By law, how much space/acreage is needed per horse in Minnesota?

Question

By law, how much space/acreage is needed per horse in Minnesota?

Answer 1

I'm not from Minnesota, but I can tell you that it is typically not a matter of state law.  Zoning ordinances are usually determined by the county, so you would have to check there.  The number of horses allowed on acreage is often not limited at all under agricultural zoning, but may be restricted under Farm zoning...so you have to check locally and know how your land is zoned.

Answer 2

idk for the law. but if you want a stress free experience you should have at least 3 acres a horse.

Answer 3

within each state different townships and counties often specify the minimum requirements - check with your local township and they'll direct you from there (or the township you may be thinking to relocate to).

Also, consider the way you pose the question - some townships state you must have XX acres for the HOUSE and one horse + XX acres per horse after that while others simply specify you must own XX Acres to simply have horses.

In my opinion, given the need to graze and move, One SHOULD own enough property to allow a good 2 acres per horse of grazing - and this even will need to be augmented with hay and possibly grain to keep them healthy as even that amount of space can be nibbled down to nothing - the smaller space available, to a point, should be re-seeded every few years to allow stong growth.  If you are in an area that will allow horses on land as small as one or two acres for horse and home, figure on feeding hay and grain year round.

If you do have the chance to have a large amount of property for the horses you obtain, I have learned that there are good grasses that withstand trambling and over-grazing better than others. .....I'm trying to remember the name of it now....it's that grass that you order and it comes as dormant roots and is planted as a live plant - they get a long tap-root that goes deep anchoring it which disallows the hooves and teeth of the animal to damage it and diminish it's stength....if I think of he brand name I'll get it to ya if interested.....

Answer 4

Check your local town ordinances.  They will tell you what the local law (if any) regarding how many and what kind of animals you can have on specific properties.  Here in WI it varies from town to town.  Some don't have any and some will limit how many per acre.  Also make sure you know what your property is zoned as (ie, residential, agricultural etc.) as this may affect what is allowed also.

Many towns have their ordinances online on their websites, or you can call your town office and ask.

Answer 5

The minimum acreage for horses in any state a federal thing is 1 acre per horse.