Professional Equestrian Property Services

Our Services

  • Pasture Management

    Professional care for your horse pastures using specialized equipment and equine-safe practices.

    Mowing - Professional mowing to appropriate height for horse safety and pasture health

    Aeration & Overseeding - Core aeration and overseeding with endophyte-free tall fescue blends safe for horses

    Weed Control - Targeted weed management using horse-safe herbicides

    Fertilization Programs - Custom fertilization plans designed for equestrian properties

    Lime Application - Soil pH management to optimize grass growth and pasture health

    Soil Testing - Professional soil analysis through Wake County Cooperative Extension

    Drainage Solutions - Effective drainage management to prevent muddy conditions

    Erosion Control - Installing solutions to prevent soil loss and protect pasture integrity

    Pasture Debris Removal - Removal of branches, trash, and other debris that could injure horses

  • Fence Services

    Reliable fence installation and repair with horse safety as the top priority.

    Fence Repair - Expert repairs using horse-safe materials and proper techniques

    Post Replacement & Installation - Durable post work for long-lasting fences

    Electric Fence Maintenance - Keep electric fencing safe and functional

  • Arena & Ring Maintenance

    Keep your riding surfaces in optimal condition for training and competition.

    Arena Dragging - Regular dragging for consistent, safe footing

    Grading & Leveling - Professional grading to maintain proper surface

    Footing Material Mixing - Blending arena materials for consistent, optimal surface

    Weed Control - Keep arena areas clean and professional

  • Material Handling & Delivery

    Professional delivery and placement services for your facility needs.

    Hay Delivery - Reliable delivery of round bales to your property

    Round Bale Placement - Precise placement using professional tractor equipment

    Screenings Delivery - Delivery of arena screenings and footing materials

    Screenings Placement - Professional placement and spreading of screenings

    Topsoil Delivery & Spreading - Quality topsoil for pasture repair or new planting areas

    Barn Mat Delivery & Installation - Professional delivery and installation of stall mats and barn flooring

  • Waste Management

    Keep your property clean and healthy with professional manure management.

    Manure Removal - Efficient removal of manure from paddocks and pens

    Manure Spreading - Professional spreading of composted manure to enrich pastures

    Manure Composting - Professional composting services to manage waste sustainably

    Manure Pen Management - Regular maintenance of manure collection areas

  • Property Improvements

    Enhance and maintain your equestrian facility's infrastructure.

    Tree Removal - Clearing small trees and saplings from fence lines and pasture areas

    General Facility Upkeep - Ongoing maintenance to keep your facility in top condition

    Debris Removal - Clearing branches, fallen limbs, and property debris from pastures and facility areas using professional equipment

  • Barn & Facility Maintenance

    Comprehensive care for your equestrian facility's buildings and grounds.

    Barn Area Mowing - Keep barn surroundings neat and accessible

    Leaf Blowing - Professional cleanup of leaves and debris from barn areas, walkways, and facility grounds

About Smitty's Equestrian Property Services

My name is Ryan "Smitty" Smith, and horses have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. The photo at the top of this page was taken when I was around 4 years old — that's me on Apache, a Gypsy Draft Cross who was one of my first horses.

I grew up around horses, helped care for boarded horses as a child, and today I live on 3 acres in an equestrian community with my two equine — Wilbur, a retired off-the-track Thoroughbred who was, by his own account, not great at racing, and Walter, a Catalan donkey who keeps things interesting. I rotate them between paddocks to maintain healthy grazing, manage their pastures, and do the daily work that comes with keeping equine properly cared for.

Smitty's was born out of a simple reality: my wife and I, along with many of our neighbors, had horses but not enough hours in the day to care for the property the way it deserves. I had the equipment and the knowledge, so I made it my business — literally. My goal is to handle the hard, time-consuming work so that equine owners can get back to actually enjoying their animals.

What sets me apart from a general landscaping company isn't just the equipment — it's the understanding that comes with years of hands-on experience. I know why pasture rotation matters, why dry lots need to stay dry, why you can't just plant any grass seed on a horse property, and why how you operate equipment around horses and their ground matters. My tractor runs turf tires specifically to protect growing grass and paddock surfaces. These aren't things you learn from a landscaping textbook — they come from living it.

If you have horses, you deserve someone who gets it. That's what Smitty's is built on.

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