Horses are popular in every one of the fifty States. This means that there are horse properties for sale all over the country. However, the term covers a wide variety of listings. Sometimes it depends on the area of the country. Often it reflects the type of riding preferred by the seller. Always there is the price factor.
Location is key. For instance, many western states have homes on a lot or two that have a small shed and tiny fenced area for horses. Although horses once roamed over vast areas and foraged for grass, they seem perfectly happy with year-round hay and exercise only outside their pens.
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.
Take Virginia as an example, where horses are big business. This state has very diverse regions, from flat coastal plains to rolling foothills to definitely mountainous areas. Northern Virginia is an area of large, luxurious estates, where the house may attract more attention than the stabling area. It may be hard to find an affordable, small place suitable for one horse and owner in this area.
However, this does not hold true in the south-western part of Virginia. Although people ride English style (for hunting, dressage, or show jumping) all over the country, those in more rural areas may focus on trail-riding, using western tack and smaller, less flashy horses. Some may not even use barns but have run-in sheds to shelter their animals from sun, wind, rain, and flies.
There are many equine magazines which feature property for sale, and the internet has great real estate listings. It is often possible to see both the exterior and interior of all buildings, as well as panoramic views of the land. This makes it easy to eliminate listings that are not suitable, to view high-priced places either for fun or for cost comparison, and to take virtual tours before engaging the services of a real estate agent.
It's always wise to consider tax rates, regulations, zoning, and liability laws before beginning to house-hunt. This helps narrow the search and prevents falling in love with a place which turns out to be in a high-tax zone, have zoning or HOA restrictions that prevent some activities, or have limits on the number of animals allowed. All of this information is available online or from a licensed real estate agent.
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.
Location is key. For instance, many western states have homes on a lot or two that have a small shed and tiny fenced area for horses. Although horses once roamed over vast areas and foraged for grass, they seem perfectly happy with year-round hay and exercise only outside their pens.
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.
Take Virginia as an example, where horses are big business. This state has very diverse regions, from flat coastal plains to rolling foothills to definitely mountainous areas. Northern Virginia is an area of large, luxurious estates, where the house may attract more attention than the stabling area. It may be hard to find an affordable, small place suitable for one horse and owner in this area.
However, this does not hold true in the south-western part of Virginia. Although people ride English style (for hunting, dressage, or show jumping) all over the country, those in more rural areas may focus on trail-riding, using western tack and smaller, less flashy horses. Some may not even use barns but have run-in sheds to shelter their animals from sun, wind, rain, and flies.
There are many equine magazines which feature property for sale, and the internet has great real estate listings. It is often possible to see both the exterior and interior of all buildings, as well as panoramic views of the land. This makes it easy to eliminate listings that are not suitable, to view high-priced places either for fun or for cost comparison, and to take virtual tours before engaging the services of a real estate agent.
It's always wise to consider tax rates, regulations, zoning, and liability laws before beginning to house-hunt. This helps narrow the search and prevents falling in love with a place which turns out to be in a high-tax zone, have zoning or HOA restrictions that prevent some activities, or have limits on the number of animals allowed. All of this information is available online or from a licensed real estate agent.
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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