as a place where horses can come and go I would build a run in for them which would be prefect for the dirt lands pasture. It has 3 sides and a roof for wind and snow protection. I wouldn’t let horses roam an actual barn because they could get injured on the doors etc. Also, Aaron was wondering about the reasoning behind having separate areas with fencing and this is to be able to move the horses from pasture to pasture so that the grass can regrow especially with a lot of horses. That shouldn’t be an issue with only two horses on 4 acres. Congrats on the new property!
Hi Laura and Aaron, My husband , who is a builder, said you should buy the house to move into while you remodel your house, then turn around and sell the that house when your house is finished.
I love that you have the added property for your dream of having horses. I have horses as well. Might I suggest you keep that cute little barn. It appears to be a solid structure and would be a great shelter for them. Build your matching barn on the dirt lands if you want. It never hurts to have an extra shelter when needed. It just needs a new coat of pretty red paint and it would be darling… kind of like your flower shed 😊
The thought occurred to me as it probably did to you, Laura and Aaron, that house that was part of the horse barn land would be the perfect place to live in while doing that big renovation on your own home, especially since it is actually adjacent to your property and you could rent it out until the time came when you could afford to renovate your own place. It seems like the rental would pay for the mortgage payment. I remember you all talking about you would like to have a house to live in while renovating your current home.
The white vinyl fences are beautiful but can be very dangerous around horses if kicked. I have seen a sweet little filly get spooked and get her leg severed.
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Aaron you are so right having YouTube Premium is a game changer I pay 13.99 a month and I don't mind at all because I watch a lot of YouTube and I have two channel on here has well.
Was just thinking, be careful of the fireplace regarding Samantha's croup …the dry air is not good for it…
Aaron's comments surprised me because my hellebores look amazing year round and I'm planting a ton more because they are such a nice ground cover (and they're evergreen!)
Oh my word! Anne of Green gables are some of my favorites shows lol I used have the book series.i agree with Arron about hellebores🤮🤧🦨😩yuck and ugly..I love your early videos because i see your wedding ring mrs laura
Team Aaron. Rotational grazing, hay storage and tack.
I love my YouTube premium ❤❤❤❤❤ the only app I pay for 😊 couldn’t you put a piece of packing tape over your stake labels to prevent fading ?
I remember bundling up my friends baby and going outside….then inside..to help him breathe…Yikes
Hi Laura and Aaron. I saw that Jeremy and Melissa from (YouTube) Good simple living have a horse near you that they said their children maybe outgrowing due to it being docile. Just a thought
Aaron, your first pronunciation is the most accurate. French Canadian here! So you gave the French pronunciation with the way an anglophone pronounces it! 👍
Great video! Thank you for all you do! Happy to know your children are on the mend!
I am on "Team Level the Barn" too. Its crooked for one thing. It's rudimentary. HOWEVER – its an awesome starting point. You can use it later for cows and build your more useful horse barn on the soccer field later. Buy the book "Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage" by Cherry Hill. It will explain site layout.
So happy to hear the kids are on the mend.
Wondering…can you teach us more about sunset zones?
Maybe u can use the little red barn for ur 2 cows?🐄🐂🤷♀️ Cause it’s definitely too small for 2 horses 🐴 🐴, their hay n feed n tack. Glad Aaron is checking into it 👏 The dirt lands seems to be a better location for a real full sized horse barn. Don’t settle 😉👍
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Dividing your pasture into smaller paddocks is a smart way to go. Then you rotate the animals between the paddocks to give the grass in the other areas a rest. If you have any interest in learning about rotational grazing, check out the books by Joel Salatin. Mind you, his stuff is all about raising animals for meat production, but the principles are the same. You get a healthier, more resilient pasture with this system.
Also, I would put it as close to your driveway as is reasonable. You want to make caring for them an enjoyable experience. I'm thinking when it's terrible weather and you need to feed/water them. I remember one year my sister had to crawl on top of 3' of snow to get to their barn, and unfortunately they had placed it quite a distance from their house!
The name Leboutillier is rooted in the Old French translation a "bouteiller," a name for someone who was in charge of the wine cellar. 🍷Cheers to a Happy New Year!
Freesians…. You’re gonna need a bigger barn! Year it down and build a new barn in a better position. You don’t want the horses to have access to the front doors… muddy mess
Croup is so scary. My oldest had it when he was a baby, now 25 years old. We had a trip to the ER as well. Hope everyone is on the mend.
You guys could always start a Patreon account for followers that want to commit to supporting your channel monthly!! I think you would surprised at how many people would be interested in that! And forgive me if you are already doing that, I just haven’t seen any info on it!
Put the high tunnel on the land where the red barn is, build a new barn on the dirt lands with pastures on both sides for rotation
So glad everyone is finally better. We had the same thing here in Ohio. We are finally getting over it.
Aaron is correct. Level the barn, build a new one. 👍
I hear you mention you have a brother several times. Is he ever in videos? Does he live in Oregon?
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Vinyl is final❤️❤️❤️
Your highlight videos could NOT ever be too long. It is the highlight of my week. Love your banter with Aaron…fun to see how your ideas might vary while seeing how each of those variations add to the makeup that is Garden Answer. Hope it never changes….KUDOS 👍💕👍
There is a good book called Horsekeeping On A Small Acreage by Cherry Hill. Easy to find used and a good starting point. The existing barn has a few problems. Its in the wrong place for your house and other jobs. Horses and children need eyes on most of the time, you will also need a riding arena where you can see…preferably from your kitchen window though you are out all the time but you need to see them most of the time and easily from the center of your activity.
If you have a whimsy to have a goat or a pony sized horse you need goat proof fencing. Horse fencing is not the same. So you need to think of all the critters you might acquire and build appropriate fencing from the start. You don't have to keep them together…goats can be contained in a small goat lot but it needs to be goat proof…also goats are prima donnas and want playground equipment and premium hay(same for llamas) and a good shelter. Horses need clean but less than premium hay. Sheep are much easier than goats…not as much fun to watch.
You need all weather drive up access to your horse barn for hay and vets and farriers.
There are many options for safe fencing for horses…I used Horse Guard electric. I had a electric fencer rated for buffalo. Its not determined by the size of the beast but their determination to not stay inside your fence. A loose horse or other animal is not a safe animal. A vinyl fence by itself is not a safe animal fence…it needs at least an electric fence to keep the animals from disassembling and breaking to bits a vinyl fence. Some easy horses can respect a single hot wire run inside a vinyl fence…most horses that isn't enough.
About the ads, I don't have YouTube premium and I see zero ads on ANY videos I watch on YouTube. Strange 🤔
Laura, research Welsh ponies. Great for kids. IMO.
Absolutely agree with Aaron on the barn and pasture thing, having a dry lot is also important, pasture rotation, rationing grass in the spring when its high in sugar. Hopefully Aaron will get lots of research done and find trusted people to talk to 🙂
You should look into some rescues for when your ready to add them, they are always needing adopters and often have older horses that have been dumped at auctions, I know of one rescue who would likely be super happy to help you and they are awesome, they rescue Arabians
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When we were first married and completely broke, we bought a bucket of army guys and a bag of rubber bands and we set up two opposing armies and shot at each other's army with hand rubber band "guns". I'm telling you we had the most fun!
Yes, take your time to plan and design barn and horse pasture area. So Happy 2:34 you are like minded in the planning.
Thanks for the recap❤️
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Do the research Aaron and reposition your barn. I grew up with a horse. She and I grew together. She was no specific breed. I lucked out that she loved me and I loved her. I still miss her this can be a great experience for your kids.
As a prior horse Mom, I am so excited to see my favorite garden channel have horses too! 😍As far as a place where horses can come and go I would build a run in for them which would be prefect for the dirt lands pasture. It has 3 sides and a roof for wind and snow protection. I wouldn’t let horses roam an actual barn because they could get injured on the doors etc. Also, Aaron was wondering about the reasoning behind having separate areas with fencing and this is to be able to move the horses from pasture to pasture so that the grass can regrow especially with a lot of horses. That shouldn’t be an issue with only two horses on 4 acres. Congrats on the new property!
That’s odd about commercials because I might get a 10 second one then a 5 second one. Never any longer.
After this video, Salvador will probably get a slew of offers on that house. Who wouldn’t want to live next to your beautiful spread?
Find the barn super cute! Whatever the case, use it and then see if you need a new one.
You need different fenced areas for grazing.
Your videos for me could always be this long!
Also have you ever thought of different colors on your clothing
My vote is a black barn to give winter warmth. Plus it brings black from other parts of your property to that side.
Hi Laura and Aaron,
My husband , who is a builder, said you should buy the house to move into while you remodel your house, then turn around and sell the that house when your house is finished.
Also glad the kiddos are doing better
I love that you have the added property for your dream of having horses. I have horses as well. Might I suggest you keep that cute little barn. It appears to be a solid structure and would be a great shelter for them. Build your matching barn on the dirt lands if you want. It never hurts to have an extra shelter when needed. It just needs a new coat of pretty red paint and it would be darling… kind of like your flower shed 😊
The thought occurred to me as it probably did to you, Laura and Aaron, that house that was part of the horse barn land would be the perfect place to live in while doing that big renovation on your own home, especially since it is actually adjacent to your property and you could rent it out until the time came when you could afford to renovate your own place. It seems like the rental would pay for the mortgage payment. I remember you all talking about you would like to have a house to live in while renovating your current home.
The white vinyl fences are beautiful but can be very dangerous around horses if kicked. I have seen a sweet little filly get spooked and get her leg severed.