The Kentucky Derby takes place this weekend, kicking off the race for the Triple Crown. For equestrian enthusiasts, it’s the best time of year. But imagine you could live your best equestrian life every day of the year, buying an estate with horse-equipped facilities. You could take your horse out of boarding and give them a real home with your family.
In this edition of Kiplinger’s “Listed,” where we take a look at real estate listings around the world following a certain theme, we highlight equestrian estates for sale across the United States. The homes range from cowboy living out West to a modern compound outside Manhattan.
This edition is special to me: I grew up around stables in the Midwest and some of my fondest childhood memories were made riding the show horses at my classmate’s barn. Imagine you could give your children or grandchildren that idyllic experience growing up with joy and responsibility.
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1. Start your own equestrian center in Washington
This 158-acre site in Washington has huge business potential. Horse riding can take place in the indoor arena, while a separate house provides guest accommodation away from the main property. And if you want to make hay, quite literally, 143 acres are leased for hay production (with subdivision potential).
Address: 5500 Weaver Road, Ellensburg, Washington (listed by Tayna Lorella, Compass)
Price: $2,495,000 | Specs: 4 beds / 3 baths; 4,543 sq. ft. / 158 acres
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Home highlights:
- Secluded main house with update primary suite
- Two-bedroom, one-bath guest house
- Indoor and outdoor riding areas, tack room
- Commercial barn (600-ton capacity), a hay barn and a 3-bay garage
2. Down on the farm in North Carolina
With its classic red barn and stone farmhouse, this North Carolina property ticks all the boxes if you want traditional American style with a side of luxury. The four-bedroom home is immaculate, and horses will be very well catered for in their barn, with five stalls, a tack room and a heated wash stall. Outside there are 12 acres of land, fenced pastures, a large, lighted riding area and plenty of practical outbuildings.
Address: 3417 Pea Ridge Road, New Hill, North Carolina (listed by Linda Trevor, Linda Trevor & Co, Compass)
Price: $1,500,000 | Specs: 4 beds / 3 baths; 2,715 sq. ft. / 12.34 acres
Home highlights:
- Pristine interiors, cathedral ceilings and hardwood floors
- Stone family-room fireplace
- Chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops
- Owner’s suite with two walk-in closets and spa-style en-suite bath
- 5-bay tractor shed, chicken coop and heated workshop
- Secure gated entrance
3. Mountain air in Wyoming
One of my favorite horse-riding experiences was a trail ride outside Jackson Hole, and this home in Alta gives you the opportunity to live that dream. The property includes a recently remodeled main home that’s over 3,000 square feet as well as a log cabin and a barn with an apartment.
Address: 1905 Beaver Drive, Alta, Wyoming (listed by Fall Line Realty at Compass)
Price: $2,950,000 | Specs: 5 beds / 4 baths; 3,896 sq. ft. / 3.62 acres
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Home highlights:
- Views of the Tetons, Grand Targhee and Big Hole Mountains
- 12-foot swim spa in dedicated room
- Whole home generator
- Firepit, fenced pastures, stocked spring-fed pond
4. Grand ranch near Houston
Located outside Houston, this property gives you the best of both worlds with a modern luxury ranch to live in and a six-stall horse barn with tack room and wash bay, as well as a horse arena.
Address: 1980 County Road 220, Angleton, Texas (listed by Mark Miller & Marc Zachrau at Compass)
Price: $2,999,999 | Specs: 4 beds / 4 baths; 4,800 sq. ft. / 30 acres
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Home highlights:
- Saltwater pool and hot tub
- Stocked pond, gun range, workshop and horse barn
- Separate 2,246 square-foot office on property
- Gourmet kitchen
5. Texas Hill Country estate
This property literally on “Lone Rider Trail” offers plenty of space for a crowd. The main home was recently renovated with two primary suites and the home is amid an equestrian community with trail paths.
Address: 13824 Lone Rider Trail, Austin, Texas (listed by Asher Flynn at Compass)
Price: $5,995,000 | Specs: 7 beds / 8 baths; 7,097 sq. ft. / 7 acres
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Home highlights:
- Part of Meadowfox Estates, 30 minutes from downtown Austin, fronting Little Barton Creek
- Pool and screened-in porch
- In-line generator and Tesla charger
- Room for three horses
6. Immaculate estate in Tennessee
Fifty-six acres to call your own in a fully renovated home south of Nashville in Franklin. This property has a full equestrian facility with a professional riding arena. No expense was spared in the renovation, from a spa room with an infrared sauna and cold plunge to EQ-80 footing for the riding arena.
Address: 426 Cotton Lane, Franklin, Tennessee (listed by Megan Jernigan at Compass)
Price: $11,90,000 | Specs: 6 beds / 5 baths; 7,397 sq. ft. / 56 acres
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Home highlights:
- European oak hardwood floring and Cle Zellige Moroccan sea salt shower in primary suite
- Home theater, private gym, spa room with infrafred sauna and cold plunge
- Pastures, pond and more grounds
7. Mid-century modern in Sleepy Hollow
The historic Winterburn Farm is located in Westchester’s Pocantico Hills, just north of New York City. The home was designed for Rodman Rockefeller by Richard P. Donahue and includes a 14-stall stable with indoor and outdoor riding arenas.
Address: 48 Raafenberg Road, Sleepy Hollow, New York (listed by David Turner at Compass)
Price: $12,00,000 | Specs: 5 beds / 6 baths; 7,538 sq. ft. / 42 acres
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Highlights:
- 42-acre compound with main residence, stable, manager’s house, greenhouse, carriage barn and equipment garage
- Direct access to 55-mile carriage trail network of Rockefeller State Park
- Great room in main home with 20-foot ceilings and walls of glass with views of the Hudson River
This is part of Kiplinger’s series “Listed.” Be aware that due to the nature of real estate, property statuses may have changed by the time you read this.
Is there a particular home feature or location you want to see listings for? Email the author at [email protected].