Buying an equestrian property is unlike any other real estate purchase, and owning it is unlike any other way of life. There is an emotional component, sometimes even an aspirational one.

While love for the animal drives the lifestyle, it takes more than passion. Maintaining a horse farm, even a small property for hobbyists, requires specific knowledge.

The characteristics that make for a particularly good location are based on personal preferences but typically involve an area having a range of horse properties to choose among, an extensive trail system, comfortable riding weather and a vibrant horse culture.

$5,250,000 USD | Kamas, Utah | Summit Sotheby’s International Realty

“This property is a 23 acre Horse Lover’s Dream located in Kamas, UT. 45 minutes from the Salt Lake City International Airport, 20 minutes from the Heber Airport, 15 minutes from Park City with access to the Unita and Wasatch Mountains. It is rare that I come across a property so well put together as this and with only the best materials. Screaming Eagle Ranch has everything needed to enjoy your family and animals year round. A total of 23.86 acres features a gorgeous home with an open floor plan and main level living. The custom wood barn has 10 Classic European Stalls, Heated Automatic Waterers, Enclosed Tack Room and Hay Storage with a luxury apartment and more hay storage on the second floor. Next to the barn is your 300′ x 165′ Outdoor Arena to enjoy the clean mountain air and amazing views. The arena is well lit with overhead lighting and well protected with 4 Rail Pipe Fencing. For the colder days move up to the 42,000 sqft fully heated Indoor Arena. Completed fenced with 4 Rail Diamond Fencing. Well designed for ease of use and comfort, this arena has a enclosed sitting area with Kitchen, Bath, and Laundry. An extra tack room and adjoining pens provide everything needed to effectively work your animals. A 150′ x 75′ shop is perfect for storing your equipment, trailers, and toys. With all of this there is still room for 7 Large Pens, 2 Two Acre Pastures, 1 One Acre Pasture, and the last 10.55 Acres of grazing or hay producing pasture all fenced with secure 3 rail drill pipe fencing and all pens have access to automatic heated waterers. The owner has truly thought of everything.”

$620,000 USD | Sandy, Utah | Summit Sotheby’s International Realty

“Located on a private lane, this gorgeous hand crafted home is perfect for anyone that enjoys the outdoors. Large lot is zoned for up to 4 horses and is around the corner from the Dimple Dell Equestrian Park. Enjoy the serenity of the fully landscaped back yard with no immediate neighbors to the front or back, or venture out your front door to amazing hiking, biking and horse back riding. The layout of the home is great for entertaining for the night or the weekend, with separate apartment downstairs. Be in the middle of it all in this gorgeous property.”

$2,499,000 USD | New Harmony, Utah | Summit Sotheby’s International Realty

“Riata Ranch, located in New Harmony, Utah is the ultimate horseman’s paradise. It has the tranquility of mountain country living and the convenience of easy access from I-15 just 30 minutes North of St. George. The Ranch has unbelievable views of the “Kolob Fingers” in Zion National Park to the East is surrounded by Pine Mountain, New Harmony Valley, and Dixie National Forest. The fenced and gated ranch has a main home, casita, barn with bunkhouse, western town, and covered 9,375 sq. ft. arena. The western town actually fronts another bunkhouse with living accommodations, water tanks from the well, and a large RV garage with workshop. There is also a large open arena and gated pasture, plus much more.“