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Old 12-14-2008, 07:29 PM
 
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This is a two-part question:

From old threads, I have short listed names of horsey towns outside of Denver. But perhaps you can short list even further for me. Which areas would be best for a smaller town atmosphere with environmentally concious folks, a good volunteer base, gently sloped lots, and an elevation below 7500' yet still a decent amount of trees and nice areas to trail ride and hike in. Prices reasonable for the Denver area.

We are looking at retiring on the outskirts of Denver and think the areas west, such as Evergreen seem beautiful (still need to actually visit!). But the elevations are holding us back a bit. Don't want to be gasping for air when I am in my 70s.

If Evergreen or surrounds is deemed okay by this forum, can anyone tell me about particular horse-zoned neighborhoods? I am looking for a friendly atmosphere where folks get together and ride. Safer that way! Thanks!
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Old 12-14-2008, 07:33 PM
 
Location: Las Flores, Orange County, CA
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Did you look at Parker?
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Old 12-14-2008, 08:41 PM
 
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Going to after reading old threads. Would you summarize it for me? Does it have PondeBullBoxer31? Not keen on the prairie side of things....
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Old 12-14-2008, 08:48 PM
 
Location: Denver 'burbs
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Depends on where you are. Some parts of Parker do have PondeBullBoxer31 and some are more prairie-like...Same with other, smaller towns like Franktown and Elizabeth....
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Old 12-14-2008, 09:17 PM
 
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Which areas would be best for a smaller town atmosphere with environmentally concious folks, a good volunteer base, gently sloped lots,
None.

Maybe Evergreen if you throw out the lots and environment.

The Exurbs of Denver are full of new, unsustainable development (look into when their water will run out) types.

The environment you describe is Paonia CO; maybe look into that? It is a fantastic area.
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Old 12-20-2008, 05:08 PM
 
Location: Denver
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Default Parker

Parker gets my vote. There are some very nice horse properties in a variety of price ranges. Good luck!
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Old 12-21-2008, 10:06 AM
 
Location: Canada
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Woodland Park? Sedalia?
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Old 12-21-2008, 03:31 PM
 
Location: Castle Rock, Colorado
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Check out Bell Mountain Ranch in Castle Rock. Bell Mountain stables are located at the front entrance, mountains, and over 26 miles of horse trails.
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Old 12-23-2008, 10:05 PM
 
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Thanks all - will check out all suggestions! But I still think (hope!) that Colorado in general is more environmentally concious than here in Texas!!!!!!
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Old 12-23-2008, 11:28 PM
 
Location: Thornton
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Evergreen is beautiful, but it is up there in elevation like you mentioned. But since you mentioned Evergreen, I'm assuming you're okay with that distance from downtown Denver.

You may want to look into areas like Longmont and/or Lyons. Both of which are more north-northwest of the city. Not sure how close to Denver you're really looking to be, but those areas might interest you since they have easy access to the mountains, more open space, smaller towns, and still able to come to the city when needed.
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