Buying & Selling


10 Things to Know Before Buying or Selling Horse Property


Fixin’ to buy or sell horse property? From


multi-million dollar equestrian estates to modest country homes with just enough land to house an aging family pony. From equine event facilities to breeding barns to training facilities, buying and selling horse properties requires a specific field of knowledge including equine health care, safety, state liability laws and pasture manage- ment.


Folks looking to have their horses on their own property usually have a pretty good idea of what they want. Most first-time equestrian property buyers already own at least one horse, and they are currently paying to keep their four-legged friend at someone else’s facility. Many horse farm buyers have dreamed of the day they could wake up, make a cup of coffee and go out and care for their own horse. This is an emotional and exciting process for them, and they will have done lots of research. Some buyers may even bring their friends, trainers or veterinarians out to see a property before putting in an offer. The top concerns of the average horse property buyer are for the horse’s health, safe- ty and well-being rather than their own comfort. So when marketing the listing toward potential equestrian use, there is a lot to consider. Here is my top 10 list of what you need to know about buying and selling an eques-


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