New farm!

[Walt's Fault]

So today we got our 3 boys a new home! 20 acres of start from scratch, where to begin, derelict property that was a farm back in the 1800s. It is in Windsor, just East of Gainesville Fl. New barn, fencing, arena, dressage field, cross country eventing course, workshop and our dream house! Pictures to come! We are about an hour north of World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Ocala FL so my Wife came up with the name of "Widdle WEC". I'm sure once we settle in we are sure to be adding a few more minis and at least 1 full size model!

 

[Dragon Hill]

Wow, how exciting! I hope you'll take us along with your projects as you make it your own.

 

[Walt's Fault]

Going to be asking for suggestions! And will be posting pictures of the progress!

 

[HersheyMint]

How exciting! Congratulations!

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Ambitious! Looking forward to following the process.

 

[Kelly]

How exciting! Can’t wait to follow along on your new endeavor! Please post lots of pics Love the new name and your new avatar

 

[candycar]

Great! You'll love it and make it your own. I remember when we got our dream farm-ett 8 years ago. Still making improvements and loving every minute!.

 

[MaryFlora]

That is such an exciting project for you all and I bet the ideas are flowing like crazy! If, however, you run out of ideas just ask us!

Congratulations on your new adventure! Your farm name and avatar are happy and fun! Love them!

 

[Kristiluvsminis]

Congratulations to you and your family. Can’t wait to see lots and lots of pictures.

 

[Standards Equine]

Wow, that's awesome. I adore the name, so fun! I hope you enjoy the journey!

 

[minihorse]

That's fantastic! Congratulations and looking forward to seeing lots of pictures.

 

[Ilovehorses123]

Congratulations! It seems to me that the fact that in the distant past this place was also a farm makes this place even more attractive. A real historical place!

 

[Walt's Fault]

Lots of clearing to do!

 

[Walt's Fault]

Can't wait to drive Yazhi to the winery that borders the property, for now I have to take the tractor!

 

[Walt's Fault]

Started on the front fence, 20 feet done, 600 to go!

 

[Standards Equine]

Love your fencing! Once upon a time your place was quite lovely, I have no doubt! What will you do with the standing water? I would call it a "dugout" but I'm not sure what you would call it in Florida. Gator territory??? egad!

 

[Walt's Fault]

The water is actually a half acre, 20 ft deep pond that we will clean up, put in a waterfall and stock with fish. As far as gators go I'm a licensed trapper but there is no evidence of recent activity. We are still deciding on the detail for the fence between the upper and lower rails.

 

[Ilovehorses123]

do you also have a pond?! This place is a real find =)

 

[Walt's Fault]

Mowing.............17 hours with a 5 foot bush hog and only cleared about 3 acres.

 

[rsimmers55]

Beautiful piece of property. We have 2 acres north of Dunnellon, so know about where you are.