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Charlottesville Virginia Horse Farms And Equestrian Estates For Sale

Charlottesville Virginia Horse Farms And Equestrian Estates For Sale

Central Virginia is horse country and there is always a wide selection of Charlottesville Virginia horse farms and equestrian estates for sale.  What do you think of when you are imagining your future equestrian property?  I bet you can come up with as many different images as we have farms for sale.

stable and horses

Charlottesville Virginia horse farms and equestrian estates for sale might mean a small family farm to you.  It could be a cottage style home on 10 or 15 acres with a couple of paddocks, a run in shed perfect to house a couple of ponies for the children to learn to ride on.  Or you could find a property with an old farm house to renovate with a big old barn, perfect to fit with several stalls for your trail horses.  Another option is a small hunt box with a 4 stall stable within hacking distance of one of our local fox hunts.  Another choice could be a home on a few acres in an equestrian neighborhood where you could have a small barn and ride the community trails.

Then we have a different wish list for the professional in the horse business.  Charlottesville Virginia horse farms and equestrian estates for sale will mean the perfect spot with all the facilities necessary to train and sell horses.  A large state of the art barn with stalls for lots of horses, plenty of pasture, a riding ring and perhaps an indoor arena is what every professional dreams of.  For a professional horseman, it will be all about the horses and the business.  They will be concerned with the fencing and the footing in the riding ring.  Location can be important for different reasons.  A riding instructor will want their farm to be in a location that is convenient for their clients to get to whereas an event rider will want open country to ride over.  the equine professional may not even care what the house is like if the equestrian facilities are up to their standards and he could be content with a barn appartment.

Of course we can't forget the many beautiful estates that we have in Albemarle County.  Charlottesville Virginia horse farms and equestrian estates for sale can include properties with large manor homes and hundreds of acres.  Some of these estates boast historic homes that have been lovingly cared for over the generations.  However they don't all have older homes, some have sizeable newer homes set amid the gorgeous countryside.  These estate properties can come with extensive barns, stables, fencing and cottages and appartments to enable the employees who care for the horses and property to live right on the farm. 

Whatever image is in your mind there is a Charlottesville Virginia horse farm and equestrian estate that is just right for you.

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Contact Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, SFR, President Blue Ridge Chapter Women's Council of Realtors, Montague Miller & Company, Charlottesville, Virginia at 434 960-0161 to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.  Email Pam Dent.

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View my website Charlottesville Horse Farms or visit my other blog Charlottesville Horse Farms and Country Homes for more information on Charlottesville Virginia horse farms, homes, events and real estate. 

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Copyright 2011 by Pam Dent, all rights reserved "Charlottesville Virginia Horse Farms And Equestrian Estates For Sale".

 

 

A Great Reason To Buy A Charlottesville Virginia Horse Farm

A Great Reason To Buy A Charlottesville Virginia Horse Farm

There are many good reasons to purchase a Charlottesville horse farm.  However there is one reason that underlies all of the others.  That reason is the Central Virginia countryside.  The gently rolling landscape is ideally suited for lush pastures filled with grazing horses.  The combination of open land dotted with woods provides a beautiful setting to ride through. 

Charlottesville Virginia horse farms are set against the backdrop of the lovely Blue Ridge Mountains.

Copyright 2011 by Pam Dent, all rights reserved "A Great Reason To Buy A Charlottesville Virginia Horse Farm".

 

 

Charlottesville Virginia Horse Farms - Pasture Management

Charlottesville Virginia horse farms are some of the most beautiful horse properties in the United States.  Albemarle County which surrounds Charlottesville Virginia is an area of gently rolling fields set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains.   This countryside is idealy suited for a Virginia horse farm. 

If you own a Charlottesville horse farm it is important to know how to correctly manage your land. Charlottesville Virginia horse farm Some of the issues that it is necessary for a landowner to understand are the time of year that it is best to fertilize, when to put down lime,  should you drill seed and what are the best pasture grasses to seed with.  Another important issue is pasture rotation and how many horses are appropriate to have on your land.

The Virginia Cooperative Extension is a resource that the owner of a Charlottesville Virginia horse farm can utilize to learn about many of these issues.  In addition there will be a free educational seminar in March that an Albemarle farm owner can attend to learn more about pasture management.

Horse Pastures - From the Ground Up is an educational seminar for Charlottesville Virginia horse farm owners on March 3, 2009 from 8am-3pm, hosted by the Virginia Forage and Grassland Council and the Virginia Cooperative Extension.  The program will be held at the Elk's Lodge in Charlottesville Virginia and will cover a selection of forage and pasture issues.  For details and registration information you can go to the  Charlottesville Horse website.

Pasture management keeps our Charlottesville Virginia horse farms green and lush.  Don't miss the opportunity to learn the best ways to be a good steward of your land.

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Contact Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at 434 960-0161 to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Troy, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.

  View all of the Charlottesville Virginia homes for sale.

View my website Charlottesville Horse Farms or visit my other blog Charlottesville Horse Farms and Country Homes for more information on Charlottesville Virginia horse farms, homes, events and real estate. 

Copyright © 2009 by Pam Dent, all rights reserved, "Charlottesville Virginia Horse Farms - Pasture Management".

 

 

 

Charlottesville Virginia Horse Farms

Charlottesville  Virginia horse farms are located in Albemarle County horse country which has some of the most beautiful countryside in the United States.  The county is home to many horse farms ranging in size from several acres to several hundred acres.  There are several areas in the county which are known for their horse properties, and each has it's own character.

The Farmington Hunt Country lies to the west of Charlottesville and has a large selection of Charlottesville horse farms.  It centers around Garth Road and also the Free Union area.  The country is has gently rolling fields which are mostly cleared with a scattering of woods.  These farms are set against views of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the background.  This side of town has farms of varying sizes.  Often there are several farms adjoining each other offering plenty of land to ride across, with landowner's permission of course.  One of the factors that help make these Albemarle horse farms so special is the land stewardship and pasture management, contributing to the vistas of green fields.

The Farmington Hunt Club has kennels and a club house which are located in Free Union.  Farmington is a registered pack and hounds go out three days a week from October - March. 

The Garth Road area is home to The Barracks, a large boarding stable which hosts a series of A horse shows in the winter.  In addition, several other farms in this area host outdoor horseshows in the spring and summer, or you can easily drive to horseshows all over the state almost every week of the year.  There are also several other barns to choose from if you wish to either board your horse or take lessons.

Below are several pictures illustrating the beautiful Albemarle County countryside.  As you can see this area is ideally suited for equestrian properties.  There are many different sizes and designs of Charlottesville horse barns to choose from.  If you and your horses are considering relocating to a Charlottesville Virginia horse farm, let my years of experience in the horse business and my knowledge of local farms and homes help you find the perfect Charlottesville horse property.  If you are selling a horse farm in Charlottesville and Central Virginia, it is important to choose a Realtor who understands horse properties and how to market them to appeal the the equestrian buyer.

 

Garth Road Farm

 

Free Union Farm

 

 

 

Charlottesville Horse Farms -Barn Design

Selling A Charlottesville Horse Farm

Charlottesville Horse Farms - Pasture Management

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Contact Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at 434 960-0161 to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Troy, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.

 View all of the Charlottesville Virginia homes for sale.

 View my website Charlottesville Horse Farms or visit my other blog Charlottesville Horse Farms and Country Homes for more information on Charlottesville Virginia horse farms, homes, events and real estate. 

 Copyright © 2009 by Pam Dent, all rights reserved, "Charlottesville Virginia Horse Farms".

 

 

Fall in Virginia - A Time For Endings... Or A time For Beginnings

The 2008 horseshow season is winding down.  Then there will be a few weekends of down time before the 2009 season starts in the beginning of December.  This is often a season to say goodby to the good friend that you have shared several years of showing with.  Ponies are sadly out grown or a rider is ready to move on to a more challenging mount which will allow them to progress to the next level.  As a result the fall break between seasons becomes the perfect time to go horseshopping.Desert and Baily

Charlottesville, Virginia and Albemarle County are in the middle of the Central Virginia horse country.  With the large number of stables, the area becomes a popular horse shopping destination.  In addition fall is the perfect time to come to Virginia and shop for the perfect Charlottesville horse farm while enjoying the spectacular fall foliage.  Albemarle, Fluvanna, Louisa and Orange Counties all have a selection of beautiful horse farms on the market for your inspection.

Shadowfax LLC at the Glenmore Equestrian Center is has three more horseshow weekends left on its 2008 schedule.  The Shadowfax horses and riders under the instruction of Baily Dent have enjoyed a most successful show season.  If you would like to have your  horse nearby, but do not wish to have your own farm, it makes sense to consider a move to Glenmore or one of the other area equestrian communities.

Come to Charlottesville in the fall to enjoy the spectacular scenery and search for your next horse or the perfect horse property.

Contact Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at 434 960-0161, pam@JumpintoGreenerPastures.com, to list your property for sale or to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Troy, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.

  

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