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Salida CO Real Estate: How to Make a Horse Property
Salida CO Real Estate: How to Make a Horse Property
Salida Colorado is known for its whitewater sports, premier fly fishing, downhill skiing at Monarch Mountain, and mountain biking. Did you know it is a fabulous place for horse owners?
We have 100's of trails from 5 minutes out of town for you and friends to take an afternoon ride. "Folks who like to ride year round have moved here, thanks to our  "Banana Belt" Weather patterns. It snows all around us but you can ski in the morning on the 2nd best powder in the state and then get on your horse for a lovely afternoon ride.
Do you have to find a horse property with all the barns, turnouts, pastures, etc? You can. Or, if you want to save money, you can buy a place and add the infrastructure like we did.
What turns a home with acreage into a horse property in our area?
Basically, you need two things. An ability to water outside and some level ground for your barn, horse trailer, arena or round pen, and your turnout area/pasture. You can do that in 2 acres but it is tight. 5+ Acres is better. ... more

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