Santa Fe County, NM Horse Property for Sale - 83 Properties (2024)

FAQs

Is horse property a good investment? ›

Investing in horse properties can be a smart move, particularly in areas with high demand for such real estate. Equestrian centers, suburban areas with equestrian interests, and regions with burgeoning horse sports can make for lucrative investments.

If you are attempting to figure the carrying capacity of land for a horse, then a good rule of thumb is 1-1/2 to 2 acres of open intensely managed land per horse. Two acres, if managed properly, should provide adequate forage in the form of pasture and/or hay ground.

Horses require daily care which can be time consuming. Whether your horse is field-kept or stabled, they'll need to be checked at least twice a day to make sure their health and welfare is maintained,” says a BHS spokesperson.

Some states, like California (No. 1), Florida (No. 3), and New York (No. 5) provide plenty of options for planning an equestrian vacation.

Number one is California, ranked first for equestrian activities and equine care.

In the past year, several friends and clients have approached me asking, “Do I ever do investment horses, and are they a good idea?” The answer is yes, and horses can be a great investment, but as with most investments, there is no guarantee of success.

Investing in horses can be a fulfilling and potentially profitable venture, whether you're interested in racehorses or show jumpers, or even considering breeding. Your approach, whether sole ownership, partnerships, or syndication, should align with your goals and resources.

Although costs of keeping a horse have risen, more than 90% of horse owners expected to own the same number or more horses in 2022 compared to 2021, according to a survey done by the American Horse Publications. Fewer than 10% of respondents in that survey expected to own or manage fewer horses in 2022 than in 2021.

What states are best for horse ownership? ›

California gallops to the top of our ranking with a nearly 14-point lead ahead of our No. 2 state, Texas. The Golden State boasts the highest number of horse rentals, riding trails, camps, museums, and vacations. Florida follows closely behind with a silver medal in Equestrian Activities.