L & L Equestrian Complex

Did you ever have a dream or idea that was so freaking big it scared the bejesus out of you?

On the southern corner of our road is a HUGE empty lot (approx 150 acres) that a developer bought 7 yrs ago with the intent of putting up new homes. Well there was a lot of activity there the first year, then, nothing! Now it has become a dumping ground for old refrigerators, tires and animal carcasses. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, if I won the lottery, haha, that property would become the L&L Equestrian Complex of Lapeer. 20 acres for hay, a barn for hay storage, a trail along the perimeter with training/obstacle loops, nice sized outdoor arena, a nice sized barn with attached indoor arena, round pens, pond, ample parking and two homes, us and my trainer, and an apartment above the barn. She would design the barn layout, where to put pastures, r/p's, etc. We can hold 4-H shows, she can do clinics, lessons, her training. And weekend trail rides. Me? Well there are lots of things for me to do. I can feed, water turn out, answer questions, help organize, keep the property up answer phones and run our tack/gift shop.

There would be a nice sized shop with heat, a bathroom and hot/cold running water for hubby. He can do his woodworking and stuff. He could get his Harley, and be comfy away from the crazy horse people.

I have always thought of opening up my own tack shop and that would be my main focus. It would probably take a year to get it up and running with all the actual cleaning up, septic, water, drainage, power and building. Our hayman would see to the hay fields (straw also) we would have our own nice sized gardens and, WHEW! Like I said it's one of those things that just pops into your head and festers for awhile til you take care of it.

Just a crazy fantasy, but then..........never thought I would be back with horses again either!

Not able to post any new pics at this time but will add them soon.