How to Buy a Horse Property

By Jess Hallas-Kilcoyne

I can see it in my mind’s eye – a cozy four-stall barn bordered by white post-and-rail fences and fronted by lush, green pasture with (best of all) my mare happily grazing…all just outside my back door. And I bet I’m not alone. How many horse owners don’t dream about having their own property?

Let’s face it – you’d be hard pressed to find a horse owner who won’t admit to fantasizing about owning their own acreage. If you happen to be in the market for property of your own, do you know where to start to find your (and your horse’s) perfect home?

Get the inside scoop with these 17 tips from Canadian real estate experts to help you land your dream horse property.

Scoop 1 – Go the agent route

A competent qualified real estate agent will listen to your wants and needs, expose you to a variety of properties that you might not have found on your own, provide invaluable insight into the current market, and help you negotiate the legalese associated with the purchasing process. Think of your agent as an ally, who will use their expertise to help you end up with a property that suits your budget and needs.

You’d be hard pressed to find a horse owner who doesn’t dream about looking out their window and seeing their horses grazing happily in the backyard. Photo: Christina Handley Photography

A good agent will also have industry contacts, such as builders and contractors, should your property need any extras added on.https://www.horsejournals.com/17-tips-buying-horse-property