Best Towns for Horses
It’s virtually impossible to get agreement on which are America’s Top Horse Areas. Here are the top picks of the editors of Equestrian Quarterly magazine.
Aiken, SC horses
The elegance of the Old South...
Long a winter escape for affluent northern equestrians, Aiken is the perfect home year-round.
Aiken SC horses
Aiken has award-winning schools, a moderate climate, great shops and restaurants, affordable housing and virtually unlimited equestrian facilities and activities. And, for a change of pace, lush, idyllic mountains and beautiful, sandy beaches are less than three hours away.
Aspen Horse Farms
“Truly something to offer year round....”
Aspen has become a second and third home to many international jet setters…and equestrians too.
Aspen Horse Farms
Apen's extraordinary beauty offers activities that fulfill all walks of life. There is a full gamut of seasonal activities, including skiing, horseback riding, hiking, boating and snowmobiling. Wonderful restaurants, shops and galleries add to the appeal.
PA horse farms
Smart, cultured, rural, and steeped in history...
The Brandywine Valley of Pennsylvania is full of vibrant people and diverse landscapes.
PA horse farms
Kennett Square is in the heart of Brandywine Valley horse country. The area offers the full spectrum of equestrian properties and endless miles of trails. Plus the urban sophistication of Philadelphia is nearby.
Charlottesville Horse Farms
An elegant “college town,” with beauty, and sophistication...
From steeplechases to the famous Horse and Hound Pub, horses are integral to this beautiful town.
Charlottesville Horse Farms
Charlottesville has much more to offer than its small size would suggest. In addition to the beautiful Jefferson-designed University of Virginia, there are wonderful shops, restaurants and Broadway shows. Of course, Charlottesville has horse farms galore and miles of scenic riding.
Connecticut Horse Farms
Country living…and New York City too...
Fairfield County is home to some of America’s finest equestrian facilities, combined with upscale luxury and the coziness only found along New England’s country lanes. You would never imagine you're only 35 miles from New York City.
Connecticut Horse Farms
Horse farms dot Fairfield County, and many are located in the picturesque village of Ridgefield. Topping lists of the wealthiest counties in America, Fairfield County possesses an old-fashioned New England charm that is maintained throughout each of its four distinct seasons.
Lexington Horse Farms
Lexington is widely known as the Horse Capital of the World...
Can you picture your ponies grazing on that lush bluegrass?
Lexington Horse Farms
Lexington began as a horse-racing hub, but has since become a home to all types of equestrians. Lexington was recently chosen to host the FEI World Equestrian Games.
Middleburg Horse Farms
Middleburg is the epitome of Virginia horse country...
Elizabeth Taylor, Jackie Onassis, and the DuPonts have all chosen the area…for good reason.
Middleburg Horse Farms
Many people, upon discovering Middleburg, are reminded of the English countryside, with stonewalls winding through lush fields. Middleburg is famous for its fine estates, exquisite stables and the oldest horse show in America...the Upperville Colt and Horse Show.
Millbrook Horse Farms
"Just far enough from New York..."
Miles of trails through the scenic Hudson Valley surround this picturesque equestrian village.
Millbrook Horse Farms
Millbrook still embodies the spirit of 19th century village life: neighbors meet at the village green, volunteers arrange flowers along Main Street and wave at passersby. Millbrook Hunt Country encompasses miles of trails and offers polo, hunts, dressage, and more.
Westchester Horse Farms
Westchester County is an area rich in historic charm with a strong equestrian tradition. Many horse farms are centered around North Salem, a village that offers a hunt, miles of protected trails and world-class equestrian facilities.
Westchester Horse Farms
Many equestrians have made their home in North Salem... So have many others who came just for the beautiful environment, the great schools, and cozy privacy. Westchester County is both close to--and far removed from--New York City.
Ocala Horse Farms
“The horse capital of the world...”
Warm sun and a relaxed lifestyle make Ocala an east-coast winter favorite.
Ocala Horse Farms
Ocala, with over 1,200 horse farms, is known as the Horse Capitol of the World (one of only five international cities permitted to use this title.) Ocala's winter horse shows are a perfect refuge for northerners escaping the cold to a more casual lifestyle than Wellington.
Rancho Santa Fe Horse Farms
“A perfect place to live...”
Perfect weather, perfect beaches, and horses too…what could be better?
Rancho Santa Fe Horse Farms
San Diego is considered one of the most pleasant cities in the nation. And nearby Rancho Santa Fe is certainly one of the most pleasant villages. Year-round warm weather, miles of beaches, an array of culture and recreation, and world-class riding make this an idyllic place to live.
Santa Ynez Horse Farms
Country living, and “Riviera of America,” Santa Barbara, too...
Go back in time, in a valley of beautiful villages, lush vineyards and stunning horse farms.
Santa Ynez Horse Farms
Just over the mountains from the Pacific Ocean, the Santa Ynez valley provides limitless activities for horse enthusiasts, miles of riding trails, western and English horse shows and elegant Mission-style ranches. Of course, wine lovers are in heaven as well.
Southern Pines Horse Farms
"12 months of riding..."
A moderate climate -- highs in the 40s in winter and in the 80s in summer – is why equestrians enjoy activities twelve months a year.
Southern Pines Horse Farms
Southern Pines’ temperate weather and ideal, sandy footing has attracted a large concentration of professional horse people. Some of the attractions that have given the area the name, "Horse Country," are the steeplechase, harness track, Carolina Horse Park and the Sandhills Preserve.
Tryon Horse Farms
A relaxed lifestyle and mild temperatures have drawn horse-lovers for decades...
Located in a temperate region of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Tryon is the largest town in the area, though its population is a modest 1,795.
Tryon Horse Farms
The small town is vibrant and creative. More than half of Tryon’s full-time residents are "transplants" from other areas, who have helped to create a cultural center that attracts other writers, educators, artists to the area.
Wellington Horse Farms
Wellington is world-famous for equestrian and polo events...
It hosts both the Winter Equestrian Festival and the National Horse Show.
Wellington Horse Farms
The premier Florida horse community, Money Magazine rated Wellington in 100 Best Places to Live. The city is the winter home to the international equestrian community and hosts the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), the world's largest and longest running equestrian competition.
Woodside Horse Farms
“You haven’t seen Woodside unless you have seen it on horseback...”
This unique, affluent community, located in the San Francisco Bay area, has enjoyed an equestrian heritage since the 1800’s.
Woodside Horse Farms
Woodside is among the wealthiest small towns in the United States. Country estates and horse farms, connected with an elaborate trail system, dot the area. A diligent association is committed to preserving the equine-friendly atmosphere.
Woodstock VT Horse Farms
Voted “The Prettiest Town in America...”
This charming area hosts all kinds of equestrian activities, from eventing and show jumping, to driving, and endurance riding.
