Horse Property|horseproperty-123.com
Oct
26
Filed Under (Real Estate) by horse
Mike Fonseca asked:
If you love horses, it doesn’t get any better than this: sea, sun, and a steady mount, a vision of pleasure and relaxation. In fact, there’s virtually no limit to the horse-drawn daydream you can bring to life in Costa Rica. Perhaps an afternoon ride alongside a clear mountain stream, the morning mists retreating to reveal a majestic vista of valley and volcano. Or how about a brisk beach ride in the cool of a coastal morning, greeted by the booming hoots of the howler monkeys and the splash of diving pelicans as you veer into the shade of a giant ceiba, the Mayan tree of life. There’s no doubt that if you are so inclined, much of your exploration of this beautiful country can best be done on horseback.
Horse lovers will find many Costa Ricans who share their persuasion, and no small wonder. Horses have played a central role in Costa Rican history and culture since the arrival of the first Spanish settlers in the 16th century. From coastal towns to cloud forest passes, you are sure to notice that horses continue to be a principal means of transportation for quite a few Costa Ricans. Even among those with more frenetic modern schedules, sentimental ties to the horse remain strong. Many urban and semi-urban Costa Ricans whose families have long left the farm nevertheless keep a steed in a stable to saddle-up in their spare time.
Costa Rica’s frequent fairs and festivals typically feature several horse events, the most popular of which is undoubtedly the tope (literally, the “bump”), a rollicking horse parade in which horse lovers of all stripes, from country cowboys to city slickers, can don their fanciest duds and prance stirrup-to-stirrup through the streets. The comfort and ease with which rich and poor “bump” and mingle en masse reflects not only Costa Rica’s relative social equality but also the ongoing cultural emphasis on honoring agricultural traditions. It is the same impulse to hold the land and those who work it close to their hearts, to remain humble regardless of station, which prompts even wealthy Costa Rican families to take their youngsters to pick coffee at least once a year.
Costa Ricans’ reverence for the horse is also reflected in national musical tastes, among which the ranchera is a perennial favorite. The traditional music of the mounted campesinos (country folk) from the deserts of northern Mexico to the Argentine pampas, ranchera music punctuates its stories of valor and betrayal with surging horns, enthusiastic vocal whoops, and exaggerated sobs. With songs such as “My Shining Cinnamon Steed” and “The Famous Black Stallion,” ranchera music is more likely to be an ode to a favorite horse rather than a paean to romantic love. Costa Rica counts among its native-born one of the few women superstars of the genre, the gun-toting, cigar-smoking Chavela Vargas, a close friend of Frida Kahlo who, after decades of success throughout Latin America, finally made her 2003 Carnegie Hall debut at age 83. Anyone interested in understanding ranchera’s popular appeal should attend one of the several ranchera festivals Costa Rica hosts each year throughout the country, delightful showcases of stirring music, superb singing, and impressive horsemanship.
Some who are choosing Costa Rica as “the” place to live are drawn precisely because of its horse-friendly ways. “We have noticed an increase in inquiries from people looking for horse properties,” says Pamela Wright, co-owner with her husband, Terry, of Beach Properties of Costa Rica. Just why that might be Tanya Herrington, owner of the Finca Más Tranquila (No Worries) horse farm outside Quepos, is quick to explain: “You really bond with nature riding in the countryside here. There’s nothing like it!” Tanya designed her wide-windowed home to sit atop the stables, allowing her to keep close watch on her horses and take best advantage of a great view.
Ray and Elizabeth Moss of Nosara say that Costa Ricans’ boundless enthusiasm for horses helped convince them to relocate here from the wine country of California, bringing their three horses with them (see “Journeying With Horses to Nosara” in current issue). “Everywhere I ride, people just come on over to chat and check out the horses,” says Elizabeth. “They love them…it’s just a horse-crazy country.”
Those who decide to buy their horses here will find a healthy and varied market, with prices beginning at only a few hundred dollars for horses that elsewhere would be worth much more. Indeed, it seems that the world is discovering what Costa Ricans have long known, that the country’s native Iberoamerican breeds are strong, beautiful, and spirited. Demand is growing both domestically and internationally, and top prices can reach $35,000. Sign of the growing reputation of this breed is the fact that singer Vicente Fernández, the Mexican king of ranchera music, traveled to Costa Rica to bring home a Costa Rican Iberoamerican to his ranch in Mexico, a fitting tribute to a worthy horse.
Riding is easy to arrange, no matter where you are. It is safe to say there is not a town or hamlet throughout this horse-loving nation without opportunities for recreational riding. More formal equestrian clubs featuring horse-boarding, riding lessons, and training and competitions in dressage and jumping have long been in existence throughout the Central Valley, and are now to be found in Guanacaste and other areas as well.
For suggestions on horse-riding options and properties suitable for horses in your area of interest Contact http://www.intl-investorsgroup.com.
With sound advice from the Intl-Investors Group, you’ll be able to ride off into the sunset—every day of the week!
EDUARDO
If you love horses, it doesn’t get any better than this: sea, sun, and a steady mount, a vision of pleasure and relaxation. In fact, there’s virtually no limit to the horse-drawn daydream you can bring to life in Costa Rica. Perhaps an afternoon ride alongside a clear mountain stream, the morning mists retreating to reveal a majestic vista of valley and volcano. Or how about a brisk beach ride in the cool of a coastal morning, greeted by the booming hoots of the howler monkeys and the splash of diving pelicans as you veer into the shade of a giant ceiba, the Mayan tree of life. There’s no doubt that if you are so inclined, much of your exploration of this beautiful country can best be done on horseback.
Horse lovers will find many Costa Ricans who share their persuasion, and no small wonder. Horses have played a central role in Costa Rican history and culture since the arrival of the first Spanish settlers in the 16th century. From coastal towns to cloud forest passes, you are sure to notice that horses continue to be a principal means of transportation for quite a few Costa Ricans. Even among those with more frenetic modern schedules, sentimental ties to the horse remain strong. Many urban and semi-urban Costa Ricans whose families have long left the farm nevertheless keep a steed in a stable to saddle-up in their spare time.
Costa Rica’s frequent fairs and festivals typically feature several horse events, the most popular of which is undoubtedly the tope (literally, the “bump”), a rollicking horse parade in which horse lovers of all stripes, from country cowboys to city slickers, can don their fanciest duds and prance stirrup-to-stirrup through the streets. The comfort and ease with which rich and poor “bump” and mingle en masse reflects not only Costa Rica’s relative social equality but also the ongoing cultural emphasis on honoring agricultural traditions. It is the same impulse to hold the land and those who work it close to their hearts, to remain humble regardless of station, which prompts even wealthy Costa Rican families to take their youngsters to pick coffee at least once a year.
Costa Ricans’ reverence for the horse is also reflected in national musical tastes, among which the ranchera is a perennial favorite. The traditional music of the mounted campesinos (country folk) from the deserts of northern Mexico to the Argentine pampas, ranchera music punctuates its stories of valor and betrayal with surging horns, enthusiastic vocal whoops, and exaggerated sobs. With songs such as “My Shining Cinnamon Steed” and “The Famous Black Stallion,” ranchera music is more likely to be an ode to a favorite horse rather than a paean to romantic love. Costa Rica counts among its native-born one of the few women superstars of the genre, the gun-toting, cigar-smoking Chavela Vargas, a close friend of Frida Kahlo who, after decades of success throughout Latin America, finally made her 2003 Carnegie Hall debut at age 83. Anyone interested in understanding ranchera’s popular appeal should attend one of the several ranchera festivals Costa Rica hosts each year throughout the country, delightful showcases of stirring music, superb singing, and impressive horsemanship.
Some who are choosing Costa Rica as “the” place to live are drawn precisely because of its horse-friendly ways. “We have noticed an increase in inquiries from people looking for horse properties,” says Pamela Wright, co-owner with her husband, Terry, of Beach Properties of Costa Rica. Just why that might be Tanya Herrington, owner of the Finca Más Tranquila (No Worries) horse farm outside Quepos, is quick to explain: “You really bond with nature riding in the countryside here. There’s nothing like it!” Tanya designed her wide-windowed home to sit atop the stables, allowing her to keep close watch on her horses and take best advantage of a great view.
Ray and Elizabeth Moss of Nosara say that Costa Ricans’ boundless enthusiasm for horses helped convince them to relocate here from the wine country of California, bringing their three horses with them (see “Journeying With Horses to Nosara” in current issue). “Everywhere I ride, people just come on over to chat and check out the horses,” says Elizabeth. “They love them…it’s just a horse-crazy country.”
Those who decide to buy their horses here will find a healthy and varied market, with prices beginning at only a few hundred dollars for horses that elsewhere would be worth much more. Indeed, it seems that the world is discovering what Costa Ricans have long known, that the country’s native Iberoamerican breeds are strong, beautiful, and spirited. Demand is growing both domestically and internationally, and top prices can reach $35,000. Sign of the growing reputation of this breed is the fact that singer Vicente Fernández, the Mexican king of ranchera music, traveled to Costa Rica to bring home a Costa Rican Iberoamerican to his ranch in Mexico, a fitting tribute to a worthy horse.
Riding is easy to arrange, no matter where you are. It is safe to say there is not a town or hamlet throughout this horse-loving nation without opportunities for recreational riding. More formal equestrian clubs featuring horse-boarding, riding lessons, and training and competitions in dressage and jumping have long been in existence throughout the Central Valley, and are now to be found in Guanacaste and other areas as well.
For suggestions on horse-riding options and properties suitable for horses in your area of interest Contact http://www.intl-investorsgroup.com.
With sound advice from the Intl-Investors Group, you’ll be able to ride off into the sunset—every day of the week!
EDUARDO
Oct
25
Filed Under (Real Estate) by horse
Kelly Price asked:
Slovenia property is hot, as it was recently named one of the top destinations in the world for property investment. Soca valley property is an area more and more foreign investors are considering as an investment for capital growth. Lets look at the Soca Valley area in more detail.
The Soca valley is located to the northwest of Ljubljana. Its an area of snow capped mountains, lakes, rivers and rolling pastures. Its a perfect area to enjoy a variety of outdoor sports including:
Skiing, hiking, rafting, biking, horse riding and fly-fishing and draws tourists from all Slovenia and the world. The area is also drawing investors looking to invest in and make solid long term capital gains from
Soca valley property.
The area above is known as the Soca Valley (pronounced ’socha’) and is an area of outstanding unspoilt natural beauty. The Soca Valley takes its name from and is dominated by one of Europe’s most stunning and beautiful rivers.
The Soca Valley is located along Slovenia’s border with northeast Italy and includes the river Soca and all of its tributaries, from this source it then flows into and through the Nova Gorica flatlands.
The Soca river has a distinctive turquoise hue and flows for approximately 100km against a backdrop of high limestone mountains, covered with thick fairytale alpine forests, that are dotted with lush meadows peppered with an abundance of flora and fauna The valley runs across the high peaks of the stunning Julian Alps mountain range which separate it from the neighboring area of Bohinj.
A significant proportion of the Soca Valley is part of the protected Triglavski Narodni Park (Triglav National Park), the largest in Slovenia.
The two major towns in the upper valley are Kobarid and Bovec and both are becoming more popular with property buyers. Other towns seeking a lot of foreign buying are Tolmin, and Nova Gorica.
The Soca valley is great for fly-fishing and fishing for the indigenous marble trout is extremely popular, as are a variety of other sports including:
Hiking and kayaking, horse riding and trekking.
In the upper reaches of the Soca Valley the town of Bovec offers superb adventure sports and tourism is growing steadily here and also throughout the region.
Kobarid is the town where you can learn about the history of the Soca valley. The region is famous from the First World War where the Soca front was the location of one of the most vicious and bloody mountain conflicts ever fought. Ernest Hemingway wrote about the Soca valley in great detail in his well known book “A Farewell to Arms”.
With its beauty, ease of access, variety of outdoor sports and convenient location to explore nearby regions and towns of Slovenia as well as other countries such as Italy tourist numbers are growing.
Slovenia is making great efforts to promote itself as a holiday destination and numbers are rising year on year with the Soca valley taking a significant proportion.
This is of course seeing a surge of people buying Soca Valley property to cater for this influx
If you are considering buying Soca Valley property, make sure you visit and get a feel for the area and the property that best suits your needs; you can buy for straight capital growth, income or a mixture of both.
If you are considering overseas property investment generally or buying property in Slovenia take a look at buying Soca Valley property first and you maybe glad you did.
FIDEL
Slovenia property is hot, as it was recently named one of the top destinations in the world for property investment. Soca valley property is an area more and more foreign investors are considering as an investment for capital growth. Lets look at the Soca Valley area in more detail.
The Soca valley is located to the northwest of Ljubljana. Its an area of snow capped mountains, lakes, rivers and rolling pastures. Its a perfect area to enjoy a variety of outdoor sports including:
Skiing, hiking, rafting, biking, horse riding and fly-fishing and draws tourists from all Slovenia and the world. The area is also drawing investors looking to invest in and make solid long term capital gains from
Soca valley property.
The area above is known as the Soca Valley (pronounced ’socha’) and is an area of outstanding unspoilt natural beauty. The Soca Valley takes its name from and is dominated by one of Europe’s most stunning and beautiful rivers.
The Soca Valley is located along Slovenia’s border with northeast Italy and includes the river Soca and all of its tributaries, from this source it then flows into and through the Nova Gorica flatlands.
The Soca river has a distinctive turquoise hue and flows for approximately 100km against a backdrop of high limestone mountains, covered with thick fairytale alpine forests, that are dotted with lush meadows peppered with an abundance of flora and fauna The valley runs across the high peaks of the stunning Julian Alps mountain range which separate it from the neighboring area of Bohinj.
A significant proportion of the Soca Valley is part of the protected Triglavski Narodni Park (Triglav National Park), the largest in Slovenia.
The two major towns in the upper valley are Kobarid and Bovec and both are becoming more popular with property buyers. Other towns seeking a lot of foreign buying are Tolmin, and Nova Gorica.
The Soca valley is great for fly-fishing and fishing for the indigenous marble trout is extremely popular, as are a variety of other sports including:
Hiking and kayaking, horse riding and trekking.
In the upper reaches of the Soca Valley the town of Bovec offers superb adventure sports and tourism is growing steadily here and also throughout the region.
Kobarid is the town where you can learn about the history of the Soca valley. The region is famous from the First World War where the Soca front was the location of one of the most vicious and bloody mountain conflicts ever fought. Ernest Hemingway wrote about the Soca valley in great detail in his well known book “A Farewell to Arms”.
With its beauty, ease of access, variety of outdoor sports and convenient location to explore nearby regions and towns of Slovenia as well as other countries such as Italy tourist numbers are growing.
Slovenia is making great efforts to promote itself as a holiday destination and numbers are rising year on year with the Soca valley taking a significant proportion.
This is of course seeing a surge of people buying Soca Valley property to cater for this influx
If you are considering buying Soca Valley property, make sure you visit and get a feel for the area and the property that best suits your needs; you can buy for straight capital growth, income or a mixture of both.
If you are considering overseas property investment generally or buying property in Slovenia take a look at buying Soca Valley property first and you maybe glad you did.
FIDEL
Oct
24
Filed Under (Medicine) by horse
Dane Fletcher asked:
Most of us have had experiences with veterinary drugs… simply incredible drugs that generally are targeted towards horses or dogs… and the ensuing results have probably always been spectacular. However, when you first start, the concept of ingesting something intended for our four legged friends can be a bit jarring. You wonder if you’re going to take Winstrol and end up jumping 5 foot fences, or if you’re going to get on all fours, *** on your neighbor’s mailbox and chase a rabbit if you sample some of Fido’s hormonal medication - and haven’t we all had a moment on all fours where it’s been embarrassing? Scratch that.
Look, there’s definitely a reason that veterinarian drugs are desired by many and why taking the lead of race and show horse performance may be the best plan. Sport horses are insanely amazing athletes. Not just your typical race horses, but dressage horses, jumping horses, cross country and steeplechase horses, and so many others there are too many to mention. Basically, these capable athletes are not only as aesthetically pleasing and as muscle solid as you are as a bodybuilder, they tend to be really geared up for performance. They perform like well-oiled machines. Much of that is genetic predisposition and they have evolved over the years to become such powerful animals. But, a lot has been cultivated beyond the regular level of performance and conditioning by way of animal performance and growth drugs and equine specifically equine sports supplements.
Oh yes, these hooved homies are supplement junkies much like you! Alright, they aren’t, but their owners certainly are. As a matter of fact, the equestrian world is downright fanatical when it comes to “getting the edge. It’s really quite astounding that trends in the equestrian world so closely resemble the main threads of bodybuilding supplementation. We tend to take creatine, horses take creatine. We take Gamma-Oryzanol, horses take G-O. Horses take Glucosamine and Chondroitin, and we take it, in addition to Hyaluronic acid (horses took it first) and the list just keeps going on and on.
The idea is, horses and people aren’t so different in regards to athletic needs. While bodybuilding may be considered an aesthetic-only pursuit, those of us who train all know that in the gym, it’s all about obtaining higher levels of performance! The most exciting thing is, there is a supplement that is based on horse performance principles that is like the supplement version of we have all enjoyed out of veterinary Anabolics over the years. It really is the equivalent in regards to supplementation - something that has up until now been very difficult to obtain in the bodybuilding world.
I used to think that having a supplement that was as good as Winstrol and Equipoise are as an AAS, would be an impossible dream. Based on pre-workout (energy), workout (anti-fatigue/ lactic acid blocking properties) and post-workout (recovery), it’s like vet Anabolics - you tend to get the most clear results for the fewest hassles. It’s a real “bang for the buck” supplement in the same way Winstrol-V and Equipoise is a damn good steroid cycle! And believe you me, the pre-performance and recovery aspects of the equestrian supplement world are vastly more advanced than the human side.
The human version of this equestrian supplement is called TridenosenH, I believe it’s still a littler hard to find, but maybe do some searching on the Internet to see what you come up with. Believe me, this marriage of the equestrian supplement world with the human one is an advancement that’s been long awaited, especially by me.
DICK
Most of us have had experiences with veterinary drugs… simply incredible drugs that generally are targeted towards horses or dogs… and the ensuing results have probably always been spectacular. However, when you first start, the concept of ingesting something intended for our four legged friends can be a bit jarring. You wonder if you’re going to take Winstrol and end up jumping 5 foot fences, or if you’re going to get on all fours, *** on your neighbor’s mailbox and chase a rabbit if you sample some of Fido’s hormonal medication - and haven’t we all had a moment on all fours where it’s been embarrassing? Scratch that.
Look, there’s definitely a reason that veterinarian drugs are desired by many and why taking the lead of race and show horse performance may be the best plan. Sport horses are insanely amazing athletes. Not just your typical race horses, but dressage horses, jumping horses, cross country and steeplechase horses, and so many others there are too many to mention. Basically, these capable athletes are not only as aesthetically pleasing and as muscle solid as you are as a bodybuilder, they tend to be really geared up for performance. They perform like well-oiled machines. Much of that is genetic predisposition and they have evolved over the years to become such powerful animals. But, a lot has been cultivated beyond the regular level of performance and conditioning by way of animal performance and growth drugs and equine specifically equine sports supplements.
Oh yes, these hooved homies are supplement junkies much like you! Alright, they aren’t, but their owners certainly are. As a matter of fact, the equestrian world is downright fanatical when it comes to “getting the edge. It’s really quite astounding that trends in the equestrian world so closely resemble the main threads of bodybuilding supplementation. We tend to take creatine, horses take creatine. We take Gamma-Oryzanol, horses take G-O. Horses take Glucosamine and Chondroitin, and we take it, in addition to Hyaluronic acid (horses took it first) and the list just keeps going on and on.
The idea is, horses and people aren’t so different in regards to athletic needs. While bodybuilding may be considered an aesthetic-only pursuit, those of us who train all know that in the gym, it’s all about obtaining higher levels of performance! The most exciting thing is, there is a supplement that is based on horse performance principles that is like the supplement version of we have all enjoyed out of veterinary Anabolics over the years. It really is the equivalent in regards to supplementation - something that has up until now been very difficult to obtain in the bodybuilding world.
I used to think that having a supplement that was as good as Winstrol and Equipoise are as an AAS, would be an impossible dream. Based on pre-workout (energy), workout (anti-fatigue/ lactic acid blocking properties) and post-workout (recovery), it’s like vet Anabolics - you tend to get the most clear results for the fewest hassles. It’s a real “bang for the buck” supplement in the same way Winstrol-V and Equipoise is a damn good steroid cycle! And believe you me, the pre-performance and recovery aspects of the equestrian supplement world are vastly more advanced than the human side.
The human version of this equestrian supplement is called TridenosenH, I believe it’s still a littler hard to find, but maybe do some searching on the Internet to see what you come up with. Believe me, this marriage of the equestrian supplement world with the human one is an advancement that’s been long awaited, especially by me.
DICK
Oct
21
Filed Under (Horses) by horse
Ride Like The Wind asked:
Hello again! Sorry to ask this once again, but I’ve been exploring properties online, and I have a few more.
Hello again! Sorry to ask this once again, but I’ve been exploring properties online, and I have a few more.
Property #1:
http://www.newenglandmoves.com/viewDetails.nem?GLID=1011248349&selectTab=1&propertySearchType=1&associateSearchType=&cid=1035704
This does not show many pictures of the property, but the house is beautiful! Really lovely , and full of character, but of course the land must be suitable for horses, so please comment!
Property #2:
http://www.newenglandmoves.com/viewDetails.nem?GLID=1011290553&selectTab=1&propertySearchType=1&associateSearchType=&cid=1040220
Somehow I fell for this property, as I did the last one as soon as I saw exposed beam ceilings and the words 4 acres of open fields. Any ideas?
Property #3:
http://www.newenglandmoves.com/viewDetails.nem?GLID=1011097365&selectTab=1&propertySearchType=1&associateSearchType=&cid=1040577
The house is nice, of course, and it does come with a suitable barn for my horse friends, as you can see in the picture. It may need a bit of touching up, but it seems lovely. Also, the ‘trek’ from the barn to the house seems quite doable!
Those were the only two I had time to look for, thanks for your help!
EZEKIEL
Oct
19
Filed Under (Real Estate) by horse
Martin Webbster asked:
With interest in rural properties growing, one would want to consider an investment in ranches. This type of investment has so many possibilities and opportunities for the investor. It is one area that is growing very fast due to a number of reasons. Foremost, many people would like to leave the noisy city to go to the rural area to enjoy quietness. Again, many people are finding the rural settings exotic and exciting. Still more, rural properties are still cheap compared to the city equivalent.
There have been various destinations for rural vacations but the most popular amongst them seem to be California, New Mexico, Colorado, Kentucky and Texas. In all these states, one can have excellent ranch facilities to both enjoy your favorite sport such as hunting, hiking and fishing and just laze out in the host sun.
There are ranches in these areas that are centuries old. They have been handed down from generation to generation. These types of properties are hardly sold. But there are some which are offered for sale. These belong to farmers who want to move out to another location or have overgrazed land. But your interest lies in the development of the ranch into a dude ranch where it can of residential and recreational facilities for guests.
You can adopt two approaches to the ranch real estate development. You can build a simple one with basic amenities. These could be on a few acres of land. You will only provide decent rooms and then basic supplies. Alternatively you can put up deluxe cottage where people can retire for vacations. You can include all modern amenities such as satellite TV if available. These types of ranch are going to appeal to the rich who want to go on vacation in the rural area.
You will want to choose an area with a wooded lot so that people interested in hunting can be able to pursue their sport. It may also be prudent to pick a ranch that is close to a water body such a lake, stream or creek to provide fishing opportunities. It is a well known fact that many of the waters in the rural areas have lots of trouts, a popular fish for anglers.
There is something you can do to your ranch to give it a real rustic look. You can build a log home or a cabin. Many vacationers will be interested in this type of building as it is truly rural.
If you are building the dude ranch, you will want to let your visitors get total experience of rural America with a cattle farm or a horse breeding ground. You can have these properties adjacent to the main ranch buildings. The guests can then go though a gate to reach the livestock. Many would want to interact with the animals and have a feel of how life in the rural area looks like.
For the adventurous, you can provide horse riding lessons on the ranch. Many would like to try their hands on this sport.
As part of their stay, you can organize rodeo events for them. You can also organize trips for them to see cowboys in action as they shepherd their cattle on horse back. All of these experiences add value to their visit and will make the ranch get more fame.
For the adventure seeking vacationer, you can organize hunting expeditions. There are lots of game in this part of the country. Notably you can have elks, deer and antelopes in almost every part of rural America. You can also go o hiking expeditions with them.
For the quiet, you can create places around the trees where they can sit and read a book or just laze out.
A dude ranch affords investors an income opportunity. You can build a simple ranch with basic amenities or go for a deluxe type to cater fro rich vacationers.
ANTONY
With interest in rural properties growing, one would want to consider an investment in ranches. This type of investment has so many possibilities and opportunities for the investor. It is one area that is growing very fast due to a number of reasons. Foremost, many people would like to leave the noisy city to go to the rural area to enjoy quietness. Again, many people are finding the rural settings exotic and exciting. Still more, rural properties are still cheap compared to the city equivalent.
There have been various destinations for rural vacations but the most popular amongst them seem to be California, New Mexico, Colorado, Kentucky and Texas. In all these states, one can have excellent ranch facilities to both enjoy your favorite sport such as hunting, hiking and fishing and just laze out in the host sun.
There are ranches in these areas that are centuries old. They have been handed down from generation to generation. These types of properties are hardly sold. But there are some which are offered for sale. These belong to farmers who want to move out to another location or have overgrazed land. But your interest lies in the development of the ranch into a dude ranch where it can of residential and recreational facilities for guests.
You can adopt two approaches to the ranch real estate development. You can build a simple one with basic amenities. These could be on a few acres of land. You will only provide decent rooms and then basic supplies. Alternatively you can put up deluxe cottage where people can retire for vacations. You can include all modern amenities such as satellite TV if available. These types of ranch are going to appeal to the rich who want to go on vacation in the rural area.
You will want to choose an area with a wooded lot so that people interested in hunting can be able to pursue their sport. It may also be prudent to pick a ranch that is close to a water body such a lake, stream or creek to provide fishing opportunities. It is a well known fact that many of the waters in the rural areas have lots of trouts, a popular fish for anglers.
There is something you can do to your ranch to give it a real rustic look. You can build a log home or a cabin. Many vacationers will be interested in this type of building as it is truly rural.
If you are building the dude ranch, you will want to let your visitors get total experience of rural America with a cattle farm or a horse breeding ground. You can have these properties adjacent to the main ranch buildings. The guests can then go though a gate to reach the livestock. Many would want to interact with the animals and have a feel of how life in the rural area looks like.
For the adventurous, you can provide horse riding lessons on the ranch. Many would like to try their hands on this sport.
As part of their stay, you can organize rodeo events for them. You can also organize trips for them to see cowboys in action as they shepherd their cattle on horse back. All of these experiences add value to their visit and will make the ranch get more fame.
For the adventure seeking vacationer, you can organize hunting expeditions. There are lots of game in this part of the country. Notably you can have elks, deer and antelopes in almost every part of rural America. You can also go o hiking expeditions with them.
For the quiet, you can create places around the trees where they can sit and read a book or just laze out.
A dude ranch affords investors an income opportunity. You can build a simple ranch with basic amenities or go for a deluxe type to cater fro rich vacationers.
ANTONY
Oct
17
Filed Under (Real Estate) by horse
Luna Mohanty asked:
For someone not familiar with Colorado climate and water law, choosing the right Colorado horse property can be a daunting proposition. Many people from the Mid West and East Coast are used to dealing with Riparian Water Law, and unfamiliar with Colorado’s Doctrine of Prior Appropriation. One of the implications of this doctrine is that even though a Colorado horse property may have water flowing through it or sitting on it, the owner of that Colorado horse property may have no rights to that water. In a nutshell, Prior Appropriation means that whoever first used the water, and laid claim to it in a Water Court, has first rights to use that water in perpetuity. So one of the first things to discover when looking for Colorado horse property is what water rights, if any, accompany the property.
Fortunately, the Upper Arkansas Valley is blessed with an augmentation scheme whereby property owners can purchase extra water for livestock needs should circumstances necessitate this. This means that buying a Salida, Colorado horse property need not mean paying a huge premium for existing water rights. Owners of Salida, Colorado horse property are able to purchase the necessary shares of water from the local Water Conservancy district for their livestock and domestic need.
Climate is yet another issue that can have a significant impact on where to choose Colorado horse property. Winter temperatures and conditions vary tremendously, often between one valley and the next. Some of the mildest winter temperatures can be found in Salida, Colorado. Horse property owners in Salida, Colorado, enjoy life in the locally acclaimed ‘Banana Belt’, where a relatively mild winter climate is conducive to the keeping of horses and other livestock. Extended periods of harsh cold are relatively rare, while many sunny days make winter riding a regular event.
So, when looking for Colorado horse property, consider Salida, Colorado. Horse property owners in Salida enjoy ample water, mild climate and a county where 85% of land is publicly owned, with literally hundreds of miles of trails at your door.
CEDRIC
For someone not familiar with Colorado climate and water law, choosing the right Colorado horse property can be a daunting proposition. Many people from the Mid West and East Coast are used to dealing with Riparian Water Law, and unfamiliar with Colorado’s Doctrine of Prior Appropriation. One of the implications of this doctrine is that even though a Colorado horse property may have water flowing through it or sitting on it, the owner of that Colorado horse property may have no rights to that water. In a nutshell, Prior Appropriation means that whoever first used the water, and laid claim to it in a Water Court, has first rights to use that water in perpetuity. So one of the first things to discover when looking for Colorado horse property is what water rights, if any, accompany the property.
Fortunately, the Upper Arkansas Valley is blessed with an augmentation scheme whereby property owners can purchase extra water for livestock needs should circumstances necessitate this. This means that buying a Salida, Colorado horse property need not mean paying a huge premium for existing water rights. Owners of Salida, Colorado horse property are able to purchase the necessary shares of water from the local Water Conservancy district for their livestock and domestic need.
Climate is yet another issue that can have a significant impact on where to choose Colorado horse property. Winter temperatures and conditions vary tremendously, often between one valley and the next. Some of the mildest winter temperatures can be found in Salida, Colorado. Horse property owners in Salida, Colorado, enjoy life in the locally acclaimed ‘Banana Belt’, where a relatively mild winter climate is conducive to the keeping of horses and other livestock. Extended periods of harsh cold are relatively rare, while many sunny days make winter riding a regular event.
So, when looking for Colorado horse property, consider Salida, Colorado. Horse property owners in Salida enjoy ample water, mild climate and a county where 85% of land is publicly owned, with literally hundreds of miles of trails at your door.
CEDRIC
Oct
12
maryperkins23 asked:
My dream is owning horses. Should I live in a apratment or live in a house on horse property? I read how much one horse’s care would cost a year. (vet bills, farrier, hay for summer and or other seasons, cost of hay per horse, fly spray, wormers, farm fence and barn maintanence, and ect.) But right now I’m not sure what direction I should go in. I understand how much horses cost just to buy. And I also know that someone would need to make a decent living just to take care of themelves, their car (gas and insurance), mortage, water, heating and gas bills. But how much money would I need to make of year to take care of my horse(s), me and my house bills? And what if you are living by yourself?
I am not a yard person. I love horses!!
CESAR
My dream is owning horses. Should I live in a apratment or live in a house on horse property? I read how much one horse’s care would cost a year. (vet bills, farrier, hay for summer and or other seasons, cost of hay per horse, fly spray, wormers, farm fence and barn maintanence, and ect.) But right now I’m not sure what direction I should go in. I understand how much horses cost just to buy. And I also know that someone would need to make a decent living just to take care of themelves, their car (gas and insurance), mortage, water, heating and gas bills. But how much money would I need to make of year to take care of my horse(s), me and my house bills? And what if you are living by yourself?
I am not a yard person. I love horses!!
CESAR
