HORSES Benefits Of Horses On The Homestead By Emily Fought | July 5, 2022 Share More people are moving away from cities and onto homesteads. In this self-sustaining lifestyle, homesteaders grow their own food, can or freeze it, heat their home with firewood, and build their own shelters to name a few things. Horses can be a valuable addition to these farms, especially draft types. Horses and Homesteading Most people consider horses and riding a hobby, but former generations relied on horsepower much more. There are countless benefits to having them on your farm... Their manure can be composted for your garden.Horses can pull logs.With their strength, they can easily haul things around the homestead for you.They can work and move cattle.You can ride them around the ranch and mend fences or check on livestock.Farmers are able to plow fields for growing crops.You can eliminate tractors, tillers, and other equipment. Horses are more environmentally friendly than fossil-fuel burners.Riding is great exercise and fun!They can teach children about responsibility on the farm.Their grazing makes mowing easier.They're wonderful companions to other animals and people. Most horse owners will agree that they're a joy to have on the farm. The work may be difficult, but the reward is worth it. Cowgirl HotlistEmail address:* EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. HORSES | benefits cowgirl farm homesteader homesteading horses must read off grid rustic top