People own horses in every state of the union. This makes finding horse properties for sale extremely easy, although locating exactly the right one might take a while. The term 'horse property' covers a wide variety of estates, farms, and homesteads. It also means different things in different parts of the country. This variety is seen even if searchers are limiting the options by price or type of riding.
For example, people keep several horses on an area little bigger than a city lot in places like Phoenix, Arizona. In desert country, horses are fed hay year-round or need many acres to browse over for self-maintenance. In lush grass country, like Kentucky or along the East Coast, a pasture can be three to ten acres. In Wyoming, it might take up a whole quarter-section.
In states where both space and grass abound, such a home might not be considered a 'horse property'. In Virginia, for example, listings are seldom for less than three acres and often ten or more. Most include a fairly spacious barn, a ring or round pen, and fenced pastures and turn-out paddocks.
People in Virginia expect a equine estate to have a large home, which is generally of more value than the stabling areas. Those who want a place with extensive horse facilities but a smaller home, which keeps taxes down, may have a hard time finding it. There are many 'equine communities' that have riding trails included in the over-all plan; some even have community boarding facilities for those who don't want to maintain their own stabling.
However, other parts of the state are less into 'conspicuous consumption'. These areas may have more western riding than English dressage or foxhunting. Quarter-horses are often more rugged than pampered hunting or show horses, needing only a run-in shed for protection from rain, snow, summer heat, and flies. The barns are used for horses that need special care, for grooming and tacking up, and for feed and equipment storage.
Equine magazines and local newspapers carry classified ads for this kind of property, which are helpful when searching in the immediate area. However, the internet covers both local and national listings, as well as international ones. Virtual tours are great for narrowing the search, since both interior and exterior photos give an idea of the kind and condition of the property.
Information is also available on HOA restrictions, zoning laws, liability in each state, and other aspects of property ownership that will guide a choice of place to live. Many states, for instance, designate equine activities as 'inherently dangerous' and limit the property owner's responsibility to prevent injury. Sometimes zoning or HOA rules limit the number of horses allowed on one site or prohibit commercial activities.
After finding suitable properties, it's necessary to visit to really know the details. The area may be too steep or rocky, or too flat for endurance training. The access road may be inadequate, or the property too close to a major highway for comfort. The barn may be poorly designed, too small, or too large. Searchers won't know if they'll find disappointment or perfection at the end of the line until they actually set foot on the property and see it for themselves.
For example, people keep several horses on an area little bigger than a city lot in places like Phoenix, Arizona. In desert country, horses are fed hay year-round or need many acres to browse over for self-maintenance. In lush grass country, like Kentucky or along the East Coast, a pasture can be three to ten acres. In Wyoming, it might take up a whole quarter-section.
In states where both space and grass abound, such a home might not be considered a 'horse property'. In Virginia, for example, listings are seldom for less than three acres and often ten or more. Most include a fairly spacious barn, a ring or round pen, and fenced pastures and turn-out paddocks.
People in Virginia expect a equine estate to have a large home, which is generally of more value than the stabling areas. Those who want a place with extensive horse facilities but a smaller home, which keeps taxes down, may have a hard time finding it. There are many 'equine communities' that have riding trails included in the over-all plan; some even have community boarding facilities for those who don't want to maintain their own stabling.
However, other parts of the state are less into 'conspicuous consumption'. These areas may have more western riding than English dressage or foxhunting. Quarter-horses are often more rugged than pampered hunting or show horses, needing only a run-in shed for protection from rain, snow, summer heat, and flies. The barns are used for horses that need special care, for grooming and tacking up, and for feed and equipment storage.
Equine magazines and local newspapers carry classified ads for this kind of property, which are helpful when searching in the immediate area. However, the internet covers both local and national listings, as well as international ones. Virtual tours are great for narrowing the search, since both interior and exterior photos give an idea of the kind and condition of the property.
Information is also available on HOA restrictions, zoning laws, liability in each state, and other aspects of property ownership that will guide a choice of place to live. Many states, for instance, designate equine activities as 'inherently dangerous' and limit the property owner's responsibility to prevent injury. Sometimes zoning or HOA rules limit the number of horses allowed on one site or prohibit commercial activities.
After finding suitable properties, it's necessary to visit to really know the details. The area may be too steep or rocky, or too flat for endurance training. The access road may be inadequate, or the property too close to a major highway for comfort. The barn may be poorly designed, too small, or too large. Searchers won't know if they'll find disappointment or perfection at the end of the line until they actually set foot on the property and see it for themselves.
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