It is recommended that a horse have at least 2 acres. In Kentucky, it is common for stallions to have a turnout paddock of 5 to 10 acres. Others have smaller areas, but allowing the horse to have time out to run and move around is important.
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It is recommended that a horse have at least 2 acres. In Kentucky, it is common for stallions to have a turnout paddock of 5 to 10 acres. Others have smaller areas, but allowing the horse to have time out to run and move around is important.
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