Horse Properties For Sale in Pennsylvania (2024)

FAQs

How many horses can you have per acre in Pennsylvania? ›

A: There is no set amount of acres you must own to keep a horse in Pennsylvania, but in most cases, one horse per two or three acres is what you need. This is so horses have ample space to exercise, rest, take shelter, and more.

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.

#1 Lexington, Kentucky

The city of Lexington, Kentucky, is often called the Horse Capital of the World. Home of the Kentucky Horse Park, a truly unique facility dedicated to a variety of equestrian sports, it has become a mecca for horse lovers.

Often, one horse per acre is used as a starting point. In some cases, two acres is recommended for the first horse and one additional acre for each additional horse is suggested to prevent over-grazing of pastures.

In general, professionals recommend two acres for the first horse and an additional acre for each additional horse (e.g., five acres for four horses). And, of course, more land is always better depending on the foraging quality of your particular property (70% vegetative cover is recommended).

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.

The minimum up-front cost to purchase a horse and your tack will likely range from $4,000 to $9,000. You can then expect to pay a minimum of $6,000 to $8,000 a year, depending on where you live and if you have a barn with equipment or need to board your horse.

Leasing a horse is nearly always less expensive than buying one. It's a relatively low-cost option between owning a horse outright and using a rotating carousel of school horses at the stables. You get the consistency of riding one horse without much of the expense.

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.

Where is the cheapest place to live with horses? ›

Depending on the horse, it can graze for up to 18-hours a day, so you want to ensure that your pastureland and paddocks have enough vegetative coverage to accommodate the animals. Typically, land should have at least 70% vegetative coverage . This means there should be grass and legumes on most of the land.

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.

By a wide margin, the American Quarter Horse is the most popular breed in North America. Quarter Horses are one of the oldest recognized American horse breeds.

In the absence of wind and moisture, horses tolerate temperatures at or slightly below 0° F. If horses have access to a shelter, they can tolerate temperatures as low as -40° F. But horses are most comfortable at temperatures between 18° and 59° F, depending on their hair coat. What size shelter do you need?

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.

Under the Equine Activity Immunity Act, certain individuals and entities cannot be held liable in a negligence suit for damages (injury or death) resulting from a defined equine activity. In order to gain the immunity granted by the Act, specific requirements – addressed below – must be satisfied.

In general, you need 2–4 acres per horse if you want them to be out all the time and not overgraze a pasture.

A typical 1 AU, 1,000 lb, cow might require as much as 8 acres (3.2 ha) on poor quality pasture with low precipitation or as little as about 0.27 acres (0.11 ha) on an irrigated pasture in excellent condition.