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MATTHEW BECK/Chronicle

Larry Hearold grooms his horse Judd while Irene Hearold works with Faye. New residents to Lecanto, the couple had been led to believe their horses already were allowed at their new home. However, one more step in paperwork was required.

Legal livestock: County code clarifies rules for keeping large animals on acreage

The property advertisement read “Bring your animals,” and that is what Larry and Irene Hearold did when they moved to Lecanto from Massachusetts.

They brought their horses Judd and Faye to their new home on about 4.8 acres in West Rusk Lane to begin enjoying their retirement. But they faced another hurdle when they tried to build a barn.