Chatham Farm: Plans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHORT TERM IMPROVEMENT PLANS

Overall Farm Appearance: Clean up & Clean out Everything!

Indoor Arena:
o Install excellent quality all-weather sand footing DONE!
o Replace overhead lighting as necessary DONE!
o Install gate so indoor arena can be used for supervised turnout DONE!

Large Outdoor Arena:
o Recondition all-weather sand footing and add additional sand if necessary DONE!
o Replace stadium lighting as necessary
o Install gate so outdoor arena can be used for supervised turnout DONE!

Stalls:
o Re-level and re-mat all stalls DONE!
o Install new corner feed buckets as needed DONE!
o Enlarge 6 small stalls in main barn to become 3 oversized (double) stalls DONE!
o Repair broken concrete in barn aisle

Pastures:
o Convert part of back pasture into 2 small paddocks to use as vet paddocks, private turnout, etc.
o Install paddock by house with V-mesh wire lining to be used jointly for dog corral and extra horse paddock
o Repair fencing/install gate in outdoor sand arena by house to allow use as all-weather paddock and extra outdoor arena
o Repair pasture fencing as necessary in the “pond” and “mare” fields

Lounge/Viewing Area:
o Install washer/dryer laundry facilities DONE!

Jumps: Build them!


LONG TERM IMPROVEMENT PLANS

Install fencing around small sand dressage ring to use jointly for riding and all-weather paddock
Paint outdoor arena perimeter fence DONE!
Install hot water access in 2nd wash stall
Install crushed limestone base at pasture entrances to improve footing (decrease mud)
Replace perimeter fencing in “pond” and “mare” fields
Divide huge “pond” and “mare” fields into 3-4 large pastures
Clean up and clean out Old Barn to use as overflow stabling for quarantine, shows and/or clinics
Repair fencing around Old Barn for additional pasture space
Update/build out lounge kitchen for full-service use (oven/stove, refrigerator, bar/wine storage)
Update lounge bathrooms DONE!
Renovate lounge/viewing area
Renovate barn office
Install windows in all stalls in Main Barn
Install large door at end of Indoor Arena
Install automatic gated entry at farm entrance
Open a small-scale Tack Shop onsite