The 5 Best States to Own a Horse
As a horse owner, it can be a difficult decision to move, especially when you have to factor in your horses. You have to take into consideration the weather, the availability of horse facilities and equipment, and what the horse riding community will be like in that area. Whether you are looking to relocate to a more horse-friendly area or dreaming of retiring with your horses, here are the five best states to own a horse (in no particular order).
Kentucky
Kentucky is considered to have some of the greatest horse lands in the country and with names like the Churchill Downs, Keeneland, and the Kentucky Horse Park, who would disagree. Kentucky is the epicenter of the thoroughbred industry. When you live and own a horse in Kentucky, you feel like you are a part of a strong horse community.
Florida
Florida is home to Ocala, the Horse Capital of the World, and Wellington, the Winter Equestrian Capital of the World. With these titles in mind, you can’t go wrong as a horse owner in Florida. Florida is a hot spot for equestrian sports and thoroughbred horses.
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Texas
If you ride Western, then there may be no better place for you than Texas. Texas is home to cowboys and cattle ranchers. English stables are popular too, but they may be harder to find than Western ones.
California
California is a vast state and thus it has a variety of riding terrains for everyone. The variety doesn’t stop there: both Western and English stables are abundant, ensuring that all riders are happy in California. The pleasant weather also makes California a strong contender for one of the best states to own a horse, but it’ll cost you.
North Carolina
North Carolina is a dream for horse owners thanks to the abundant and beautiful land that is available to horse lovers. Owning a horse in North Carolina is relatively easy thanks to its mild winters, the generally affordable cost of living, and the state’s overall horse-friendly nature.
Whether you dream of riding your horse on the beach or riding alongside championship horses, you can’t go wrong as a horse owner in any of these five states. You can easily find property of your own to house your horses or many great boarding facilities in these states.