Equestrian centers worth preserving.

Why equestrian centers

Along Colorado’s Front Range, horse properties are some of the last open land between growing towns. Many were built by families who have run them for decades: the barns, arenas, and pastures that riders, trainers, and 4-H kids depend on. As those owners age, the easiest buyer is often a developer.

A well-run equestrian center is a real business. Boarding provides steady monthly income, and training, lessons, clinics, and events build on it. Demand around Denver is strong, and good facilities are hard to replace once they are gone.

What we look for

• An established operation with a stable base of boarders and a record of income.
• Quality facilities: indoor and outdoor arenas, safe barns, turnout, and room for events.
• Several sources of income, such as boarding, training, lessons, clinics, shows, and agritourism.
• Good managers and trainers who know the horses and the riders.

How equestrian centers fit our platform

Horses need hay, and our hay comes from our own farms. Our equestrian centers buy feed at market from inside the platform, which keeps quality high and supply dependable. Arenas and barns can host auctions, clinics, and community events, putting the land to work in more than one way. The land itself is protected where possible through conservation easements.

Keeping horse country open

Every equestrian center that stays in business keeps a piece of open land open. That matters to the riders who board there, to neighbors who value the view, and to the next generation of horse people learning to ride, train, and care for animals.