Farming part-time for homestead
Updated Jan 12, 2026
Seeking
- 0-5 Total acres
- 0-5 Acres of pasture
- 0-5 Acres of hayland
Desired locations
Family with 3 gentle, well-cared-for horses seeking pasture to lease long-term.
Plan
We are a quiet, responsible family seeking pasture or acreage to lease for our three well-cared-for horses. Our horses are gentle, healthy, and maintained on a consistent farrier, veterinary, and deworming schedule.
We take pride in keeping fencing, shelters, and pasture areas clean and well-maintained, and we treat any property we use with respect as if it were our own. We are looking for a long-term leasing arrangement and are open to helping maintain the land, mowing, and making improvements if desired.
We are dependable, communicative, and happy to provide references. Our goal is a peaceful, long-term arrangement that benefits both the landowner and our family while giving our horses a saf
Desired infrastructure
Equipment and infrastructure details
We are seeking property with basic horse-friendly infrastructure such as safe fencing, access to a barn or shelter, and a reliable water source. Existing livestock facilities are a plus, but we are flexible and open to properties with simple, functional setups.
Our needs are modest, and we are willing to work with what is already in place while maintaining all facilities in good condition. We value clear communication with landowners and are open to discussing minor improvements or maintenance if needed.
Preferred type of opportunity
Opportunity details
We are primarily seeking a long-term pasture lease for our horses and are open to lease-to-own opportunities if the property becomes available for purchase in the future. Our goal is a stable, respectful, and mutually beneficial arrangement where we can care for the land long-term while maintaining open and reliable communication with the landowner.
Desired farming practices
Practices details
We practice responsible, low-impact pasture management focused on protecting soil health and maintaining clean, usable grazing areas. Our approach includes rotational grazing when possible, manure management to reduce pasture damage, and maintaining fencing and shelters to prevent overuse of any one area.
We prioritize clean water access, shade, and healthy grazing conditions, and we avoid overgrazing to protect long-term pasture quality. Our goal is to leave the land in equal or better condition than when we began.
Production goals
Goals details
We are seeking a long-term pasture lease for three well-cared-for horses with the goal of maintaining healthy, clean, and well-managed grazing land. Our focus is on low-impact use, rotational grazing when possible, manure management, and maintaining fencing, shelters, and water access.
We are not operating a commercial livestock business. Our primary goal is to provide a safe, quiet environment for our horses while preserving and improving pasture quality. We aim to be reliable, respectful tenants who communicate well and treat the property as our own, leaving the land in equal or better condition than when we began.
Farm experience
Years of experience
2 total years of experience
Experience details
Our family has hands-on experience caring for horses and managing small pasture settings, including daily feeding, turnout rotation, manure management, basic pasture maintenance, and coordinating regular farrier and veterinary care. We are familiar with maintaining fencing, shelters, and water access, and we prioritize safe, clean environments for livestock.
We follow routine health schedules, maintain consistent feeding programs, and are comfortable managing seasonal pasture needs, weather protection, and basic land upkeep. Our experience is rooted in responsible, long-term animal care and respectful land stewardship