What are the best horse areas? (Stanford, Liberty: photos, families, county)

[Toria]

Originally Posted by josiescott

Hi All,

Anyway, we've been looking at Kentucky too for obvious reasons. My wife and I want to start a horse rescue and retirement organization so my question is this. What's the real weather situation in the Lexington or Louisville areas?

I would hate to have to move 50-100 horses to a safe zone every time the threat of a hurricane or sever weather approaches. I appreciate any feedback on the subject.

you won't have to do that in the greater Lexington area (I'm not as familiar with Louisville, so will let others answer). We have no hurricane threats because, well....we have no hurricanes .

Sometimes severe storm warnings (thunderstorms) will be issued, and they can be quite severe....wind, hail, lightening, etc. But ones of this magnitude aren't a weekly occurence or anything like that. Central Kentucky (greater Lexington area) has very few recorded tornados, though a less severe storm can certainly still cause damage. In the past two years, I've only once or twice even gone out and brought my horses in to their stalls when one was coming...they can also go in a run-in shed if they want, but during most rain storms horses around here are often seen out.
Hope that helps.....it's great you would be running a rescue; what type are you going to do....specific breeds or all breeds? Let me know if I can answer any questions.....

[stx12499]

Here is a cool horse development in the eastern exurbs of Louisville:

www.equestrianlakes.com

It is also close to Lexington too.

Now, if you want a more rural area, just find some land in either Shelby or Woodford County and have at it! Beautiful horse country on the US 60 corridor between Louisville and Lexington.

[desiree253]

Everyone always mentions the Northern two largest cities in the state and it sometimes drives me nuts.. sorry Lex and Lou lovers.. but I have to let people know that what they are looking for.. land / farm / WAY cheaper cost of living can be had in much larger quantities in most other areas of the state. Especially if people aren't so much looking for huge shopping and dining excursions on a daily basis.

The best suggestion I have for you (Trish & D-Angel & others) is to write the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce.. just like I did.. and they will send you a whole packet of information, INCLUDING the most helpful thing you will probably lay your hands on.. and that is the KentuckyHomesMagazine (also found at KentuckyHomesMagazine.com) although the website really only shows about 1/10 of what the monthly magazine has in the houses / farms for sale. I am looking at it now and found 45.5 acres with a 5 bdrm, a 4 bdrm and a two bedroom all included in the price for $140,000. I realize this was above your range, but there are also a ton of farms w/ land for half that price in the Eastern side of this free monthly magazine. Just go the chambers website and request it by e-mail with your mailing address and within a few weeks they will send you a huge packet.

I hope this helps give you other ideas about where to look as well, (other than the more expensive, richer, shopping mecca's to the West of here).

[Toria]

Originally Posted by desiree253

Everyone always mentions the Northern two largest cities in the state and it sometimes drives me nuts.. sorry Lex and Lou lovers.. but I have to let people know that what they are looking for.. land / farm / WAY cheaper cost of living can be had in much larger quantities in most other areas of the state. Especially if people aren't so much looking for huge shopping and dining excursions on a daily basis.

well, the reason that STX12499 and I mentioned Lexington and Louisville in the last two posts, is because Josiescott specifically ASKED about those areas.

There are certainly lots of wonderful areas in Kentucky, and very affordable in comparison to other states.

[starqmade1]

I reside in SE WI right now, right off a trail system-know how lucky I am,,,but OHH the cost of living here and taxes ..Wheechhh , due to retire in 3 yrs...wanting to move to a warmer winter climate to be able to ride all year, I will ride darn near anywhere...woods, farm lots, fields , roads..dont care much. I train Mustangs and also drive/ride one PMU.
I built a cottage on 20 acres in OH one summer, rented it out for a month and they fellow offered me a price I could not refuse..spent 3 mos building it, only enjoyed it for about 3 wks then sold it. I order supplies in on trucks, spend 10 hr days building it ride my horses when I can.
I am seeking another property min of 5 acres, wooded okay, would like to have horse county, amish in area a plus.
Some of the Amish are great Horse trainers, and I often can use some help due to time restraints, so being in Amish country would be ideal, I also drive to town with a sm cart to get what I need. Use the truck only if I have to.
I love Eminence MO, but summers are far too muggy, buggy and hot. Some parts of KY are good, VA, NC,etc..getting a bit priced high for me.
Anyone have any ideas?
Sibl
SE WI
starqmade1@wi.rr.com

[starqmade1]

Hello, and I see your point perfectly, I only need good cheap land where I can go ride, I dont shop much, and a trip to the grocery 1x month tops suites me fine. I can make a shop day at Walmart last me a full year....LOL. I raise goats and train horses, so what I need is a local hay person , grain and basic foods and electric...maybe propane or gas, but most of my cabins I can heat with wood just fine, I use my draftx to cart the wood and stack enough to last me a winter, give or take climate severe in winter months that is . I seek the simple life, dont need much and am happy with what I have. Where I live right now is so yuppie , that paying for a home starts at $400,000 in the area like what I have on only 5 acres. I am frantic fixing up the place and adding 900sq to make it proper for the area size, putting in what people are looking for, then pulling up roots and getting out of here the day the kids graduate from HS.
I will pack up the RV, Horse trialer and have the rest sent in a sm truck load, I hope to leave all my furniture and misc lg stuff behind.
I dont understand why our society has gotten so obsessed with Stuff.
sibl
SE WI

[censusdata]

Originally Posted by starqmade1

...amish in area a plus.
Some of the Amish are great Horse trainers...., NC,etc..getting a bit priced high for me.
Anyone have any ideas?
Sibl
SE WI
starqmade1@wi.rr.com

Southern Casey County has EXTREMELY affordable land ($2000-$4000 per acre) and both a large AMISH and MINONITE population. There are several Amish run stores off KY RT 910 (at South Fork Road)

If you would like more info about land down there, I have a cousin who is a real estate agent there.

Here are some area pics:




Here is an average high temp. graph for nearby Somerset
Average Weather for Somerset, KY - Temperature and Precipitation

[Toria]

agree with census, Casey (and Lincoln) counties might have just what you are looking for....

[DecayingAngel]

Beautiful photos...where are Casey and Lincoln counties? They don't sound familiar to me, but then again I don't know that much about Kentucky.

P.S. I know it sounds strange, but when we used to live in South Dakota we usually made shopping runs about 2 times a month. It seems when you don't have everything right at hand you kinda get to appreciate things more. Don't know what point I'm trying to make but I think sometimes we get a bit spoiled when everything is right at our fingertips. Oh well, maybe I am just weird My in-laws have everything one can desire and they are the most miserable people who ever DIDN't want to meet.

[censusdata]

Casey and Lincoln are located btw Danville and Somerset. I would say land in Casey would be cheaper because Lincoln is growing alot faster (8.6% since 2000)... I don't know of any Amish in Lincoln either.

I lived down there for 5 yrs as a kid, and still have lots of family down there so I can give good advice about those areas

If anyone is wanting a LARGE farm, my grandmother's estate (she died in 2006) is for sale for (I think) $80,000 or so for 60+ acres, including a house. It MAY possible get divided into smaller lots...

Here are some pictures of it: