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Rancher’s Dream

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Adamson Ranch Gem of 5,444± acres nestled among larger ranches Edwards County, Rocksprings, Texas. Tucked away among other large ranches, the Adamson Ranch is truly unique, family owned and operated for over 70 years itself! Its seclusion and wide open terrain are exceptional, with rolling terrain, good pastureland and elevations from 2106- 2290± feet. Improvements include a ranch house, guesthouse, garage and low fencing.

There are three water wells, storage tanks and troughs, plus seasonal Dry Devil’s River. Abundant whitetail deer, turkey, hogs, quail and dove, plus a current MLDP/ managed land deer permit. Minerals are negotiable. f Contact: Robert Dullnig, Broker Associate 210-213-9700

Big Foot Ranch

Chiltipin Creek Ranch 1,086± acres of South Texas pasture & brush Brooks County, Falfurrias, Texas. Serene South Texas sites an outstanding ranch of 60%± improved pasture in Buffel & Bluegrass that would support a substantial herd of cattle or recreation quail hunting. The remaining 400± acres of native brush provide a diverse habitat proven for producing large deer. 2 water wells and electricity establish infrastructure for future accommodations or improvements. Good runoff and game cover is supplied by Chiltipin Creek which traverses through its southern portion. f Contact: Robert Dullnig, Broker Associate 210-213-9700

San Antonio River Ranch

Diverse 905± acres with wildlife & improvements

204± acres with 1+ mile of San Antonio River

Frio County, Big Foot, Texas. Well located 1 hour from San Antonio near Devine, this ranch offers good brush diversity, 3 wells and 3 earthen tanks. Improvements include a 1-story, 3 bedroom brick home, barn, old set of pens & low fenced perimeter. In an area renown for good hunting, it is believed this ranch has not had much hunting pressure and is home to whitetail deer, turkey, hogs, quail & dove. f Contact: Robert Dullnig, Broker Associate 210-213-9700

Wilson County, Floresville, Texas. Minutes from San Antonio, this 204+ acre farm provides an excellent combination of improved pastures, fertile cultivated cropland plus rare live water. Excellent water with over 1 mile of the flowing San Antonio River plus 2 water wells. Recent 1664 s.f. metal barn, 1260 s.f. metal barn, 2-stall barn, plus livestock feeders & troughs. f Contact: Robert Dullnig, Broker Associate 210-213-9700

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Historic Ranch 964± acre notable ‘Century Ranch’ with native wildlife

Stone Ranch Historic 4,648± acres with live water and wildlife Maverick County, El Indio, Texas. Owned by the same family since 1960, this historic ranch has bold terrain ranging from level bottom land to gently rolling bluffs overlooking miles of bluegreen water of the scenic Rio Grande River. A highlight is the 1940’s hacienda-style residence with courtyard linked to a second home and barn. Fabulous year-around water includes the River, 5± mile irrigation canal with pumping rights, 35± acre lake and 5 stocked tanks. Wildlife is phenomenal, with trophy whitetail deer, turkey, javelina, hogs, quail, dove plus great duck hunting and fishing.

Minerals are negotiable. f Contact: Robert Dullnig, Broker Associate 210-213-9700

Zavala County, Big Wells, Texas. This ranch has been family owned and operated since 1854 making this a notable ‘Century Ranch’. This first offering is located in the ‘Golden Triangle’, renowned for great wildlife & recreational hunting. This lowfenced, unimproved plot of red dirt is ready for your improvements of choice. This is a proven area for producing Trophy class wildlife as well as carrying an abundance of native whitetail deer, turkey, quail, dove, javelina, hogs and others. f Contact: Robert Dullnig, Broker Associate 210-213-9700

Three Angels Ranch Gently rolling 221± acre getaway with pastureland

Eagle Ridge Ranch 2,903± acre river ranch with trophy lodge and exotics Mason County, Mason, Texas. Fabulous, extensive live water includes 1.7± miles of Llano River frontage, 1.7± miles of James River frontage, 2.1± miles of Mill Creek, plus 6 water wells, 2 tanks and a pivot irrigation in a 500-acre game trap. Home to many exotics: zebra, blackbuck, water bok, gazelle, axis, etc. as well as to native wildlife. A stunning 5366± sq.ft., 7 bedroom/ 5.5 bath lodge features porches overlooking the James River.

Substantial infrastructure includes a garage, game processing facilities, foreman’s home, cabins, barn/sheds, stables and cattle pens. Minerals are negotiable. f Contact: Robert Dullnig, Broker Associate 210-213-9700

Blanco County, Johnson City, Texas. Family owned/operated for 60+ years, this gently rolling terrain displays large hardwoods and is a beautiful recreational getaway for hunting, cattle or horses.

Included is a 1-story home, outbuildings & a unique smokehouse with walk-in cooler. Low fenced, the ranch has 40 acres in field and municipal water for troughs and one tank. Wildlife includes whitetail deer, turkey, dove, quail and free-ranging exotics. f Contact: Robert Dullnig, Broker Associate 210-213-9700

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Madera Canyon Ranch 19,680± acre historic ranch in a dramatic setting Jeff Davis, Balmorhea, Texas. A historic ranch, extending from picturesque canyons to the dramatic Davis Mountains, habitat for Trophy Class mule deer, Aoudad, elk, quail, dove, turkey, black bear, antelope, javelina, mountain lion and others. Circa 1904, the Kingston Homestead limestone lodge is enhanced by a garage, historic cowboy bunkhouse and cabin, tack room, walk-in cooler, game cleaning rack, 3 sets of pipe cattle pens and metal feeders.

Watered by Kingston Springs, other live springs plus 6 wells and 6 tanks. Over the Barnett Shale and Woodford Shale formations, the ranch conveys a portion of fee minerals plus 3,000+ Ac. state classified minerals. f Contact: Al Philip or Robert Dullnig 210-415-8602

El Corazon Ranch

Chula Vista Ranch 1,280± acres of prime Brooks County quail habitat Brooks County, Falfurrias, Texas. A rare opportunity to purchase two sections of prime Brooks County quail habitat! Naturally open, it has scattered mesquite and live oaks, sandy soils and all native grasses including Seacoast Bluestem. It has great dove ponds, deer blinds, corn feeders, protein feeders plus is low fenced and surrounded by large neighbors. There are three water wells, two with windmills and one with sub pump, plus a set of pipe cattle pens.

Don’t miss out on this great quail hunting ranch! f Contact: Grady Cage or Al Philip 210-332-8204

Anchor Ranch

8,851± acre ranch with fine improvements

2,310± acres with live water and wildlife

Kinney County, Brackettville, Texas. Water is a highlight of this ranch which conveys with 400 Acre feet of water rights! There is 1± mile of both sides of the spring fed, crystal clear Pinto Creek enhanced by 10 domestic wells and 2 irrigation wells, strategically located to provide water to livestock and wildlife. Infrastructure includes the one-story ranch headquarters, caretaker’s home, large barn, machine barn, road system, perimeter fencing, crossfencing into 8 pastures plus an interior pasture that is game fenced. Wildlife abounds with whitetail deer, Rio Grande Turkey, Bobwhite Quail, Blue Quail, Mourning Dove, Whitewing dove, seasonal duck plus fishing for bass and catfish. f Contact: Al Philip 210-415-8602

Uvalde County, Utopia, Texas. Sweeping valleys combine with incredible views from hilltop elevations over 1700’. Water features include the cypress lined Sabinal River along the southeast portion of the ranch, one mile of Onion Creek and natural springs.

Improvements include an extensive road system, 3 bedroom ranch home, 4 bedroom guesthouse, caretakers housing, barns, 8 stall horse barn and 5 water wells. Grand oaks and other native trees combine with diverse brush to support wildlife and superb hunting for whitetail deer, axis, blackbuck, aoudad, fallow, turkey, dove and others. f Contact: Al Philip 210-415-8602

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Brushy Draw Ranch 449± acres for ideal hunting and recreation

Rancher’s Dream 1664± acres of exquisite living on a working ranch Falls County, Satin, Texas. The custom estate home, featured in several magazines, overlooks a 15± acre lake, waterfall pool, cantina and cabana. Highly improved pastures have been home for many years to a legendary registered cattle operation with top-notch handling facilities; inclusive of show, sale, horse and hay storage barns, 3 sets of pens, water wells, overhead grain bins, and molasses storage tanks. Excellent rainfall and live water. Partial minerals convey. f Contact: Howard Ham 210-382-5003

Uvalde County, Uvalde, Texas. Diverse native brush, trees and grasses plus ample water from 2 water wells and 2 tanks provide the ideal environment for hunting and recreation. The ranch features a charming frame cabin with screened porch. Native wildlife includes whitetail deer, hogs and a variety of birds. Partial minerals convey. f Contact: Steven Bennett, Broker Associate 210-287-3776

Ferguson Ranch 1063± acres of fine Central Texas terrain

Texas Bayfront Ranch An 8,518± acre peninsula of paradise Calhoun County, Port Lavaca, Texas. With 20± miles of Gulf of Mexico shoreline buffered by Matagorda Island and 5± miles of paved county road, this land offers breathtaking water views, grasslands, woods and some estuarine wetlands. Only 85± miles from Corpus and 100± miles from Houston, this ranch is priced to sell! Owner will divide. Plat, survey and site analysis available. f Contact: John Tarrillion 210-380-1229

Milam County, Cameron, Texas. Encompassing the finest central Texas terrain, this scenic ranch incorporates 800± lush acres of ‘Little River’ bottom land, 175± acres of cultivated fields and county road frontage. Income producing, it has a carrying capacity of 250± animal units. Includes a one-story residence, metal shop building, barn, grain bin, working pens with hydraulic chute and scales, plus 2 water wells and 11 stock tanks. Minerals convey. f Contact: John Tarrillion 210-380-1229

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StoneFly Vineyard Exceptional Wines Paired with the Fly Fishing Tradition

By David Light, Publisher of Open Fences

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ast year, while attending a Montana sporting excursion hosted at the wonderful Gallatin River Lodge I was introduced to the wines and leadership at StoneFly Vineyard, a winery founded in Napa to pair the traditions of wine making and fly fishing. I found their wines and their mission extremely interesting and inspiring, especially for those of us who strive to tie together individual outdoor pursuits into a complete outdoor and sporting lifestyle.

First a bit about the setting, Bozeman’s Gallatin River Lodge, which could not have been more comfortable. I can attest that no detail was overlooked and there was no shortage of options when it came to sporting pursuits. Over the course of multiple days we caught stunningly beautiful rainbows and brown trout, honed our shooting skills and let wide ranging conversation flow over fine meals prepared by the lodge’s acclaimed chef Craig Seguin. It was a remarkable experience where bestin class accommodations and fishing came together seamlessly with cuisine, wine and the rapport that only seems to develop when outstanding people hunt, fish, eat and drink…together.

During this event, my wine glass saw as much action as my fly rod. I found StoneFly’s wines truly representative of what Napa and Sonoma is known for…delicious, artistically crafted wines from some of the best vineyards in the world. StoneFly’s reds (the Cabernet Sauvignon was

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astounding) and their whites (a delicious Russian River Valley Chardonnay) were very well received.

As true compliment to the wines was the vision of StoneFly’s and the sincere commitment to truly pair fly fishing and outdoor ethos to the tradition of winemaking. Here is a bit of what I learned in my many conversations with Nick at the Gallatin River Lodge and since.

StoneFly has cultivated the status as “official” winery of the Federation of Fly Fishers (FFF), a 40+ year old organization dedicated to advancing the art and science of fly fishing. On the StoneFly label you will find the FFF’s logo, which Nick calls the reel of approval. “What this stands for,” he says, “is our commitment to the tradition of fly fishing the richness of the fly fishing community. The FFF is in many ways the keeper of

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connections in the community and environment. Treading lightly on our own properties, respecting the water and energy resources required for winemaking and aligning with causes and organizations which demonstrate results are some of the ways we are working to achieve our vision and earn the wine business of wine and outdoor enthusiasts.”

At Open Fences it is a pleasure to highlight StoneFly Vineyards in our inaugural edition. What this small winery stands for and the unique way they are going about business is admirable and, we feel, deserving of a place in your wine cellar.

To learn more please visit www.stoneflyineyards.com

our tradition and we are grateful for that. Our obligation is to support fly fishing clubs, councils and fundraising events as much as possible.”

But the tradition and sport of fly fishing also relies on healthy fisheries. StoneFly Vineyards has teamed with The Orvis Company on numerous innovative programs, including a conservation program called The StoneFly Prize. Once a year Orvis and StoneFly will evaluate and select one organization to devote a substantial portion of annual sales to the protection of coldwater fisheries in North America.

“It’s not enough,” Nick says “to just plop a great picture of a fly fisher, fish or a bird or what have you on wine label.

Many have tried this and it doesn’t work. First you need an outstanding product that speaks for itself. Fortunately we have access to some of the best grapes in the world and an exceptional winemaking team in Marco DiGiulio and Zachary Long. Then, you have to go deeper and strive to make tangible, authentic

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Summer In Vermont!

The Vermont Summer Festival & Summer Events of the Season in the Green Mountains

by Martha Cargill

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he Vermont Summer Festival Horse Shows run for six weeks through July and August on the Harold Beebe Farm in East Dorset, Vermont. It is a gorgeous time of year—not too hot and with a sheltering breeze rolling through the Green Mountains—bringing all the clean fresh air that drew artists and respite seekers to the mountains 200 years ago.

The summer season is a festive time of year in New England, with all the hustle and bustle of jam-packed vacation days and the deep rest of gentle summer nights counting fireflies. East Dorset is north on Route 7 (a quintessential summer road-trip road) and is clustered within the impossible-to-name-which-is-favorite group of New England towns identified as the Manchester & The Mountains area of Southern Vermont.

The Harold Beebe Farm is the ideal site for six weeks of horse show competition with top-notch equestrian facilities and a peaceful location in the heart and view of the famed Green Mountains. The farm has five all weather rings, including one of the largest Grand Prix fields in New England, as well as several all weather schooling and riding areas, permanent wash racks, paddocks and extended bridal paths for easy going trail rides.

Next to watching all the gorgeous horses gleaming in the summer sunshine and the ensuing and exhilarating show jump and hunter/jumper competition, one of the best parts of attending the Vermont Summer Festival is the after horse show hours exploration to be accomplished in the idyllic communities of Southwestern Vermont.

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Curious to learn local hints and tips for planning a Vermont Summer Festival adventure, Open Fences had the opportunity to catch up with Josiah Allen, the premier equine property real estate agency in the region and source for horse show rentals. Josiah Allen was delighted to offer several excellent suggestions for high points and hot places to stay, eat and visit this summer in Vermont.

First mention goes to the Equinox Inn and Resort, which is an absolutely gorgeous place to stay, made doubly so by a recent and successful renovation. It has two excellent restaurants, an amazing spa with indoor pool and gym, and an assortment of interesting classes, such as falconry school and an off road range rover adventure program.

Perhaps one of the best attractions at the Equinox though, is the outdoor fire pit, which is a divine place to while away an enchanted summer evening. A chocolate and cheese tasting menu is provided, as the fire crackles and the sun sets behind Equinox Mountain.

Next door to the Equinox, The Reluctant Panther is a smaller Boutique hotel, very nicely done with yet another excellent restaurant. High points were given to the Inn at Manchester and Johnny Seesaw’s, located in the small village of Peru. Loaded with character, it is quite rustic, but offers an excellent home cooked meal and is kid friendly. It is popular with the horse show crowd and like many other hotels in the area, offers horse show deals and discounts.

To experience “quintessential” Vermont, Dorset Inn (located in Dorset), may be more to the style of a summer stay this year.

Located directly on Main Street of Dorset, the Dorset Inn is everything one expects in a New England Main Street complete with white clapboard edifices and church with stately steeple. In regards to quintessential Vermont, an absolute experience worth having is a trip to Hildene, the Lincoln family home, which is set on 412 gorgeous, preserved acres.

Across the street is a high-end gun shop and hunting accessories outfitter, and the shopping does not stop there.

Manchester and Manchester Village are quite well-known for having expansive and diverse retail opportunities.

A few of the locally owned favorites include the fabulous Northshire Bookstore, which will be featuring a photography show with local favorite, Lisa Cueman, during the horse show. Thebault Design on Depot Street is a favorite with horse show people, for its incredible interiors (very traditional and lovely) that are regularly featured in top design magazines; think “Out of Africa” meets Currier &Ives. A few additional favorite shops are Tilting at Windmills (a great art gallery), The Mountain Goat (everything needed for hiking Vermont) and Comollo Wines and Antiques, which has great wines and antiques (of course).

In addition, while the Vermont Summer Festival is taking place, the Dorset Theatre will be in company, providing a night of excellent theatre and a traditional night on the town. The Southern Vermont Art Center is also an incredible resource for the area and is host to numerous events and exhibitions, including the All That Jazz summer concert series.

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Although several fine dining and excellent taverns have been mentioned, please do stop at Chanticleer, which is just down the road from the festival. It is known for a charming atmosphere and carefully prepared French country cuisine, ideal for discreet gatherings between old friends. On the other end of the spectrum, The Bean is a super fun Mexican restaurant with an energetic atmosphere, where everyone can go in boots and breeches and feel quite comfortable and have a good laugh.

If day trips are on the agenda, Vermont is well known for its local handcrafted cheeses and two farms not to be missed are Consider Bardwell Farm (appropriately titled), which is the oldest cheese maker in Vermont with an amazing farm stand offering the mouthwatering velvet of various goat cheeses. Just past Johnny Seesaw’s, Taylor Farm, is a working farm with hayrides and kid friendly activities.

The Vermont Summer Festival, in and of itself, is an event not to be missed. The fact it is located in the heart of Vermont, in the bow of the Green Mountains, attendance at the festival increases the opportunity for an unforgettable summer excursion exponentially.

Vermont Summer Festival Show Schedule:

Vermont Summer Special, July 7 - 11 Manchester Summer Festival Horse Show, July 14 - 18 Manchester Classic Horse Show, July 21 - 25 Valley Classic Horse Show, July 28 - August 1 Manchester & the Mountains Horse Show, August 4 - 8 Vermont Summer Celebration, August 11 – 15 Informative Links: www.josiahallen.com; www.vt-summerfestival.com www.lisacuemanphotography.com/ www.vermontforlife.com;

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The Bell Ranch New Mexico’s legendary, magnificent and iconic ranching empire San Miguel County, Tucumari, New Mexico.

The Bell Ranch is one of the most important – even singular – cattle ranches offered in the United States today. Encompassing 290,100 deeded acres, it may very well represent the only opportunity to purchase nearly 300,000 acres of land in one stroke for the balance of this century in North America.

The Bell was granted to Pablo Montoya by Mexico in 1824 -nearly 656,000 acres of vast, colorful and productive grassland located in the desirable northeastern quadrant of New Mexico. This enormous block of land has successfully supported healthy cattle herds – for 186 years. The signature “bell” brand was registered in 1875.

In 1947, the Ranch was split into six huge tracts of land This break-up made possible the continuance of the extraordinary reputation and historic values which today’s Bell Ranch now enjoys. Through the course of the next two decades and by extraordinary herd improvement and disciplined land management, the core holding of The Bell prospered and came into national prominence.

In 1970, William M. Lane, Sr. – a vigorous businessman from Chicago – bought the largest of the six “new” tracts and immediately launched an extraordinary effort to reassemble as much of The Bell as possible. By 1974 he had 290,100 acres back under one fence and one iron -he now officially owned the northern and most desirable part of Don Pablo’s original holding – forty-four percent of the 1824 Grant!

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Bill Lane spent lengthy periods of time at The Bell thoroughly enjoying its remarkable ambience, extraordinary quality of light, unbridled freedom of spirit, and working cattle with his men.

Jeff Lane absorbed his father’s enthusiasm for the Ranch and shortly after college graduation in 1974 he brought his bride to this huge empire. Jeff became immersed in developing a “closed” seed-stock herd, which has significantly influenced the quality of The Bell’s large commercial cattle herd. Despite his untimely passing in 2007, the legend of The Bell lives on.

The Bell possesses strong resources for successful entrance or expansion in the cattle business: • 290,100 contiguous deeded acre – no federal or state land; • 14 to 15 inches annual precipitation; • Ideal elevation ranging from 4,300 to 5,600 feet; • Broad spectrum of high-protein cool and warm season grasses provide year ’round forage – some protein supplement fed in winter but no haying expenses; • 116 wells & windmills + 90 miles of pipeline + 206 stock tanks; • Superb cattle-handling facilities at 14 locations & good fencing; • Calf weights average 500 pounds; • Comfortable carrying capacity for 5,000 Animal Units.

Other important elements comprising this singular land investment opportunity: • Authentic Headquarters – listed on National Register of Historic Places in 1974; • Six cow camps each with good homes; • Hacienda – 10,000 sf – 8 bedrooms – classic estancia architecture; • 8,000’ x 75’ maintained dirt runway – hangar & fuel storage – partial night lighting.

The Bell also offers enjoyable recreational amenities: • 18 miles of Conchas Lake frontage complimented by a comfortable 2,900 sf guest house for enjoyment of good warmwater fishing and water sports; • Good antelope and turkey hunting; • Populations of mule deer, Barbary sheep, black bear, cougar, blue quail and dove with some elk recently appearing; • Endless and unsullied landscapes to explore including Mule Canyon an awesome six-mile long spring canyon – one of many stunning natural wonders inside this incredible 453 square mile kingdom.

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The Bell is a first-rate cattle ranch and world-class investment offering its next visionary and high-capacity owner a singular opportunity to engage in one of America’s important and admired industries A large part of the bargin will be enjoyment of a wonderful authentic western lifestyle along with escape from the pressures of success into an inspiring private world of timeless natureal grandeur.

Previously the Bell Ranch was offered at $410 per acre.

Recognizing current global economic conditions, the offering has been reduced 35% to $286 per acre — $83,000,000 with all Seller-owned mineral rights included. Livestock and other chattels will be offered at fair market value. f

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Casa Bonita A 1020 +/- acre ranch 6 miles east of Pettus in Goliad County Goliad County, Texas. This beautiful property offers a wonderful opportunity to own an incredible turn-key south Texas ranch which includes a recently completed custom lodge, a metal shop building with living quarters, large corporate blinds and MLDP deer pens. The current owners have thought of every detail in order to maximize their enjoyment on each visit, whether it

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be short term or an extended stay. If you are looking for great hunting, fishing, wildlife watching or just some rest and relaxation among the oaks and bull mesquites, this is the place to be. The easy commute from San Antonio, Houston, Austin or Corpus Christi makes this property an ideal getaway. f Contact: Todd Avery 210-260-9315 & Luke Rogers 210-313-8570

Big Creek Ranch Hill Country ranch with hay meadow and creek Big Creek runs through its northern portion of the ranch and it provides a wonderful entrance to the property, there is frontage on both sides of the creek. There are two nice homes on the ranch, 4 stock tanks, 2 water wells and a very productive hay meadow.

The views from the owner’s home are outstanding. Located on

Ranch Road 1623, 5 miles west of Blanco, Texas, this gorgeous ranch sits in what many consider the prettiest area of the Texas Hill Country. f Contact: George M. “Mitch” West 210-213-5402.

Contact: Cebe Musgrave 210-844-9313 & Paula Coates 210-487-1084

Hondo, Texas 73 acres of beautiful scenery for a weekend getaway Scenic views overlooking Verde Creek highlight this weekend getaway an hour from San Antonio. There is an existing 2-bedroom cabin with many beautiful building sites. A Hill Country paradise for hunting of deer, dove and quail. f

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Campbell Ranch Peaceful ranch on Crabapple Creek Gillespie County, Texas. Magnificent Hill Country ranch located 15 miles north of Fredericksburg. The ranch has over a mile, on both sides, of pristine Crabapple Creek which is one of the very best creeks in the Texas Hill Country. The creek runs year round

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and the water is crystal clear! Spectacular views from several hilltops scattered throughout the ranch. There are excellent roads, 2 houses, 2 lakes and 12 water wells further enhancing this fabulous ranch. f Contact: Todd Avery 210-260-9315 & George M. “Mitch� West 210-213-5402

T Stripe Ranch Historic ranch on 4,000 acres Llano & San Saba Counties, Texas. This ranch is located in Llano and San Saba counties in a transitional area from the Texas Hill Country to the Edwards Plateau. The topography is fascinating with majestic views and beautiful scenery. There are live springs in

several locations throughout the ranch as well as 3 windmills and 2 wells with submersible pumps spread out in several locations.

The ranch can carry, in most years, 200 cows and calves and has been in the same family since the 1880s. f Contact: George M. “Mitch� West 210-213-5402 & David Kirkhofer 210-260-9556

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97 +/- acres in Kendall County Sheep Rock Ranch

Kendall County, Texas. Considered by many as one of the best real estate markets in the state. There are amazing views in every direction from two magnificent hilltops and the balance of the property is flat to rolling terrain. There is a wonderful seasonal creek that runs along the west side of the property that would be a great location for a lake. Wildlife on the property consists of deer, dove and varment species. This is a perfect place for future development or a fabulous weekend retreat. f Contact: George M. “Mitch” West 210-213-5402

Beautiful Hill Country Sheep Rock Ranch

Bandera, Texas. This superior 106 ac. +/- acre ranch is located only 3 miles from Bandera, Texas. There is a 100`X50` metal building, of which approximately 1600 sq. ft. is a nice 2 bedroom 1 bath apartment and the remainder of the building includes 4 very nice horse stalls, a grooming area and a tack room. The pastures on the property have lots of large Oak and Elm trees. There are scenic Hill Country views from many locations on the property.

The fences and cross-fences are very good and the two ponds on the property are beautiful. This is a very unique 106 acres and the location could not be better. f Contact: George M. “Mitch” West 210-213-5402

Privilege Creek Ranch Wooded and unhunted areas great for hunting

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Wonderful 161.3 acre property that straddles Privilege Creek! A small yet comfortable 2 bedroom, 2 bath house has central heat & air. There is a small barn plus livestock pens and nice grassy pastures for cattle or horses. Native wooded and unhunted areas is a wildlife habitat where whitetail deer, turkey, hogs and other critters have been seen. There is over 1,200 feet of both sides of Privilege Creek offering excellent recreational possibilities. During the recent drought, there was always water in the creek and several of the springs continued to flow. f Contact: Todd Avery 210-260-9315

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37.57 +/- Acre Ranch in SE Bexar Co. Bexar County, Texas. The property has the best of both worlds, a country atmosphere and near-town location. There is an attractive 5-year old home, an excellent horse barn with water at all 4 corners that could also be used to store equipment. There is a

stocked pond and several pieces of equipment that convey with the sale. Approximately 30% is the property was left in native brush & approximately 30% is root plowed with some re-growth.

Hunting game include dove, deer and hogs. This peaceful setting is conveniently located just outside the city of San Antonio. f Contact: Luke Rogers 210-313-8570

2,868 acres in Big Buck Country Sheep Rock Ranch

The Chittim Ranch Lands are well know for big deer and covered with major species of South Texas brush and home to grama grass, buffel, filaree and hairy vetch. Four large lakes are well spaced through the pastured and are known to hold water even during dry times. The ranch has been carefully managed to ensure proper harvesting. Quail and dove hunting as well as fishing for large-mouth bass and other waterfowl is ideal. f Contact: Charles A. Beever, III 210-860-3006 & George M. “Mitch� West 210-213-5402

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Villa Azzurra Last of the Great Texas Oil Dynasties A rare opportunity to purchase a part of Texas History, this 50 acre East Texas estate is the original homestead of a 5,000 acre oil dynasty. The Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio shaped the world that surrounds us today. Some of his most influential villas survive in the Veneto region around Venice, Italy.

This Texas landmark was patterned after the villas of Andrea Palladio.

Andrea Palladio (1508-1580) remains the most influential architect in the history of architecture.

This masterpiece was handcrafted by Italian artisans imported from Italy by the original owner, oil baron J.C. Judge, in the 1930’s.

Lovingly constructed with no regard for cost and completely restored in the late 1980’s to its original glory, this 10,000 sq. ft. mansion sits among park-like grounds with extensive plantings, huge towering trees, and an engineered, stocked lake. There is a lake view guest home, a managers home, pool and pool house, and 2 barns. Offered with some of the original antiques and furnishings. f www.VillaAzzurra.net

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Marilyn Hoffman

Hoffman International Properties Dallas 214-698-1736 East Texas 903-638-9588 Lexington 859-523-2812 Ovilla 214-542-8376 Phoenix 623-321-3284 Moscow 800-93498 Greenwich 203-622-3939

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Southwind Ranch One of the Great Texas Ranches With vast open spaces and lavish appointments, this 238 acre showplace ranch has one of the great architectural masterpieces, an imposing 4 story, 34 room Ante-bellum style mansion.

Double electronic entry gates and an arched stone entry open to an illuminated one-mile, tree-lined drive leading to the main compound, complimented by three fabulous fountains. Designed for outdoor entertaining, the grounds will accommodate seating for 2,500 with a lavish shell stone pool area containing professional cooking facilities.

This World-Famous Ranch is only 45 minutes from an international airport, 90 minutes from the ocean and only 2 minutes from a private airfield, making this ranch perfect for a corporate retreat or family compound. Lush, emerald green rolling pastures, with a 10 acre trophy bass and catfish lake, managers home, and a showbarn/auction facility with theatre seating for 325.

The main home, in a private, gated, walled compound, is a 4 level columned mansion with 4 sides of columned verandas.

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dance area with inlaid wood flooring, den with slate fireplace, mirrored dance studio, enormous guest suite with full kitchen and maids suite with full kitchen. The main level foyer features marble flooring and a grand double staircase, a dining room with fireplace, music room, library with marble fireplace, office with marble fireplace, living room with fireplace, gourmet kitchen with commercial features, including dumb waiter and full bath.

The floating staircase is the highlight of a 60’, 3 story atrium and leads to an entry parlor with inlaid wood flooring, a huge master suite with fireplace and Cherry wood inlaid floors, all marble his and her baths. There are 2 guest suites, both with fireplaces, studies and sitting rooms. The third floor features 4 guest suites, each with full baths and sitting rooms. Other amenities include elevator to all 4 floors, intricate moldings, central vacuum, imported gold and crystal chandeliers and approximately 20,000 sq. ft. under roof and 16,000 sq. ft. of living area.

This ranch offers a rare opportunity to purchase one of the landmark ranches in Texas.

Offered at only $7,900,000 with owner financing. f

Marilyn Hoffman

Hoffman International Properties Dallas 214-698-1736 East Texas 903-638-9588 Lexington 859-523-2812 Ovilla 214-542-8376 Phoenix 623-321-3284 Moscow 800-93498 Greenwich 203-622-3939

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Sorrel Canyon Ranch Dreaming of a real “Heart of Texas” horse ranch?

Brown County, Texas. Vanessa Andrews of Hoffman International Properties proudly presents one of America’s finest Texas horse ranches, offered for sale, for the first time. With nearly 600 acres of spectacular, rolling Central Texas Hill Country terrain. This ranch offers a rare opportunity to acquire a legacy ranch.

Property highlights include a spectacular, 2008, one level, rustic, Texas Mediterranean home set majestically on a bluff overlooking panoramic, vista views and the pristine horse facilities below. The home features approximately 6,700sf under roof and 4,200sf a/c living space with the highest quality construction/materials/design, fantastic living/great room, 3 bedroom suites, office, gourmet entertainer’s kitchen, game room/ bar and 3+car drive-through garage with unique, custom seethrough garage doors.

A fabulous red and white 13 stall, “Barn Master” show barn, each stall has turnouts. A 6-horse hydraulic walker w/round pen, riding arena, and over a mile of white pvc and hot wire fencing.

Also, miles of trails, a mile of the Pecan Bayou River borders the ranch w/13 ponds and a lake. A pecan orchard and the ultimate party pavilion called “Rosa’s Cantina” that has a fabulous bar, dance floor/stage, booths, stalls, apartment, unique his & hers cowboy/cowgirl bathrooms and living area. Take a virtual tour online.

This Dream Ranch is available Now! Price Upon Request.

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Vanessa Andrews

Serving the North Texas Metroplex

Dallas • Fort Worth • Southlake Colleyville • Argyle • Pilot Point & beyond (817) 399-1119 Vanessa direct

info@UltimateRanches.com www.UltimateRanches.com

Marilyn Hoffman

Hoffman International Properties Dallas 214-698-1736 East Texas 903-638-9588 Lexington 859-523-2812 Ovilla 214-542-8376 Phoenix 623-321-3284 Moscow 800-93498 Greenwich 203-622-3939

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North Star Ranch La Veta, Colorado (Huerfano County) Located off the “Highway of Legends” in the heart of the Cuchara Valley only four miles from La Veta, North Star Ranch encompasses 265+/- acres and is situated in one of the most desirable locations in southern Colorado. Bisected by the Cuchara River for one and a half miles, this property offers lush irrigated meadows, massive old growth cottonwoods and tremendous views of the landmark Spanish Peaks. Outstanding improvements are the centerpiece of this offering; featuring a masterfully crafted Mediterranean-inspired 4,048 sq. ft. home. Completed in 2008 and positioned a stone’s throw from the river; this tastefully designed home combines old world charm with modern convenience.

Additional improvements include a thoughtfully conceived 10-stall horse barn, an indoor 110’ x 220’ arena, a remodeled homestead house and a charming guest casita. $6,250,000 f High definition video available to view at www.hallandhall.com

Photography by: Matthew Millman

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Contact: Jeff Buerger jeff@hallandhall.com Ridgway Office: 970/626-5151 Denver Office: 303/861-8282 www.hallandhall.com

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Fitzgerald Ranch

Kootenai Springs Ranch

Beautiful meadows and forest on a Colorado ranch

Architectural splendor amidst wildlife and scenery

Archuleta County, Colorado. This 1,010± acre ranch equidistant between Pagosa Springs and Chama offers 2.3± miles of the Navajo River. Beautiful meadows along the river bottom transition into a healthy forest of manicured ponderosa pine. Buildings are exceptional, including an inviting log home featured in national publications. $8,250,000 f

Ravalli County, Montana. 1,186± acre ranch under a backdrop of snowcapped mountains lies along a mile of the Bitterroot River south of Missoula. The 10,000 sq. feet of wood, stone and glass buildings were architecturally designed to blend in with miles of fishable creeks and ponds where wildlife flourishes. $14,500,000 f

Checkerboard Cattle Company

Alice Creek Ranch

9,000± deeded acres with outstanding scenery and wildlife

Remote property surrounded by canyons and National Park

Meagher County, Montana. This well improved 600 AU mountain ranch crossed by 2.5 miles of the North Fork Musselshell River adjoins USFS. Additional private stream and lake fishery on 9,000± deeded acres with outstanding scenery and diverse wildlife.

Approx. 125 paved miles to Bozeman, Billings or Great Falls. $8,800,000 f

Lewis & Clark County, Montana. Virtually surrounded by USFS, this 2,971+/- acre ranch has two streams passing through and tasteful and complete improvements that enjoy dramatic mountain views over a trout pond. It features excellent wildlife populations and year round accessibility combined with a spectacular and secluded location. $5,800,000 f

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Choteau Mt. Ranch Exceptional Montana mountain setting

Michigan River Ranch Scenery, wildlife, and a stunning home on 2,100 +/- acres Jackson County, Colorado. Featuring over six miles of fishing on the Michigan River, stunning scenery, abundant wildlife and a magnificent home, this easily accessible 2,100± acre ranch is 75 minutes from Steamboat Springs. Dramatic peaks overlook a diverse landscape of irrigated meadow, riparian corridor, native forest and rangeland. $10,750,000 f

Teton County, Montana. This 10,000± acre ranch (5,060± deeded) lies between the Teton River and the National Forest on the Rocky Mountain Front near Choteau. Boasting extensive, new improvements and an exceptional cross section of wildlife, it lies in one of the most dramatic settings to be found in Montana. $10,995,000 f

Cove Meadow Exceptional Idaho mountain setting Blaine County, Idaho. Just 20 minutes from Ketchum, this exceptional 81± acre mountain retreat features a beautifully designed 10,532± square-foot owner’s home, a guest residence and a caretaker’s quarters. Lush meadows, stunning mountain views and two streams passing through create an idyllic setting and a wildlife haven. $5,950,000 f

Flying H Ranch Scenic river ranch on 280 +/- acres Park County, Wyoming. 45 miles southwest of Cody in the Upper South Fork, this 280± acre end-of-the-road ranch bordered by the river and the USFS boasts classic log buildings and a beautiful owner's home in a magnificent private setting overlooking lush meadows and the river under towering peaks. $9,900,000 f

2290 Grant Road P.O. Box 81490 Billings, Montana 59108 406/656-7500 www.hallandhall.com

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Adamson Ranch Gem of 5,444± acres nestled among larger ranches Edwards County, Rocksprings, Texas. Tucked away among other large ranches, the Adamson Ranch is truly unique, family owned and operated for over 70 years itself! Its seclusion and wide open terrain are exceptional, with rolling terrain, good pastureland and elevations from 2106- 2290± feet. Improvements include a ranch house, guesthouse, garage and low fencing.

There are three water wells, storage tanks and troughs, plus seasonal Dry Devil’s River. Abundant whitetail deer, turkey, hogs, quail and dove, plus a current MLDP/ managed land deer permit. Minerals are negotiable. f Contact: Robert Dullnig, Broker Associate 210-213-9700

Big Foot Ranch

Chiltipin Creek Ranch 1,086± acres of South Texas pasture & brush Brooks County, Falfurrias, Texas. Serene South Texas sites an outstanding ranch of 60%± improved pasture in Buffel & Bluegrass that would support a substantial herd of cattle or recreation quail hunting. The remaining 400± acres of native brush provide a diverse habitat proven for producing large deer. 2 water wells and electricity establish infrastructure for future accommodations or improvements. Good runoff and game cover is supplied by Chiltipin Creek which traverses through its southern portion. f Contact: Robert Dullnig, Broker Associate 210-213-9700

San Antonio River Ranch

Diverse 905± acres with wildlife & improvements

204± acres with 1+ mile of San Antonio River

Frio County, Big Foot, Texas. Well located 1 hour from San Antonio near Devine, this ranch offers good brush diversity, 3 wells and 3 earthen tanks. Improvements include a 1-story, 3 bedroom brick home, barn, old set of pens & low fenced perimeter. In an area renown for good hunting, it is believed this ranch has not had much hunting pressure and is home to whitetail deer, turkey, hogs, quail & dove. f Contact: Robert Dullnig, Broker Associate 210-213-9700

Wilson County, Floresville, Texas. Minutes from San Antonio, this 204+ acre farm provides an excellent combination of improved pastures, fertile cultivated cropland plus rare live water. Excellent water with over 1 mile of the flowing San Antonio River plus 2 water wells. Recent 1664 s.f. metal barn, 1260 s.f. metal barn, 2-stall barn, plus livestock feeders & troughs. f Contact: Robert Dullnig, Broker Associate 210-213-9700

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Historic Ranch 964± acre notable ‘Century Ranch’ with native wildlife

Stone Ranch Historic 4,648± acres with live water and wildlife Maverick County, El Indio, Texas. Owned by the same family since 1960, this historic ranch has bold terrain ranging from level bottom land to gently rolling bluffs overlooking miles of bluegreen water of the scenic Rio Grande River. A highlight is the 1940’s hacienda-style residence with courtyard linked to a second home and barn. Fabulous year-around water includes the River, 5± mile irrigation canal with pumping rights, 35± acre lake and 5 stocked tanks. Wildlife is phenomenal, with trophy whitetail deer, turkey, javelina, hogs, quail, dove plus great duck hunting and fishing.

Minerals are negotiable. f Contact: Robert Dullnig, Broker Associate 210-213-9700

Zavala County, Big Wells, Texas. This ranch has been family owned and operated since 1854 making this a notable ‘Century Ranch’. This first offering is located in the ‘Golden Triangle’, renowned for great wildlife & recreational hunting. This lowfenced, unimproved plot of red dirt is ready for your improvements of choice. This is a proven area for producing Trophy class wildlife as well as carrying an abundance of native whitetail deer, turkey, quail, dove, javelina, hogs and others. f Contact: Robert Dullnig, Broker Associate 210-213-9700

Three Angels Ranch Gently rolling 221± acre getaway with pastureland

Eagle Ridge Ranch 2,903± acre river ranch with trophy lodge and exotics Mason County, Mason, Texas. Fabulous, extensive live water includes 1.7± miles of Llano River frontage, 1.7± miles of James River frontage, 2.1± miles of Mill Creek, plus 6 water wells, 2 tanks and a pivot irrigation in a 500-acre game trap. Home to many exotics: zebra, blackbuck, water bok, gazelle, axis, etc. as well as to native wildlife. A stunning 5366± sq.ft., 7 bedroom/ 5.5 bath lodge features porches overlooking the James River.

Substantial infrastructure includes a garage, game processing facilities, foreman’s home, cabins, barn/sheds, stables and cattle pens. Minerals are negotiable. f Contact: Robert Dullnig, Broker Associate 210-213-9700

Blanco County, Johnson City, Texas. Family owned/operated for 60+ years, this gently rolling terrain displays large hardwoods and is a beautiful recreational getaway for hunting, cattle or horses.

Included is a 1-story home, outbuildings & a unique smokehouse with walk-in cooler. Low fenced, the ranch has 40 acres in field and municipal water for troughs and one tank. Wildlife includes whitetail deer, turkey, dove, quail and free-ranging exotics. f Contact: Robert Dullnig, Broker Associate 210-213-9700

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Madera Canyon Ranch 19,680± acre historic ranch in a dramatic setting Jeff Davis, Balmorhea, Texas. A historic ranch, extending from picturesque canyons to the dramatic Davis Mountains, habitat for Trophy Class mule deer, Aoudad, elk, quail, dove, turkey, black bear, antelope, javelina, mountain lion and others. Circa 1904, the Kingston Homestead limestone lodge is enhanced by a garage, historic cowboy bunkhouse and cabin, tack room, walk-in cooler, game cleaning rack, 3 sets of pipe cattle pens and metal feeders.

Watered by Kingston Springs, other live springs plus 6 wells and 6 tanks. Over the Barnett Shale and Woodford Shale formations, the ranch conveys a portion of fee minerals plus 3,000+ Ac. state classified minerals. f Contact: Al Philip or Robert Dullnig 210-415-8602

El Corazon Ranch

Chula Vista Ranch 1,280± acres of prime Brooks County quail habitat Brooks County, Falfurrias, Texas. A rare opportunity to purchase two sections of prime Brooks County quail habitat! Naturally open, it has scattered mesquite and live oaks, sandy soils and all native grasses including Seacoast Bluestem. It has great dove ponds, deer blinds, corn feeders, protein feeders plus is low fenced and surrounded by large neighbors. There are three water wells, two with windmills and one with sub pump, plus a set of pipe cattle pens.

Don’t miss out on this great quail hunting ranch! f Contact: Grady Cage or Al Philip 210-332-8204

Anchor Ranch

8,851± acre ranch with fine improvements

2,310± acres with live water and wildlife

Kinney County, Brackettville, Texas. Water is a highlight of this ranch which conveys with 400 Acre feet of water rights! There is 1± mile of both sides of the spring fed, crystal clear Pinto Creek enhanced by 10 domestic wells and 2 irrigation wells, strategically located to provide water to livestock and wildlife. Infrastructure includes the one-story ranch headquarters, caretaker’s home, large barn, machine barn, road system, perimeter fencing, crossfencing into 8 pastures plus an interior pasture that is game fenced. Wildlife abounds with whitetail deer, Rio Grande Turkey, Bobwhite Quail, Blue Quail, Mourning Dove, Whitewing dove, seasonal duck plus fishing for bass and catfish. f Contact: Al Philip 210-415-8602

Uvalde County, Utopia, Texas. Sweeping valleys combine with incredible views from hilltop elevations over 1700’. Water features include the cypress lined Sabinal River along the southeast portion of the ranch, one mile of Onion Creek and natural springs.

Improvements include an extensive road system, 3 bedroom ranch home, 4 bedroom guesthouse, caretakers housing, barns, 8 stall horse barn and 5 water wells. Grand oaks and other native trees combine with diverse brush to support wildlife and superb hunting for whitetail deer, axis, blackbuck, aoudad, fallow, turkey, dove and others. f Contact: Al Philip 210-415-8602

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Brushy Draw Ranch 449± acres for ideal hunting and recreation

Rancher’s Dream 1664± acres of exquisite living on a working ranch Falls County, Satin, Texas. The custom estate home, featured in several magazines, overlooks a 15± acre lake, waterfall pool, cantina and cabana. Highly improved pastures have been home for many years to a legendary registered cattle operation with top-notch handling facilities; inclusive of show, sale, horse and hay storage barns, 3 sets of pens, water wells, overhead grain bins, and molasses storage tanks. Excellent rainfall and live water. Partial minerals convey. f Contact: Howard Ham 210-382-5003

Uvalde County, Uvalde, Texas. Diverse native brush, trees and grasses plus ample water from 2 water wells and 2 tanks provide the ideal environment for hunting and recreation. The ranch features a charming frame cabin with screened porch. Native wildlife includes whitetail deer, hogs and a variety of birds. Partial minerals convey. f Contact: Steven Bennett, Broker Associate 210-287-3776

Ferguson Ranch 1063± acres of fine Central Texas terrain

Texas Bayfront Ranch An 8,518± acre peninsula of paradise Calhoun County, Port Lavaca, Texas. With 20± miles of Gulf of Mexico shoreline buffered by Matagorda Island and 5± miles of paved county road, this land offers breathtaking water views, grasslands, woods and some estuarine wetlands. Only 85± miles from Corpus and 100± miles from Houston, this ranch is priced to sell! Owner will divide. Plat, survey and site analysis available. f Contact: John Tarrillion 210-380-1229

Milam County, Cameron, Texas. Encompassing the finest central Texas terrain, this scenic ranch incorporates 800± lush acres of ‘Little River’ bottom land, 175± acres of cultivated fields and county road frontage. Income producing, it has a carrying capacity of 250± animal units. Includes a one-story residence, metal shop building, barn, grain bin, working pens with hydraulic chute and scales, plus 2 water wells and 11 stock tanks. Minerals convey. f Contact: John Tarrillion 210-380-1229

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Blackberry Creek Ranch

Northeast Texas, Wood County, Grand Saline An approximately 297 rustic oasis carved out of the rolling, wooded hardwoods of East Texas. Only a short drive east of the Metroplex near the quaint community of Mineola and Grand Saline, Blackberry Creek Ranch provides a unique getaway, offering a plethora of wildlife, quality and solitude. The focal point of “Blackberry Creek” is the professionally engineered approximately 22-25 acre tree-lined lake. This magnificent lake is surrounded by mature hardwoods and is beckoning the most avid angler to test their skills. The main dwelling, constructed in 2003, consists 3,500 square feet and is a hill country style with metal roof, Austin stone exterior with frame construction. The 3 bedroom, 2 bath boast an open floor plan with vaulted ceiling, quality amenities and a large master suite with authentic clawfoot bathtub and walk-in closet. For the equestrian minded, there’s a 3-stall horse barn with efficiency apartment. An all-weather oil sand road, underground electricity and community water are on three sides of the lake offering the opportunity for multiple home sites or development opportunities. The property combines rolling pastures, dense hardwoods and nature trails to create a remarkable country experience. Offered at $2,100,000 and shown by appointment only. f

Caddo Farms

Northeast Texas, Van Zandt & Henderson Counties, Edom These 277.543+ are located just south of the Metroplex near the quaint community of Edom, known for its arts and crafts and good food. Caddo Farms provides ongoing blueberry and specialty berry sale and rustic and undisturbed East Texas foliage with rolling hills, effervescent springs and abundant wildlife. The property has been carefully managed, respecting the natural beauty of East Texas and nurturing the delicate balance of a “working farm” and nature preserve. The land has a gradual roll with sandy loam soil and mature trees. The most interesting feature, a 23+ lake site fed by a free-flowing spring creek and has a large drainage area to create a picturesque setting for a tree-lined lake. The berry business began as a labor of love and has emerged as an efficient ongoing business that provides annual income. Equipment, cold storage and knowledgeable staff ensure the farm continues to provide quality berries.

A traditional-style cottage provides lodging for short/long term visits.

Caddo Farms provides an escape from city life with many special features seldom found. $1,250,000 f

Timber Creek Ranch

Northeast Texas, Anderson County, Frankston Rustic and beautiful 419.95 acre ranch with prolific, spring-fed, tree-lined lake approximately 35 acres in size surrounded by rolling hills. Timber Creek Ranch offers winding trails through a native forest of hardwoods and pines, open meadows with majestic views and a home for deer, native East Texas game and an occasional bald eagle haven. Located between Tyler and Palestine on State Highway 155, Timber Creek Ranch is simply stunning and will absolutely take your breath away. $2,310,000 f

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C & E Texas Ranch

Central Texas, Coyrell County, Valley Mills The Texas mystique comes alive on this 518.24acre ranch. The C & E Texas Ranch is centrally located in Coryell County between Gatesville and Crawford, Texas. The ranch provides a unique feel combining rugged canyons, natural pastures dotted with mature live oaks, native grass and wildflowers. The 4 bedroom, 4 full and 2 half bath ranch house, surrounded by landscaped grounds, is a modern Texas Hill Country design with Austin stone and metal roof and covered porch extending around most of the home, This permits one to get a feel for the natural beauty of the property while relaxing in a casual elegance.

The living area with tall ceilings, massive fireplace and library, is excellent for entertaining groups or intimate gatherings. Other features include a gourmet kitchen, pool and viewing room in the tower, which provides breathtaking views of the ranch. The serene rolling countryside of the ranch completely engulfs a hidden canyon, which has withstood the test of time. The canyon provides a wet-weather natural spring, cool pools of water, mature foliage, natural caverns and abundant wildlife. This setting has been preserved to give a glimpse of Texas history, including Native American lifestyle and remnants of historic wagon trails. A pond and lake complete the ranch and blend perfectly to make C & E Texas Ranch a Texas charm. Diverse as the great State of Texas and rich with natural beauty, this special property provides a tranquil place for reflection and is simply awe-inspiring. $2,950,000 f

East Texas Retreat

Northeast Texas, Anderson County, Bradford

to enhance wildlife and to preserve out the native beauty of the waterfowl conservation area. This habitat has been carefully and meticulously planned. Open meadows dot the property, which provide a peaceful or serene setting. This property offers all the best of nature with numerous home sites and breathtaking views.

A truly unique offering! $2,515,000 f

The natural beauty of East Texas has never been more evident than with this 372.191 acres of rolling hills, natural springs, lake, ponds and peaceful meadows.

Located only a short distance from the Dallas/ Ft. Worth Metroplex, just south of Athens near the quaint community of Bradford in Anderson County, this unique property exhibits all the qualities, which make East Texas a desired destination. Native, mature hardwoods for a native wildlife habitat and line the newly constructed approximate 30-acre lake.

This picturesque setting includes a natural wildlife habitat that has been professionally enhanced. The lake provides a place for reflection and beauty, but has a fish management program in place to help insure the best fishing for years to come. A natural waterfowl environment is also being developed

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Fox Meadows

Northeast Texas, Anderson County, Bradford

Incredibly versatile property!! Currently a popular Bed and Breakfast “Fox Meadows” established in 2004 with 54+ acres of mostly woods to include towering native oaks, rolling terrain and a beautiful approximate 4 acre spring fed ‘catch & release’ lake just steps from the main home. There are 4 leaseable units nestled in the woods each fully equipped from the living room, full kitchen, bath, and bedroom to the porches with rocking chairs. In addition, there is a 2-bedroom cottage situated in the center of the property. The barn is set up for an occasional project or equipment storage for the bed and breakfast. This private, secluded offering would be perfect for a family compound, corporate retreat or simply a stately manor with rental properties for good income production. So much potential for the escape from the hustle & bustle of big city living. Retreat to the country to ‘be your own boss’ or just live comfortably and welcome friends and family to come enjoy the multitude of wildlife and simple solitude of country living. www.foxmeadows.ws $995,000 f

Golden Nugget Ranch

Northeast Texas, Anderson County, Elkhart

Discover approximately 215 acres located in the wonderful East Texas hills as they virtually come alive to create a lifestyle which is second to none. The focal point of the Ranch is the custom constructed (2002) six bedroom, 4 bath home that overlooks the vast Trinity River Valley.

The main home offers a western casual lifestyle with spacious rooms with abundant windows. The downstairs is wonderfully suited for entertaining with its huge living area, formal dining room and breakfast area. Upstairs offers a den with potbelly stove and vaulted ceiling and balcony. The back porch boasts a remarkable 20-mile view, a place to watch the sunset of enjoy early coffee. The property combines lush bermuda pastures, mature timber, 3 ponds, 3 creeks and abundant wildlife. Located just south of Palestine, Texas, this unique offering offers a quiet, relaxed lifestyle that is seldom found. $1,465,000 f

Majestic Country Oasis

Northeast Texas, Henderson County, Athens

Just north of Athens, this majestic home sits among the trees by a serene pond on 112+ acres of beautiful East Texas rolling hills. The location is prime, surrounding properties are wonderful, and it is only one and one-quarter hours from downtown Dallas. The traditional-style home features three big bedrooms, two and a half baths, living room, formal dining room, gourmet kitchen with breakfast room, large laundry rooms, office and is immaculate in every way. The land is rolling and very scenic with a couple of lake sites, spring-fed creeks and high hills with fantastic views. It is fenced and cross-fenced, ready for cattle and hay production or just recreation. This property in convenient, very comfortable and very quiet-a must see if you want to get out of the rat race! $950,000 f

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Elegant Country Estate

Northeast Texas, Henderson County, Athens Stunning Country Home located on highly desirable Mill Run Road just South of downtown Athens! You will have to see this home to believe the class and style, it has been custom designed and built with great attention to every detail. This beauty is located off the road and surrounded by gorgeous country views of hay meadows, big sky, and woods. The driveway is lined with pine trees and very picturesque.

The house has approximately 4,636 square feet and was built in 2003, and, sits on approximately 29.15 acres. The main living area offers a wood-burning rock fireplace, gleaming hardwood floors, and 22 ft. ceilings. The kitchen is absolutely fabulous, and, has granite countertops, huge center island, custom knotty alder wood cabinets, 5-burner gas top range, and stainless steel appliances. Other features include a breakfast room with gas-log fireplace, and a formal dining room. The covered patio is a living area in itself, with ceiling fans, wood ceiling, plenty of room for sitting area and dining area with a view. The oversized master suite features hardwood floors, a studio/office with lots of windows for natural light, fabulous bathroom with a walk-in shower, big tub and two vanities. The suite of two bedrooms, large shared bath, large walk-in closets, custom built-ins, and sitting area are located on the other end of the house for maximum privacy. Upstairs offers a second living area, office, big bedroom and bath, and also a loft for sleeping and playing. The outside features luscious landscaping in the yard, with palms by the gunite diving pool and hot tub.

This stunning home and 29+ acres is offered at $759,000.00. f

Family Compound Northeast Texas, Van Zandt County, Wills Point

Powder River Ranch Northeast Texas, Henderson County, Athens Powder River Ranch offers a unique blends of rolling hills, majestic views, hardwoods, natural springs and lake sites. This 1,043+ acre property is a short drive from the Metroplex. Open areas, native hardwoods and wildlife enhance the natural beauty.

For the developer, this property has access to city utilities and four roads: Highway 175, Texas Loop 7, FM 2495 and Henderson CR 4706. There are no permanent improvements on the property, giving the ultimate freedom of design and improvements placement to the owner $3,400,000. Shown by appointment only. $3,400,000 f

With 75 gorgeous acres and two residences (partially furnished), this unique and diverse property is perfect for family getaway or corporate retreat. The lodge has a massive living area complete with 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, an antique wet bar, wbfp, sauna and screened-in porch while the main home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a sunken living area and 2 wbfps. Other features include an approximate 8 acre lake with dock and boathouse, an in-ground pool, 4 scattered ponds, a barn and cattle working area. Get a taste of country living with all the amenities of the city. $985,000. f

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Meredith Farm North Shore Equestrian Estate Topsfield, Massachusetts. Nestled on the North Shore Topsfield is a small rural town with a strong sense of community. It’s the home of America’s oldest agricultural fair, the Topsfield Fair and boasts of running rivers and rolling hills. You will also find the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, part of the Massachusetts Audubon Society. The town commons are surrounded by a Victorian Town Hall, the Congregational Church, and a Georgian library. Bradley Palmer State Park and the Willowdale State Forest constitute hundreds of acres of conservation land. Situated near the North Shore communities of Hamilton, infamous for the Myopia Hunt Club, and Wenham known to locals as “North Shore Horse Country”, and Manchester-by-the-Sea and Beverly, with their lovely beaches, Topsfield also has convenient access to Boston and Logan airport, only 20 miles to the south which add to the town’s desirability.

A unique operating farm and equestrian property, this magnificent riverfront compound encompasses approximately 188 acres with frontage on the Ipswich River. This pastoral property includes hay fields, pastures, hillsides, apple orchard, two ponds, a splendid home site, and scenic views, just 20 miles from Boston. Offering includes a separate 20+ acre building site with building permits, foundation, underground utilities and driveway installed.

The understated elegance in the c1900, turn of the century, 10,000± square-foot residence, which was renovated from 2007 - 2009, combines pure luxury and comfort from the grand-scale two-story great room to the sumptuous, first floor master suite complete with a fireplaced sitting room, his and hers closets, a pampering bath leading to an indoor spa. Other highlights

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include an oak-paneled library, a magnificent chef’s kitchen with breakfast eat-in area, and a sun-room with walls of windows overlooking the property. The house has five bedrooms, six full and two half baths, nine fireplaces, a separate one-bedroom apartment, and an attached three-car garage. Family and friends will enjoy the lavish indoor/outdoor dining and entertaining area with long Mahogany and granite bar, built-in grilling area, a fire pit, and a floating balcony overlooking rolling lawns, fields, and the Ipswich River.

Impressive equine amenities include numerous barns, fenced paddocks, sand ring, and miles of trails which can accommodate horse and carriage and are certain to satisfy the discerning equestrian enthusiast. The property comes complete with a charming 1780s farmhouse with three bedrooms, two baths, a living room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen with pantry and a laundry room. The lower barn has eight stalls, feed room, and heated tack room with bathroom and washer/dryer, year round hot water, and a second floor hay loft with hay elevator.

A four-stall pony barn with frost free hydrant has direct access to paddocks with an attached workshop and equipment bays.

The grass paddocks have year round Nelson waterers, 1 runin with storage area, a large barn/run-in with hay loft storage above, a chicken barn with electricity, and a sheep barn also with paddocks. The property has an expansive, private office building with vaulted ceiling, wet bar, wood stove and three-quarter bath as well as a carriage shed, and equipment and garage bays on either side. $12,500,000. f

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Shadow Fox Farm New Hampshire Equestrian Estate Peterborough, New Hampshire. Sited on 172.88¹ acres and flanked by Mount Monadnock views, the residence, guest house, and manager’s house overlook the equestrian facility, greenhouse and pools. Heated barns with 26 stalls, indoor arena and indoor round-pen offer exceptional climate control. Grass paddocks and outdoor arena complete the immaculate compound. $6,500,000. f Contact: Kristin Hayes Claire 603-227-2411 kclaire@landvest.com

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Lottery Hill Farm

Kelmscott Farm

Ideal equestrian property

Renovated residence on historic property

South Woodstock, Vermont. Lottery Hill Farm is an elegant Vermont farm on 121± acres in South Woodstock. Restored by former owner Michael J. Fox, the property retains period detail with all expected amenities. An ideal equestrian property, the farm features a six-stall bank barn, run-in sheds, fenced pastures and a three-bedroom guest house within hacking distance to the GMHA. $4,200,000. f

Lincolnville, Maine. Located near Camden and Penobscot Bay, this historic property features 150± acres of open fields, pristine woods, expertly designed gardens, and frontage on Pitcher Pond.

The farm includes a beautifully renovated main residence with an attached post and beam barn, two additional barns, and a threestory bunkhouse with offices and living quarters. $2,500,000. f

Contact: Ruth Sudduth 617-359-5584

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Jon Weber 802-457-4977

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Oceanview Farm Beautiful views of dunes and beach on equestrian farm Dartmouth, Massachusetts. This private estate property consists of 38± acres of oceanfront land located on Allen’s Pond and Buzzards Bay. Well-suited for equestrian use, or gentlemen’s farm, with views of the dunes and beach of Barney’s Joy and Cuttyhunk Island, the property is adjacent to the Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary. The property can be subdivided or remain as a single estate. $5,400,000. f Contact: Terry Boyle 617-357-0432 tboyle@landvest.com

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Big West Ranch Wyoming - Natrona County - Powder River Located at the southern tip of the Big Horn Mountains not far from the famous “Hole in the Wall�, 50 miles northwest of Casper and 50 miles southwest of Kaycee. An outstanding grass ranch rated at over 1,000 animal units on a total of 92,200 total acres, (11,200 deeded acres, 18,150 state of Wyoming leased acres, 60,950 BLM leased acres, 1,900 private leases). The ranch is well watered by several year-round and intermittent streams and creeks, springs and naturally flowing wells providing excellent stock water for ideal pasture rotation. A very efficient operating ranch due to the grazing allotments having no on/off dates,

allowing cattle movement and pasture rotation year-round at the owners discretion. This is a real working ranch with three houses, cookhouse/bunkhouse, modern shop, large barn, several outbuildings with complete set of working corrals. Great diversity of country with mountain foothills, grassy meadows, canyons, buttes and breaks for livestock protection along with abundant wildlife that includes elk, mule deer and antelope.

Priced to sell at $9,800,000 will go to auction in the spring of 2010. f Contact: Ron Morris or Casey Kemp

Elk Haven Ranch Colorado - Larimer County - Loveland With over two miles of National Forest boundary, situated between Estes Park, Longmont and Loveland, this Front Range hunting ranch offers incredible privacy, wildlife and scenery.

Approximately 1,650 acres, three miles long and a mile wide, Elk Haven Ranch is a natural canyon, with creek bottom, meadow, brush covered hillsides, rocky outcroppings and timbered ridges.

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with left over land-owner tags in abundance. Other wildlife includes bear, turkey, fox, grouse, mountain lion, coyote and bobcat and a variety of bird species. The ranch has incredible views in every direction along with one spring, the north fork of the Little Thompson River and Hell Canyon Creek. Could be purchased with Blue Mountain Park Ranch. $8,950,000. f Contact: Ron Morris

Cottonwood Springs Ranch Colorado - La Plata County - Durango A masterpiece of landscape and architecture and an exquisite equestrian property, the 540-acre Cottonwood Springs Ranch is nestled in a private east-west valley with easy access to the San Juan National Forest. Set above Texas Creek, the 5,700 sq. ft. Northern New Mexico style estate was impeccably planned and constructed by some of the best regional craftsmen. The main home blends old and new elements with many modern updates, showcases exotic art collected from around the world and was carefully handcrafted with hand-trowelled walls, high ceilings with reclaimed wood beams, hardwood floors with in-floor radiant heat, custom ironwork details, masonry privacy walls and entertainment patios, immaculate flagstone patios and a keypad gated entry. The property also boasts a 2,300 sq. ft. guesthouse, a foreman’s house, an original 1890’s homesteader’s cabin, as well as high-tech equestrian breeding and training facilities for all breeds complete with a custombuilt 20,000 sq. ft. barn, ranch office building, show arena, 120’ cutting round pen, cattle facilities, operating room with intensive care stall, over fifty stalls, eight pastures and much more. Cottonwood Springs Ranch’s restored improvements and newly constructed equestrian amenities flawlessly complement the natural surroundings of lush meadows and manicured mixed forest. This luxury equestrian estate borders BLM land and is characterized by ponderosa, aspen and spruce woodlands which serve as ideal habitat for herds of migrating elk, deer and a variety of wildlife on the property. $12,000,000. f Contact: Ron Morris or Billy Long Co-listed with Linda Crowther Prudential Triple S Realty

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Wild Water Ranch

Lazy H Ranch

Property surrounded by canyons and National Park

Wildlife and hunters’ paradise in the Rocky Mountains

Mancos, Colorado. This 1,800-acre ranch offers a variety of terrain from irrigated hay meadows, juniper, pinyon & ponderosa covered mesas, to long sweeping remote canyons surrounded by rock cliffs. The ranch is home to a variety of wildlife and the viewing corridors overlook northern New Mexico, the La Plata mountains, and surrounding Mesa Verde National Park. $5,500,000. f Contact: Rue Balcomb or Robb Van Pelt www.ranchland.com/wildwater

Paonia, Colorado. This 4,029-acre ranch is a wildlife enthusiast and hunter’s paradise. Trophy mule deer, elk and mountain lion can be found on the ranch, which lies in their natural migratory route at an elevation between 5,900 and 7,000 feet. Improvements include three homes, Morton Building shop, a fully furnished mountain cabin, barn and corrals. $8,000,000. f Contact: Rue Balcomb, Robb Van Pelt or John Stratman www.ranchland.com/lazyh

Sanctuary Ranch

Crow Creek Ranch

Untouched 140 acre Colorado rural sanctuary

17,386 acres of prime ranchland on the Powder River

Berthoud, Colorado. This Colorado Ranch is approx. 140 acres composed of several ridges and valleys with native land that is untouched and distinctive. It can be developed as an exclusive rural sanctuary restricted to a certain number of home sites, or a spectacular trophy residence and private ranch. $1,960,000. f Contact: Karen Claycomb www.ranchland.com/sanctuaryridge

Powderville, Montana. Consists of 17,386 total acres,of which 8,749 are deeded. Located on the Powder River and combines three separate historic ranches. Three separate sets of buildings exist; the main two modern sets are within a mile of each other.

The ranch offers 880+/- acres of irrigated hay ground and is owner-rated to run 650 pairs or more. Another contiguous ranch is also available; please see our website for more details. $8,500,000. f Contact: Dale Dumaw www.ranchland.com/crowcreek

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Bear Ridge Ranch Custom home, 202+ acres in the San Isabel National Forest area

Wilderness Ranch 2,300 acres of pristine Colorado high country Dotsero, Colorado. 2,300 acres of pristine Colorado high country that features expansive views of several mountain ranges. This private mountain retreat is surrounded by National Forest and Bureau of Land Management lands. Elevation rises from 7,100 feet to 9,600 feet. This is an ideal property for a private mountain ranch or future development opportunity near the Vail and Beaver creek mountain resorts. $12,000,000. f Contact: Rue Balcomb or Robb Van Pelt www.ranchland.com/wilderness

Westcliffe, Colorado. A diverse landscape on 202.82 acres including evergreen forests, aspen groves, and open meadows. The ranch shares a boundary with the San Isabel National Forest. The 6,900 square feet custom home was designed and constructed with superior craftsmanship. This is one of the most unique properties on the market today with the remnants of an old mining town. $3,200,000. f Contact: Tom Roberts www.ranchland.com/bearridge

Colbert Ranch 171 acre breeding & training facility for performance horses Dolores, Colorado. A 171-acre ranch is southwest Colorado. 150’x300’ outdoor lighted arena, grandstands, return alley and parking. 20-stall World class equestrian ranch in the mountains west of Denver heated barn, grooming area, living apartment.

Evergreen, Colorado. The 984 acre ranch is a combination of beautiful, lush hay $2,995,000 f meadows, pastures, stream, and woodlands of spruce, ponderosa pine and groves Contact: Rue Balcomb or Robb Van Pelt of aspen trees. The imposing stone residence has 9 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, 23 www.ranchland.com/colbert seat theater, spa, library with Brazilian Rosewood bookcases, elevator, dining room seating for 24, and more. The 45,890 sq. ft. equestrian center has a 240” x 128” indoor arena, 19 heated stalls, party / viewing room, and grooms apartment.

In addition there are 4 guest / caretakers houses. $13,950,000. f 1614 Grand Avenue Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601 Contact: Ted Schaal 877 207-9700 toll free www.ranchland.com/bbark

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Brambletye Ranch

Pedernales Springs Ranch

Premier ranch and lodge on major creek

Relaxing swimming and fishing holes near Fredericksburg

Kimble County, Texas. 2,798 acres of the best of Kimble County, only 5 minutes from Junction, with several miles ownership of both sides of strong-flowing Bear Creek. This premier ranch features a fine, restored mansion, long highway frontage, significant oak/pecan bottoms and 1,800 acres under high fence. Landmark cliffs, wide valleys, distant vistas and solid infrastructure are added features, and part of the minerals are included. Sellers will consider splitting into large tracts, whole is offered at $2,975/acre. f

Blanco County, Texas. 1,126 oak-studded acres east of Fredericksburg lying for 1.25 miles along one of the prettiest stretches of Pedernales River around. Small pecan bottoms provide relaxing shade alongside over-your-head swimming and fishing holes, and large springs gush forth from south-facing hillsides, creating bizarre, upland pecan and walnut groves, and leaving remnants of a fascinating, old ditch irrigation system used

by German ranchers. Just waiting for someone’s creative vision, asking price is $9,000/acre. f

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James River Ranch South

Brush plains and towering hills along Nueces River

Mystical river and creeks on ranching/hunting paradise

Uvalde County, Texas. 8,450 conservation committed acres of classic transition brush plains and towering hills located on the hard-flowing Nueces River NW of bustling Uvalde. This solid offering includes nice HQ’s, infrastructure and healthy populations of deer, turkey and varmints. Aoudad are often sited in the higher elevations, and the river provides excellent fishing, swimming and floating possibilities. An exquisite, private spring originates on the ranch, beneath monster pecan and oak trees, creating a world class swimming hole. $1,695 per acre. f

Mason & Kimble County, Texas. 6,372 acre heritage-type ranch with over 3 miles of the mystical James River (both sides), plus spring creeks and solid ranching/recreational appeal. Fronting on paved FM 385, only 45 minutes west of Fredericksburg, this awesome spread is home to solid populations of deer/turkey, along with top-shelf private water recreation amongst noisy falls and deep holes on the river. Realistically priced at $2,850/acre, some minerals are included, and sellers will consider division into two parcels. f

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King’s River Ranch Mt. Gainor Farm Country estate with sublime canyons and views near Austin Hays County, Texas. A superb, small showplace of 193 acres on S. Onion Creek, well-situated on paved county roads between Dripping Springs and Wimberley, only 30 minutes from Austin.

This fine ranch includes clean bottomland field, tasty pecan bottom, solid improvements and two sweet canyons bisecting oak-studded uplands with excellent area views. This is one of the higher quality, reasonably priced offerings in the area, and included are a couple of rental units in one corner that generate meaningful income. $3.55M. f

Recreational ranch includes lodge, river and canyons Kendall County, Texas. 204 acre, well-situated recreational ranch on the Guadalupe River, only minutes north of sizzling Boerne.

This clean property includes a nice lodge, paved interior roads, highway frontage, interesting canyon and almost 2,000 feet on the Guadalupe River. The river in this area is secluded, with minimal traffic, and offers spectacular deep holes beneath limestone cliffs, with good accessibility from this ranch. Oak-studded upland terraces offer Hill Country vistas, and deer and turkey roam the landscape. $21,500/acre. f

Redstone Ranch River showplace belonged to LBJ

Indian Spring Ranch Monstrous rock formations and natural wonders Gillespie County, Texas. 494 acres of awesome granite rock formations, creeks, springs, vistas and natural wonders. On a quiet, paved county road just west of Enchanted Rock, north of Fredericksburg, this totally unique site possesses a rugged character that is rarely seen by most, yet is only 17 miles from charming Fredericksburg’s famed Main Street, some of the best shopping east of Santa Fe. We’re talking waterfalls, pools, car-size boulders and stunning peak viewpoints of Enchanted Rock and environs. $6,950/acre. f

Blanco & Gillespie County, Texas. 3,100 groomed, showy acres on the north banks of the Pedernales River, between Johnson City and Stonewall, adjoining the LBJ Parks. Highly improved, irrigated grass fields produce fat, sleek broodmares, frisky foals and torpedo-like beef cattle. Soaring, oak-shrouded hills provide distant vistas, as herds of deer, antelope and turkey roam the fields and forests below. First-rate improvements across the board complete the package. $7,950 per acre. f

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Trophy hunting along the Green River

Thunder Ranch

Uintah County, Jenson, Utah. Located along the Utah and Colorado border adjoining Dinosaur National Monument and 5 miles of the Green River, lies an unrivaled trophy hunting property and major hay producing ranch at the base of Split Mountain. This 36,200 total +/- acre ranch diversity of wildlife with elk, mule deer, antelope, wild turkeys, waterfowl, and sandhill cranes. The Jensen headquarters unit has over 2,000 acres of lush irrigated hay fields, and serves as an oasis and private reserve, attracting game from miles around. With historic water rights (over 40 cfs), the area has numerous caves, petroglyphs and fossils found nearby. A rare combination of world-class hunting, recreation, significant farm income, cattle, history, and scenic landscapes, all within 15 minutes of a commercial jet airport. f $16,200,000 Contact: Ken Mirr or Jeff Hubbard

4,717 acres along the trout-rich Cucharas River

Cuchara Valley Ranch

Huerfano County, La Veta, Colorado. This historic ranch lies at the base of the Spanish Peaks in S. Colorado. With the trout-rich Cucharas River and 3 additional creeks, this 4,717 +/- total acre ranch includes lush irrigated meadows, cottonwood-lined rivers and creeks, and oak brush, aspen, pine and fir trees in the higher elevations. Property has unique geologic Dakota sandstone walls, lava dikes, waterfall and rustic cabin in Chaparral Creek, 7 miles of San Isabel National Forest boundary, and private trails leading to the Spanish Peaks Wilderness Area. f $12,000,000 Contact: Ken Mirr

Gould & Sheep Creek Ranch Luxury ranch living in the heart of ski country Grand County, Kremmling, Colorado. Bordered by National Forest and BLM lands, this property comes complete with a luxurious log home, authentic Western town and wonderful views of the Gore Range and Continental Divide. Sheep Creek meanders through the ranch, while irrigated hay meadows, aspen groves, a spectacular waterfall and several ponds sprawl throughout the valley. Water rights are included. Perfect for the hunter, fisherman and equestrian enthusiast, the property is also part of the Grand River Ranch, offering many additional amenities. The ranch can be sold in parcels ranging from 740 to 3,500 +/-acres. Only 2 hours from Denver and 45 minutes from Steamboat Springs. f $6,750,000 - $25,000,000 Contact: Ken Mirr

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525 acre treasure within Dinosaur National Monument

Mantle Ranch

Moffat County, Dinosaur, Colorado. Located in northwestern Colorado, this private pristine ranch is surrounded by the 225,000 acre Dinosaur National Monument. A treasured and rare inholding, the Mantle Ranch is an ecological, cultural and geological jewel located in an astonishingly beautiful and serene river corridor with thousand foot high yellow and red sandstone canyon walls carved by the wild and free flowing Yampa River. The land is replete with petroglyphs, and other ancient Native American art, fossils, trophy elk & mule deer hunting, & white water adventures. 525 deeded acres offers a restored log home, bunkhouse, barn and corrals set within in the Yampa River Canyon beneath Castle Rock.

Includes 30,000-acre grazing right. f Contact: Ken Mirr

World-class hunting and fishing near Sheridan

Robinson Canyon Ranch

Johnson County, Buffalo, Wyoming. The Robinson Canyon Ranch is truly an incredible 3,664 acre, end-of-the road ranch/retreat, with towering vistas, seclusion, and worldclass hunting and fishing opportunities. Nestled at the base of Robinson Canyon, in the Big Horn Mountains. Mature cottonwood trees line the Middle Fork of Crazy Woman Creek, an outstanding wild trout fishery. Ponderosa pine forests dominate the canyon and slopes featuring a quaint log cabin residence. Unparalleled big-game hunting for elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer and pronghorn. f $10,000,000 Contact: Duffy Brown or Ken Mirr

Dakota Ranch 6,200 acre ranch along the Laramie Mountain foothills Platte County, Wheatland, Wyoming. Set along the foothills of the Laramie Mountains near Wheatland, Wyoming and three hours from Denver, this 6,220 deeded acre ranch offers a combination traditional working ranch and fine sporting property. The ranch includes over one mile of private fishing along the Laramie River and offers trophy hunting for elk and deer. Landscape includes rolling hills with native grasses, irrigated fields, pine trees and cottonwoods, miles of additional creeks, reservoir and adjoins public lands. f $4,900,000 Contact: Ken Mirr

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5,480 grazing and hunting acres surrounded by BLM Colusa County, California. 5,480 deeded acres, located just 115 miles north of San Francisco, surrounded by thousands of acres of BLM land. This is a recreational dream with great Blacktail deer, turkey, bear, pig, quail and dove. Great road system, springs, over 20 ponds, in the Williamson Act, cowboy cabin, solar well, runs 250 pairs. f $5,250,000.

Rancho Cortina

Black Ranch

Diamond Back Ranch

5,844 historic acres of pasture, water & wildlife

3,243 acres of Cabela’s/B & C Trophy blacktail land

Tehama County, Red Bluff, California. This historic 5,844 acre ranch is located in Tehama County, just 17 miles from Red Bluff, CA. 3 ½ miles of year round Elder Creek, 12 ponds, three are over 3 acres in size, rolling oak grasslands provides great habitat for Blacktail deer, wild pig, turkey, quail, doves, predator hunting and your occasional bear. House, barn, corral, Williamson Act, runs 500 cows. Owner financing is available. f $7,000,000

Tehama County, Red Bluff, California. 3,243 deeded acres, surrounded by 913,000 acres of the Mendocino National Forest, located in Tehama County, just 25 miles from Red Bluff, CA. This classic Cabela’s Trophy Property with Boone & Crockett Blacktail deer, trophy Black bear, pig, turkey, quail, & dove, year round streams, ponds, 3,600 sq. ft. home with granite countertops, caretaker home, barns, shops, shooting range, enrolled the Williamson act. f $5,749,000

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River frontage, horse trails and forests on 468 acres Mendocino County, Ft. Bragg, California. This 468 acre ranch is located on the California coast near Ft. Bragg, in Mendocino County. Georgeous ocean views, beach access, over three miles of river frontage, horseback riding trails, redwood forest, meadows, ten cabins and approval and plans for a twenty-unit inn. It would make a great family retreat, inn, horse stables, or ecocenter. f $5,290,000

Coming Soon! 1,800 sq ft, 80 stall barn Los Angeles County, California. 3,931 deeded acres not in the Williamson act, over 97 parcels, less than 1 ½ hour drive from Beverly Hills, CA, one of the last working Cattle Ranches in Los Angeles County.

5,500 sq ft main home, 3,000 sq. ft. guest house, 1,800 caretaker home, 5 other homes, skeet shooting building and course, an equestrian center, 5/8 mile horse tract, 40 stall barn, roping arena, corrals, dog kennels, plus too many other items to list. Own a piece of California history; come see the last of the great western ranches in Los Angeles. f $17,000,000

2,300 acre ranch, 3 miles of creek, recreation & hunting Colusa & Glenn County, California. Georgous 2,300 acre ranch about 8 miles from Stonyford. This ranch has 3 miles along Montgomery Creek, 4 year round ponds, springs, 2 homes, outbuildings, corrals, borders the East Park Reservoir for fishing, boating and swimming. Has water rights to irrigate 220 acres.

Huge and ancient Valley Oaks follow the creek. Run 150 pair year round. Great hunting for deer, pig, turkey, quail and dove.

Own the entire Valley floor and just 153 miles to San Francisco. f $5,250,000

Montgomery Creek Ranch

97 acre Napa Valley hideaway with great views and posiblities

Flying Horse Ranch

Napa County, California. Flying Horse Ranch featues a 3,980 sq. ft. brand new Spanish style home. Three bedrooms, 3 ½ baths & open floor plan make this spectacular home ideal for entertaining on 97 useable acres. Equestrian setup with barn, arena & shop. Spectacular views of the surrounding vineyards and Pope Valley. Wildlife abounds on this property & a new pond is just waiting to be stocked. Four legal parcels and being located down the road from the Aetna Springs resort make this property very desirable. f $2,999,000.

PBM Farms Siskiyou County, California. PBM Farms is a 2,477 acre 100 % organic alfalfa & barley production farm located in Siskiyou County. Water is gold and this ranch has lots of it, 8 wells over 15,000 gpm. There are 10 newer pivots with 3 more due to be completed in 2010. The farm has 4 homes, 2 barns, shops, outbuildings, scales, silos and is enrolled in the Private Lands Management program that allows for a late season hunts. This year they get 5 mule deer tags, 1 antelope tag and 1 junior tag. The ranch also has the only organic grain silos in Butte Valley that holds 2600 tons of grain. Don’t miss an opportunity of a lifetime to own multiple homes & an organic farm with room to grow. f $8,950,000.

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Sierra Valley Ranch

Tahoe Ranch

Loyalton, California

Markleeville, California

1,360 acres located 36 miles north of Truckee and less than an hour from Lake Tahoe, this historic Sierra Nevada Mountain ranch was once an Italian-Swiss dairy farm. The property still has the charm with old barns and outbuildings and includes a 10 acre private lake. This ranch and many others in the prestigious Sierra Valley have been placed in a conservation easement. This is a unique ranch offering for $2,500,000. f

This unique 630 acre ranch is one of the last family owned Tahoe area ranches. This is a spectacular alpine property that has been in the same family for a century. The land consists of lush mountain meadows, streams, aspen groves, mature timber, borders National Forest and is situated just a half hour from South Lake Tahoe, half hour from 2 major ski areas and 1 hour from Reno/Tahoe International Airport. This property is accessible year round. The best of the best! Offered for $6,500,000. f

Sinnamon Meadows

Garnier Ranch

Bridgeport, California

Herlong, California

1240 acres surrounded by various public lands including National Forest, BLM and Hoover Wilderness. One of the most spectacular properties to become available in the Sierra’s, close to Yosemite State Park. Featuring meadows, creeks, aspen corridors and access to some of the best alpine trout fishing in the west! Water rights date back to 1870. This property has potential conservation value!

Price reduced to $3,750,000. f

475 acres in Lassen County. If you’re looking for a lifestyle change and always wanted that little dream ranch, this could be it! The property is located just 50 miles north of Reno NV and 75 miles from Lake Tahoe. The Garnier ranch has a little of everything, panoramic sierra views, 350 irrigateable acres with a 207 acre irrigation pivot, remodeled historical ranch house, a century old classic barn, bordered by state land and more!

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Bold Oceanfront Ranch Ferndale, California Nearly 1,000 acres with 1.5 miles of shoreline on the Pacific Ocean, the second farthest point on the continental United States coastline. A private road and two locked gates access unbelievable oceanfront privacy. No highways, no railroad tracks, no power lines, simply pristine rolling meadows, creeks, trees and an “off the grid” sea ranch style cottage. This is a one of a kind offering for $6,500,000. f

Paradise Valley Paradise Valley, Nevada

Donnybrook Farm of the West Yerington, Nevada The 31 acre ranchette is located just north of Wilson Canyon, a stone’s throw from the Walker River in Mason Valley near Yerington NV. The updated 2600 sq. ft. country home dates back to the turn of the century and is nestled in a park-like setting with mature trees and landscaping. There are also some outbuildings including a shop an old barn and 47 acre feet of valuable Nevada water rights enough to irrigate approx. 30 acres of meadow. The property includes a rock corral built in the late 1800’s. This place has charm! Offered for $695,000. f

102 acres once an old Basque sheep ranch headquarters, 2 miles from the historic community of Paradise Valley, Nevada, 40 minutes north of Winnemucca. 3,000 s.f. ranch home, open floor plan, attached carport, 40’X80’ metal shop bldg., stone guest cottage, barn, corrals, fenced and cross fenced. This place is “turn key” would make an excellent second home, retirement or permanent residence. Offered for $885,000. f

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California & Nevada

Pete Nevin

Realtor 775-829-2122

Kathy Courtney Realtor 775-829-2122

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Sheep Rock Ranch

North Platte River ranch with big game hunting An outstanding ranch on the North Platte River outside Saratoga, Wyoming. 2,777+/- acres, with lush meadows, and 2,563+/- acres with adjudicated water rights. Gorgeous views of surrounding mountains and local landmark Sheep Rock, as well as Blue Ribbon Fishing in the North Platte River within ranch boundaries and big game hunting. Lying virtually adjacent to Saratoga and a 8,400 ft. airstrip, yet private with views, good fishing, hunting. A highly productive ranch on a blue ribbon trout stream in one of the West’s premier destinations.

The Sheep Rock Ranch borders the Bird Cloud Ranch, which owns a mile of the Platte River and Sheep Rock itself. The two properties are immediately adjacent, and compliment one another well. The Bird Cloud Ranch is also for sale and listed with Western United Realty. $12,000,000. f

Bird Cloud Ranch A gorgeous property along the Platte River Sheep Rock Ranch The Bird Cloud Ranch is located in the North Platte River Valley of southern Wyoming. The Platte River, noted for its excellent fishing, comes out of Colorado, running north into Wyoming. A gorgeous property made up of 640+/- acres, located just over 5 miles outside Saratoga, Wyoming. The property is a peaceful retreat with lovely views and an exquisite home designed by architect Harry Teague. There ranch is home to deer, elk, and antelope, as well as bald and golden eagles and a blue heron rookery.

The Bird Cloud Ranch borders the Sheep Rock Ranch, which is a larger property with two miles of the North Platte River and four miles of Jack Creek, both on the meander. The two properties are immediately adjacent, and complement one another well. The Sheep Rock Ranch is also for sale and listed with Western United Realty. $3,700,000. f

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Riverbend Ranch

Riverbend Ranch

Browns Creek Angus Ranch

Cattle ranch with historic homestead site

Custom built home with amazing emenities set on 23 acres

The Riverbend Ranch consists of 6,700+/- acres; 4,300 with water rights, and the Riverbend winters 1500 head of cattle and yields 2,200 tons of hay a year. The ranch has several residential areas, the owner’s compound boasting a 2,603 sq ft home and separate guest house, as well as manager’s home at a different location, and a site with extensive cattle handling facilities. The ranch stretches along gorgeous river bottom property, with just over 6 miles of the Laramie River through the property. There is a historical homestead site on the property as well. The Riverbend Ranch rests just 15 miles southwest of Laramie, Wyoming. $10,500,000. f

The Browns Creek Angus Ranch is 7,525+/- deeded acres of meadow, irrigated pastures and native rangelands. It’s 17 miles northwest of Laramie, WY, just off I-80 and Hwy 12. Excellent hunting and exceptional fishing on over 6 miles of Browns Creek and the Little Laramie River, with healthy anglers, cutthroat, rainbow, and brown trout. Operated as a cow/calf and summer yearling enterprise, the improvements include watering structures and fencing along with 2 sets of working corrals. The main residence is a restored 2 story, 4 bdrm/3 bath log home featuring a large sun porch, patio and fireplace, and there is a restored log bunkhouse for seasonal help. Co-listed with James Rogers, Pinedale Properties, Inc. (307) 367-6683. Can be split and sold as two separate parcels, 1340+/- acres N of I-80 for $670,000; 6,185+/acres S of I-80 for $6,250,000; entire ranch of 7,525+/- acres for $6,920,000. f

Grace Creek Ranch Cattle operating ranch with a variety of wildlife This property is tucked along Grace Creek in Colorado, just south of the Wyoming border. Outside Jelm and Glendevey, CO, it is also not far from Laramie, WY. 1962+/- acres with USFS and BLM grazing permits, 150 head cattle operation with owner’s home and cattle handling facilities. Property offers great fishing on the creek, as well easy access to the Laramie River, and hunting, as well a variety of other wildlife. $3,500,000. f Vol. I, No. I

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Silverado West Executive home & property on the Brazos River Parker County, Texas. Near the Parker / Hood County line between Weatherford & Granbury on paved roads. A very beautiful productive property on the north side of the Brazos River with coastal bermuda and scattered pecan, elm & oak trees.

A gorgeous and impressive inside and out 5,238 sq. ft. 2 story limestone home centerpieces the property elevated overlooking the Spring Creek & the property. A limestone & wrought iron gated entry with extensive asphalt paving and pipe & cedar stave fencing. Extensive Brazos River and Spring Creek frontage with an awesome covered 2 bay dock. Irrigation pivots and wheat land. $ 6,500,000.00 for the 450 acres and $737,793.00 for an additional 70.266 acres across the FM hwy to the west. f

Brazos River Ranch Scenic views, serenity, and great character on 3,500 acres Parker &Hood County, Texas. Located on the County line, 22 minutes South Southwest of Weatherford. This ranch is truly beautiful as it rolls gently and heavily with scenic views, serenity and great character. Many varieties of scattered to thick trees include live oak, post oak, elm, red oak and mesquite. Well watered with many stock ponds, over 1.38 miles of Brazos River frontage, several creeks and two water wells. Numerous sites for building large reservoirs or a beautiful lodge. Outstanding deer and turkey hunting. Gas production with income and minerals conveyed. $8,950.00 per acre, negotiable. f

Executive Country Estate Executive Country Estate

Awesome 9,000 sq ft home with outstanding views

Parker County, Texas. Minutes west of Weatherford via county paved roads. Heavily rolling native terrain with open to scattered to thick diverse oak cover, stock ponds, bluestem Palo Pinto County, Texas. Located 5 minutes north of Mineral grasses and wildflowers. Easy access to Interstate 20 and US Wells and east of US 281 on paved county road. Beautiful level 180. On a dead end paved road through two separate electric to gently rolling native terrain with post oak, elm, live oak, cedar gated entries, extensive paving with black pipe and cedar stave & mesquite cover. A 7794 square foot sandstone two story home fencing. Elevated on a private hill is a unique 9000 square foot proudly centerpieces the property with outstanding views, 2 story custom stone mansion with 360 degree majestic views. privacy and serenity. The home is exquisite in detail such as The home is rustic elegant with extreme custom features and travertine countertops, hand scrapped red oak wood floors, alder craftsmanship rarely seen by most. Featuring 5 bedrooms, 4.5 wood trim out and built-ins. Bosch, Dacor & SubZero appliances, baths, 2 car garage, porte cochere, metal roof & 4 fire places. oil rubbed bronze bathroom fixtures. Huge covered back porch Pebbletec pool with Oklahoma flagstone. Stone pool house. Stone with tile floors, fireplace, outdoor kitchen and a cedar ceiling. & metal shop building 50x100, with apartment & office. Another Plenty of room with 5 bedrooms and 5 baths, 3 car garage. 3 water steel & concrete shop building 40x100 with a 1-1 apartment. wells, 3 ponds and a dry creek. Good deer and turkey population.

Minerals available with Barnett Shale well! Reduced $2,000,000 to Some minerals available, $ 3,700,000, negotiable. f $6,825,000. f

A beautiful home & excellent game cover

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Recreation Paradise Montana Ranch Majestic 870 acre ranch in the Bitterroot Valley Ravalli County, Montana. Approximately 30 miles south of Missoula in the Bitterroot Valley. Mountainous rolling big sky native country with many beautiful scattered pine trees and pristine meadows where elk and mule deer reside. Outstanding scenery and beautiful building sites with snow cap mountains to the west. Eight Mile Creek runs parallel to Eight Mile Creek Road on the south side and two small streams flow out of the north side of the property down into the creek. One of the last larger parcels left for sale. A 70,000 acre parcel adjoins the property. Priced $10,500 per acre reduced from $14,500 per acre. Will divide as to prices on website. f

Cattle & Hunting Ranch A great 13,900 acre operating ranch

250 acre property with a gorgeous 18 acre lake Parker County, Texas. Very convenient at only 42 miles west of Ft.Worth, south of Millsap and minutes near Interstate 20 and FM 113. Native heavily rolling land with scenic post oak, live oak, elm & cedar tree cover. A beautiful 18 acre (full) lake stocked with great fishing. Excellent populations of deer, turkey & ducks. A very nice 3-2 2 story home with upstairs balcony and beautiful views overlooking the lake and property. Beautiful dry laid stone exterior with extensive landscaping. Nice 4-2 doublewide home, 2 nice all steel shops and stone pump house, $2,495,000.00, negotiable. f

Silverado South 1,054 acres with an impressive 16 acre lake

Clay County, Texas. Gently to heavily rolling cover mostly in Hood County, Texas. 8.5 miles north of Granbury on the northern excellent native grasses. The dominant tree scattered mesquite Hood county line and 13 miles south of Weatherford on FM hwy with some hackberry over the majority of the ranch. Post Oak, 51 south of Silverado. Outstanding location with 8,700 feet of Elm and Pecan are thick along the river and seasonal creeks. Over paved frontage, very beautiful rolling terrain with scattered live 100 stock ponds and the Little Wichita River provide excellent oak, elm, post oak trees and cedar & mesquite timber, good soils, water for livestock and game. The deer population is very good 2 lakes of 16 & 4 acres, 12 ponds, 4 dwellings, 3 water wells and boasting big bodied deer with 190� typical being killed in the beautiful building sites. Minerals with production. $11,067,000. f 2008 season. Excellent populations of quail, dove, duck and sand hill cranes. Minerals owned conveyed with some production. ac oalson A very nice custom stone home, two other older brick homes Real Estate Broker and two other dwellings, numerous shops, barns for horses and www.coalson.com equipment. An awesome & large all steel cattle working pen and Mac@Coalson.com & McAllen@Coalson.com cattle artificial insemination barn at headquarters. Several other McAllen Coalson- Agent/Broker, Direct Office Line 940-682-7600 steel cattle working pens throughout the ranch . Will divide, Cell 817-991-8300 $2,250.00 per acre. f

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Clark Creek Ranch Beautiful terrain full of open meadows, hilsides, pastures, and a running creek Union County, Oregon. The 1,471 acre Clark Creek Ranch is in northeast Oregon near the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest and Eagle Cap Wilderness. Rocky Mountain Elk, Mule Deer and Bear roam the lush native vegetation. The terrain is open meadows, timbered hillsides and pastures with numerous water sources including Clark Creek flowing through the ranch. There are 224

acres of tillable soils of which 171 acres are enrolled in CRP. A comfortable 1,500 sq. ft. home overlooks the creek, two barns and a hunting cabin. Near Elgin, Oregon, and protected from the influence of big cities and high traffic, The Clark Creek Ranch offers peace and a place where Mother Nature is untamed and unedited. $1,700,000. f

High Valley Ranch Mountain valley ranch ideal for outdoor enthusiast Union County, Oregon. The 821 acre High Valley Ranch is located in the heart of the Blue Mountains of northeast Oregon just a few miles from the Eagle Cap Wilderness. This ranch provides excellent recreational opportunities of multiple species of wildlife, including Rocky Mountain Elk, Mule Deer, Bear and Turkey frequent the area. The terrain consists of timbered hillsides and ridge tops with open meadows and pastures providing 150

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acres of tillable soils. Numerous springs within the property boundaries provide excellent water for both livestock and wildlife. The ranch has a custom 5,000 sq. ft. home overlooking the mountain valley providing exceptional views of Mt. Emily and neighboring mountain ranges. Recreation, peace, and relaxation await just a short distance from the Grande Rhonde, Minam and Wallowa Rivers. $1,350,000. f

Snipton Canyon Ranch Conservation masterpiece with blessed amounts of water on 5,753 acres

Sheep Rock Ranch

Gilliam County, Oregon. There are 5,334 acres of rangeland, 144 acres of tillable dryland soils, 175 acres enrolled in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), 51 acres of tillable irrigated soils, 44 acres in Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program and 1,500 acres of BLM. Water is running intermittent in all canyons, from springs and creeks to ponds and reservoirs. A recreation paradise, an outdoorsman can fish for trout and bass, view Rocky Mountain Elk, Mule Deer and the occasional Big Horn Sheep, including an upland bird population of chukar, quail, pheasant and partridge and ducks and geese. The ranch contains numerous structures consisting of residences, shops & hay barns. $2,500,000. f

Miller Wheat Farm Park-like setting for farming near Blue Mountains

Sheep Rock Ranch

Pendleton, Oregon. The farm ownership has been the same for 117 years near Pendleton, OR, has 1735.3 total acres with 1711 crop acres. The buildings consist of three homes, an apartment, two shops, barn, grain storage, machine shed, and various outbuildings, all well maintained in a park-like setting. Forty of the crop acres have been placed in the urban growth boundary and zoned as industrial property. The Columbia River and the Umatilla River are close by for water sports and fishing for steelhead, salmon, trout and sturgeon. The ranch is also close to the Blue Mountains for horseback riding, biking, hunting, 4X4 riding and snow sports. Also included in the price is the complete line of machinery. $3,972,915 f

Valentine Ranch Great open ranch for farming and hunting

Sheep Rock Ranch

Lincoln County, Washington. 1,475 deeded acres of which 266 acres are irrigated, 270 acres CRP with water rights and an additional 80 acres of leased BLM. Includes home, shop, barn, grain storage, springs and pond. Deer hunting and bird hunting.

Two hours to Seattle, WA. $1,650,000. f

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Equine Paradise Extraordinary Equine Paradise on 175 Acres Ideal for small farm/equine pursuits!

Sportsman’s Dream House Astounding Views Across Vermont’s Coveted Mettowee Valley

Pawlet, Vermont. A passion for the land sculpted these 60 acres, Rupert, Vermont. On 175 gorgeous Vermont acres, this historically with a 90-yard long swimming pond, stocked trout ponds, rolling pasture, sugar grove, manicured lawns. This pristine property accurate, stunningly efficient reproduction saltbox has doubleoffers outdoor enthusiasts great hunting! Inside, flowing, open walled insulation, superior mechanicals, and an underground spaces and four fireplaces mingle wood, stone, and glass, to reflect tunnel to the barn! New five-stall horse barn (overlooking and amplify nature. The expansive guest barn welcomes friends. swimming pond) is expanded. Two ten-acre pastures have Near skiing, trout streams, hunting areas, Dorset and Manchester, heated troughs. Fantastic views ring every vantage. A groom’s this family compound is breathtaking and irreplaceable. (or guest) home with 5 fireplaces overlooks a second pond. The property borders 3,000 acres of protected Merck Forest, laced with $2,500,000 f recreational trails. $2,750,000 f

Three Ponds

Restored Farmstead

Custom Country Home Has It All!

Beautifully Documented in New Farmhouse Style

Dorset, Vermont. This open post and beam on 7+ acres with three ponds, tennis court, and mountain views is an idyllic ski house! A magnificent stone fireplace in the great room, and plenty of space for friends with five bedrooms (plus in-law suite) encourages entertaining. The master suite has its own stone fireplace. An entrancing indoor stone grotto with babbling water brings nature within while picture windows frame uninterrupted water and mountain views. $1,175,000 f

Shrewsbury, Vermont. An 1830s post and beam cape on 22 acres, artistically revived by the artist/owner, is the feature in New Farmhouse Style (Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2009). Hand-hewn beams and wide pine floors flow through the open layout. The gourmet kitchen is beautifully equipped! Separate reproduction cape/artist’s studio adds value, as does heated kennel, heated office and separate apartment in main house. Terraced perennial gardens overlook a phenomenal pond. An absolute must see that words cannot describe! $895,000 f

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Equine Paradise

Elegant Manor House Equestrian Country Estate

Overlooking 11 Pastoral Acres with Dramatic Panoramas

Manchester, Vermont. Gracious one-level living is a joy, with guest suites above for entertaining. The main level includes an Dorset, Vermont. Four fireplaces grace all the right places: the island kitchen, Great Room with fireplace, dining room, screen granite kitchen/great room, the living room, the study, and one porch. Step down to the dramatic living room and study (both of two primary suites! With five bedrooms in all and wonderful with fireplaces!) off the primary suite. Four fireplaces in all! The extras (three-season porch, marble gallery, four marble & tile formal dining room features a tray ceiling and butler’s pantry. baths), this home personifies elegant comfort. Invite friends to stay Space abounds in this amazing 5,144 SF home! Minutes from in the guest house overlooking the pond. Sensational views over Summer Festival & Hildene Polo Fields. $1,800,000 f 11.9 acres, with additional pastoral acres available. $1,995,000 f

1775 “Foote” House Tastefully Renovated for Today’s Lifestyle

Equine Friendly Wing Farm On 42 Gently Rolling Acres

Horse Lover’s Farm Horse Lover’s Farm Near Dorset Village Rupert, Vermont. Yet this comfortable, gracious home on 27 heavenly equine/small farm acres retains plenty of Vermont farmhouse charm (stunning dooryard lilacs and an eat-in kitchen) to recall it’s 1860 beginnings. Outbuildings enhance animal husbandry options. Acreage includes a pond, pasture, meadows, tillable fields, and mountain views, all protected by the Vermont Land Trust. This is a rare opportunity that will not linger! Close to Saratoga and its year-round equestrian venues. $795,000 f

Shaftsbury, Vermont. Full southern and western exposures surround an amazing Dutch barn that can become a dramatic horse barn or residence. Long range mountain views to stunning sunsets. Lovely farmhouse amid 110 mature high bush blueberries with a workshop, a second barn that could be a separate horse and carriage barn, and a coop! Available manor house adjacent, that would bring the Wing Farm totally together, is worth inquiring about. $895,000 f

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Sonoita Creek Ranch Tranquil ranch with endless possibilities in Arizona Set in the beautiful foothills of the Santa Rita Mountains in SE Arizona, at a very friendly and sunny 4500’ elevation lays Sonoita Creek Ranch. The ranch consists of 1120 acres of Oak and Mesquite covered hills and includes a 150 acre irrigated pasture. The water for this pasture is provided by 588 acre feet of spring fed water (Grandfathered Rights). One half mile of year long creek feeds into two stocked irrigation ponds. Large Sycamore and Willow trees line much of the creek and ponds. If you could ask for more, the property is adjacent on its East boundary to the Coronado National Forest for over 1 ½ miles for some of the most beautiful riding/hiking trails with views of the Santa Rita Mountains and surrounding countryside. The headquarters includes an old, but livable, ranch house, excellent pipe corrals and cattle working facilities, auto watering systems, steel barns and steel sheds. State Hwy 82 is the West boundary of the property providing paved access at several points including the headquarters. The Ranch is situated about half way between Sonoita and Patagonia along Hwy 82, about 5 minutes to either community. Tucson is a short 45 minute drive. The entire area is renowned for its natural beauty, bird watching, Mearns Quail, and Trophy Coues (Cooze) Deer Hunting. This is truly an exceptionally beautiful property and the possibilities are endless. Now is the time to make your move to Sonoita Creek Ranch. f

Rancho San Cayetano Crown jewel of the Santa Cruz River Valley, AZ

Sam Hubbel

Headquarters West, Ltd. Ranch Farm & Rural Real Estate 520-609-2546 P.O. Box 1039 Sonoita Az. 85637

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Rancho San Cayetano, one of the crown jewels of the beautiful Santa Cruz River Valley, was established in the 1920’s as an exceptional horse/cattle breeding facility. It has a rich history, including famous owners and residents who have enjoyed the area and has been used for filming movies, writing books, and raising prize winning horses and cattle. The present owners have remodeled the large Spanish Colonial home, converting it to year round living.

A Ramada surrounds the house, giant Sycamore line the drive way and Cottonwood/Mesquite shade the pastures.

These 148 acres have 2 ½ miles of pipe fencing. All the irrigated land has been laser leveled, and a new irrigation system has been added. With pastures adapted to yearround grazing with summer Bermuda to winter Rye. The Ranch is adjacent tot the Tumacacori Mission and the Anza trail, which follows the Santa Cruz River to the quaint village of Tubac (three miles away). I-19 is less than a mile from the ranch’s stately entrance gates on Santa Gertrudis Lane. Grocery shopping and good restaurants are within a 15-minute drive. Priced at $3,450,000. f

76 Ranch Beautiful ranch in southeastern Arizona This beautiful ranch lies in the northern end of the Sulphur Springs Valley of southeastern Arizona. The ranch contains 4,400 deeded acres and 66,000 acres of state and federal leases. The carrying capacity is rated at 1,350 head of livestock annually. The owner’s home is exceptional with antique barn wood exterior, wood and slate floors, granite counters and picture windows with sweeping views in all directions. There are two cowboy camps for ease of operation. The ranch is well fenced and watered with a wonderful year round climate. This is a quality ranch of a size that is becoming increasingly hard to find in a very scenic area of Arizona. $5,000,000. f

AVA Ranch Unique ranch near Cave Creek Canyon in SE Arizona This unique ranch lies at the mouth of Cave Creek Canyon, a nationally known area within the Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona. The property consists of approximately 1,140 deeded acres and 736 acres of State grazing lease. The ranch is watered by five wells, including an irrigation well and surface water rights from Cave Creek. This area has a tremendous reputation for bird watching and its dark skies create an astronomer’s paradise. There is a tremendous investment potential here as neighboring parcels sell in the $15,000-$55,000 per acre range for smaller parcels. This is the last large parcel available in this area. Price $4,900,000. f

Banderilla Ranch

Scenic ranch in San Pedro River Valley, Arizona This scenic 2,860 acre ranch is located 17 miles north of Benson, AZ in the beautiful San Pedro River Valley. The property consists of approximately 896 acres of deeded land and 1,963 acres of State grazing/agricultural leases. The bottom lands are irrigated by three large irrigation wells and three pivots. Headquarters improvements consist of a historic three bedroom adobe home with adjacent barn and corral. This property has easy access via paved road from I-10 yet is very private. This would make an ideal registered cattle or horse operation with a beautiful year around climate. Price $3,150,000. f

Walter Lane

Headquarters West, Ltd. Ranch Farm & Rural Real Estate 520-792-2652 4582 N 1st Avenue Tucson, AZ 85718

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Lost Creek Ranch 54,500 Deeded Contiguous Acres in Edwards & Kinney Counties, Texas One of the last big ranches in the Hill Country of Texas, this ranch has been in the same family since the early 1940’s. Untouched and unspoiled, this country harkens to days gone by with open cattle country to heavily timbered canyons and unfettered views of the surrounding hills. Numerous springs pour out of the limestone hills supplying water to the Nueces River, Sycamore Creek, Spring Creek and Lost Creek. Ancient Indian paintings, caves, historic battlegrounds, early settlers homesteads, large stands of pinyon pines, and huge old growth trees, the Lost Creek Ranch has a world of adventures awaiting a new owner. Lost Creek Ranch is approximately 14 miles long by 7 miles wide and has nearly 12 miles of newly constructed crushed base road running from the front of the ranch almost to the back. This ranch has had extremely limited hunting on it for the past 40 years and is

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teaming with native wildlife and a fair number of exotics such as Axis deer, Aoudad sheep, Black Buck antelope, and Fallow deer.

Truly a sportsman’s paradise with high hills, bluffs, deep canyons and brush covered plains, you can walk all day and never come to your boundary fence. This unique ranch is steeped in history, from the ancient Indians who lived here for thousands of years to the massacre of early German settlers to the hay day of Texas cattle drives, you cannot step foot on this ranch without being engrossed in its beauty, solitude and splendor. f

Tularosa Ranch 2,693 acre ranch in Kinney County, Texas Once a permanent Comanche campsite, the Tularosa abounds with free ranging Whitetail, Axis deer, Aoudad rams, hogs, turkey and dove. Two wells with miles of piping and a spring fed creek provide year around water. The main house is built of rock and the property includes a cabin, large enclosed barn, well-outfitted lodge and recreation center with a walk-in cooler and smokehouse. Fourteen hunting blinds are easily accessed by improved crushed rock roads that wind through a large pecan grove in the valley on up to pinyon pine topped hills. The Tularosa is a hunter’s paradise and one of the best live water ranches in Kinney County. Owner financing available. $4,383,300 f

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Overlooking the Missouri River 165.4 acres of cedar chalet, great views, hunting, fishing

Sheep Rock Ranch

Dakota County, Kansas. Beautiful property offering great views of the Missouri River and surrounding countryside. The property is located west of Sioux City, Iowa, north of Highway 20. It is a very secluded site that offers a one-of-a-kind potential for the development of exclusive home sites. The property is zoned RC, residential facility. f Contact: Jerry L. Wiebusch, Agent (402) 430-8489 or (402) 421-1933 Lincoln, Nebraska

First-Class Arkansas Farm Land Farm excellent for rice and soybean crops, 253.8 acres

Sheep Rock Ranch

Chicot County, Arkansas. Situated approximately six miles outside of Lake Village, this Arkansas farm land is approximately 50% to 60% leveled. It was farmed in rice for the 2009 growing season. The soils in the area are primarily Perry Clay, which is known for excellent rice and soybean crops. Improvements include three 30HP electric submersible wells. There is access to the Beouff River providing a great supply of water if a warmwater relift pump would be added. f Leslie Pinnix, Agent Contact: Bill Ayers, Agent (662) 496-9583 (901) 850-1203 Hernando, Mississippi Collierville, Tennessee

Good-Producing Farm Iowa farm land great for corn and soybeans, 345 acres

Sheep Rock Ranch

Ringgold County, Iowa. Located a short distance northeast of Mount Ayr, Iowa, is a fine piece of farm land. It offers 301.1 acres of cropland, a corn base of 147.7 acres/88 bushels, and a soybean base of 112.9 acres/25 bushels. This is a good-producing crop farm with a 24-foot diameter grain bin. The state of Iowa offers some of the best farm land in the United States. This is a great farm investment opportunity! f Ken Schmitt, Agent Contact: Rod Good, Agent (515) 386-5320 (515) 981-0193 Jefferson, Iowa Norwalk, Iowa

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Northern Michigan Vacation Retreat Secluded recreational property, 12 acres Monroe County, Michigan. This unique 12-acre recreational property offers all the best of a secluded northern Michigan vacation retreat. Here is an opportunity to enjoy exclusive access to undeveloped land for outdoor recreational activities such as hunting, fishing, boating, swimming, and hiking. Since 1994, the land has been intensively managed to attract and maintain wildlife of all kinds. A fabulous three-bedroom, 2,894 square foot

Cape Cod home is perched high along the northwest shore of Lake Russell. The home has many deluxe rustic features! It offers a patio, kitchen, great room, sun room, and master suite that all provide stunning views of the lake, Tug Island, and Crockett Cove.

Contact: Steve Kline (419) 304-2678 Temperance, Michigan

Beautiful Grote Ranch Sprawling and magnificent Nebraska ranch, 4,150.67 acres Sioux County, Nebraska. Feast your eyes on this western Nebraska ranch! Rolling pasture, live water, trees, rock bluffs, and a nice set of functional ranch improvements complete this expansive property. The ranch features a great location and is home to an abundance of wildlife, offers numerous live creeks, and has a very fine pond that could be stocked with fish. f Contact: Jay Johnson, Agent (308) 762-3155 Alliance, Nebraska

11516 Nicholas Street, Suite 100 PO Box 542016 Omaha, NE 68154 Phone: (402) 496-3276 and 1-800-346-2650

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Wooded Greenspace 1,600 acre wooded greenspace in metropolitan district Nearly 3 miles of city road, but off the main highway, this is the largest remaining rawland space in a metropolitan region.

Views, timber, and in a district popular for new construction and subdivisions adjacent to city limits. A great land bank investment for future. f

Nostalgic Paradise Popular for hunting, spiritual, and nature retreats The Homestead lodge is popular for hunting, spiritual, and nature retreats. This special, and according to some, sacred, land is known as the Oxbow, because of the unique physical shape the river has inscribed on the earth. It offers 250 acres, a Buffalo farm, gardens, wild fruits and berries, 1.5 miles of riverfront, and wildlife so abundant the owners are able to attract a diversified clientele for big game trophy hunting or photography. The interstate of snowmobile trials that provides access all the way to Canada helps bring many to this farm house style lodge. So meticulously and lovingly maintained it’s like stepping back to the 1800’s, but, you have all modern day conveniences. So comfortably relaxing it immediately feels like home. If it could not be more interesting, it’s less than 5 miles to the Great North Maine Woods, and less than 2.5 hours to Bangor International Airport. The solitude or adventuress opportunities, are endless $1,200,000. f

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Wild Kingdom Unique 7,000+/- acres of wildlife and cabins Nearly 7,000 acres with an amazing amphitheater of native wildlife including moose, black bear, bobcat, coyote, trophy white tails and more. Interior roads, heated tree cabins for viewing or hunting stations, numerous supplemental food plots, and quality game management has created healthy and robust world class game, yet never professionally hunted. This quintessential property could not be more perfect as it’s located within a half hour of legendary Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. A truly unique and rare land piece ideal for a land banking investment, private park, safari club, etc. f

Patten Lake Coastal Maine, Auction Price for Liquidation Just listed at nearly half of previous rejected offers. New, urgent, situation makes seller’s motivation an investment opportunity. 830 acres, 2000 of lakefront, beaches, views, interior roads and gated access. Between Bangor and the Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park region. $1,600,000. f

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Gooseberry Creek Ranch

Clay Ranch

17 miles southeast of Meeteetse, Wyoming

8 miles southeast of Ten Sleep, Wyoming

640± deeded acres/ 6,760± acres total. This ranch offers good wintering grounds with shelter for both livestock & wildlife. 132± acres of irrigated hay meadows. Owner rated at approximately 150 animal units. Building improvements include a very attractive new home (2,974± sq. ft.), an older bunk house, a barn, sheds & new corrals. The ranch has entered into a conservation easement on the deeded lands for the purpose of maintaining the open spaces & integrity of the land. Abundance of wildlife with a resident elk herd in the nearby Quartz Draw area. $1,850,000. f

4,749± deeded acres/ 7,068± acres total. Situated on the western slope of the Big Horn Mountains, this flourishing foothill/ mountain property supports a great diversity of wildlife & is home to trophy elk & deer. The elegant main residence offers 3,898± sq. ft. with an attached 3-car garage. Over 50% of the ranch consists of heavily timbered hillsides, draws, canyons & open grass meadows that provide natural cover & forage for wildlife.

Elevation ranges from 4,995’ to 7,200’ in mountain terrain. One mile of Canyon Creek & two large ponds provide excellent trout fishing. There is a conservation easement on a large portion of the ranch; however, a large building envelope remains. Two additional residences and beautiful log cabin on mountain land. Call for price information. f

Wind River Land & Cattle Ranch 25 miles southeast of Dubois, Wyoming 2,157± deeded acres. A stunning property offering luxury & privacy. The riverfront parcel offers 557± acres with 2± miles of Wind River frontage. A complete package with irrigated meadows, a cottonwood river corridor, & excellent amenities. The Wind River winds along the south boundary of the property offering excellent fly fishing. A 7,400± sq ft luxury home is the centerpiece of the property. The 5 bedroom, 6.5 bath home overlooks the river & offers great space for daily living or entertaining. The property also features a pool house with indoor pool, hot tub & sauna, a tennis court, a new log guest home, a managers home, & a 10-stall horse barn. New management has improved the hay meadows & the irrigation. The range parcel consists of 1,600 acres± of grasslands only a few miles away near Crowheart Butte.

Full management is available. Major Price Reduction -- Now: $2,950,000f

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Crazy ‘P’ Ranch 20 miles south of Buffalo, Wyoming 1,087± deeded acres/ 1,287± acres total. This ranch is a prospect for many kinds of ranching endeavors with irrigated meadows & rangelands suitable to cattle & horses, or as a very comfortable place to live. Muddy Creek flows through the entire length of the ranch & provides wildlife habitat & livestock water & shelter. The flood irrigated meadows & fields produce hay & small grains.

Mule deer, whitetail deer & antelope are abundant on the ranch with trout fishing in two reservoirs along the property border.

Awarded the “Editor’s Choice” for design in the Log & Timber Home Show, the beautiful, welcoming home of the Crazy ‘P’ Ranch offers 2,250± sq. ft. of spacious living area. $4,900,000. f

Kauffman Quarter Horse Ranch

Birdsley’s Red Rock Retreat

3 miles northeast of Buffalo, Wyoming

3 miles southeast of Ten Sleep, Wyoming

209± deeded acres. Nestled in a beautiful valley along Clear Creek, this rare property offers a stunning, custom ranch home (2,400 sq. ft.), outstanding horse facilities, & scenic views of the Big Horn Mountains. Utilized for breeding & training registered Quarter horses for many years. 3-tower Reinke center pivot irrigates 40± ac that produces 150± tons of excellent horse hay annually. Good water rights. Horse facilities include large indoor arena with attached 8-stall barn, a large outdoor arena plus miscellaneous storage sheds. 3/4-mile of Clear Creek flows through property & offers excellent trout fishing. Large groves of mature tress span along the creek & the interspersed hay meadows provide excellent cover & forage for wildlife. Over one mile of frontage along county road. Property has good potential for developing a highend residential project. $3,750,000. f

19.8 deeded acres. A spectacular 4,400 sq. ft. log home situated at the base of a massive red rock formation & surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds & three fresh water ponds.

Situated at the mouth of the Ten Sleep Canyon, this property offers quiet seclusion with endless recreational opportunities just minutes away in the Big Horn National Forest. Ten Sleep Creek flows nearby & trout fishing is excellent. $1,985,000. f

Aspen Springs Ranch 18 miles south of Sundance, Wyoming

MacNichol Ranch 5 miles southwest of Glendo, Wyoming 12,141± deeded acres/14,181± acres total. This is an outstanding working ranch that has been well managed for many years. Rated at 400 animal units year around. 350± acres of flood & side roll irrigated meadows produce 500± tons of hay. Horseshoe Creek & Spring Creek meander through the ranch for 5± miles. Solar wells, developed springs, creeks & drainages provide abundant stock water. Excellent improvements including 3 homes, a barn, Quonset/shop, garages, livestock scales, & pipe corrals/pens.

The rolling terrain & varied habitats create excellent recreational opportunities. This beautiful & productive ranch has scenic view sheds of the Laramie Peak Mountain Range. $5,956,000. f

649 ± deeded acres. Picturesque recreational property with a beautiful 2,600± sq. ft. log home that has recently been refurbished & updated. Extremely scenic & very private with trails for hiking, horseback riding, or snowmobiling throughout the wooded acreage. Situated in the Black Hills of Wyoming, this property & the surrounding area offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Abundance of wildlife; hunting for mule deer, turkey & occasional elk. $2,200,000. f

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Diamond Spur Ranch Designed for the consumate horseman just north of Houston Anderson/Grimes County, Texas. Designed for the consummate horseman. 1 hour northwest of Houston. As you drive through the gate you will notice the long distance views into the Sam Houston National Forest. The rolling topography and improved

pastures with fat cattle greet you. Horses are drinking from the ponds and the miles of pipe fencing showcase an exceptional horse ranch. True horseman’s barns, a covered lighted arena, a 160’ round pen with viewing stands, and many other horse amenities await you. Main home is nestled among large trees, two guest homes, and foreman’s house, trainer’s house. $3,800,000 f

Waller County Ranch Rolling hay pastures, ponds, and forest acerage in a select setting Hempstead/Waller County, Texas This rolling 112 acres has selectively cleared areas,productive hay pastures, over 25 acres of heavily treed forest, a pond and a meandering creek. Your cows and horses will stay fat and you can put up your own hay! Close

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to Highway 290 between Waller and Hempstead-just an excellent location. Tuck your home into the trees and watch the amazing sunsets. $1,521,000 f

Nine Bar East Ranch Exceptional equestrian estate on 23 acres Hempstead/Waller County, Texas. This well located equestrian estate has four board fencing throughout with large turn-out paddocks and productive hay pastures. The five-stall barn has runs, finished apartment and storage rooms with a covered entertainment area and covered parking for RV’s and trailers.

The 5,600+ square foot custom designed home offers you the

opportunity to enjoy everything you could want in a home.

Hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen, high ceilings, fireplaces, master suite you won’t believe, outdoor covered living are only the beginning of the amenities offered in this desirable home. $1,499,000. f

Stone’s Farm Hilltop home and barn surrounded by pastures and lovely shade trees Rosanky/Bastrop County. An easy drive from Austin, to this unique and highly improved horse farm. A 2 Story 5,463 sq. ft. hilltop home has 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Enjoy the long distance views from the flagstone covered porches that wrap around the entire home. The back yard lends itself to entertaining, with a custom pool and entertaining area. Irrigated pastures and grass arena stay green for your horses. Lovely shade trees, board fencing, two ponds and trails that beckon you to ride. The 4-stall center aisle barn has cinder block stalls, tack room and wash areas. A 3-bedroom ranch manager’s or guesthouse completes the layout on this beautiful farm. $3,200,000 f

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Lake Creek, Texas The complete package of farm and ranch on 3,350 acres Delta County, Texas. A well-priced farm and ranch combination with a centrally located headquarters. The property also features a three bedroom, two bathroom brick home, a shop, a set of pens and 100k bushel grain storage – the complete package!. This property offers a great combination of bottom and upland. Accessible via Farm-to-Market and county roads. Offered at $1,675/acre. f

Delta Star Ranch Complete with lake and updated home on a 33+ acre ranch Delta County, Texas. This beautiful 33+ acre ranch is the setting for the large three bedroom, two and a half bathroom home which overlooks a 5-acre lake complete with a dock. The 3,000 square foot home features multiple living areas, including a living room, gameroom and den. A gas log fireplace, wet bar and intercom system are just a few of the amenities you will find! The island kitchen offers granite countertops and custom cabinets. The large

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master suite features a jetted tub and separate shower as well as walk-in closets and private access to the deck. Covered parking connects the home to a 2-car garage that is heated and cooled.

The huge covered front porch is tiled. A large 30’x50’ metal shop with electricity is every handyman’s dream. The fenced acreage is half wooded and half open pasture with a 2-stall barn with water.

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Foster Ranch Recreational ranch extraordinaire

Praderas de Tejas One-of-a-kind horse ranch with all amenities Lamar County, Texas. Come experience the “Prairies of Texas” – a one-of-a-kind horse ranch featuring 292+ rolling acres located in one of the most beautiful areas of Northeast Texas. This ranch offers all the amenities one could ask for! An exquisite Georgian home featuring over 4,200 square feet of living space, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, multiple living areas and fireplaces and an inground swimming pool for outdoor entertaining. Ranch facilities including barns, shop, arena, working pens and more are set amongst good pasture, ponds and tress. Hunters and nature lovers alike will find plenty of deer and other game on the property too!

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Rains County, Texas. A 974 acre high-fenced sportsman’s paradise featuring lush grassland, beautiful oak trees and two and a half miles of river frontage inviting abundant wildlife and providing visitors to this East Texas paradise an experience of a lifetime.

The majestic 14,000+ square foot colonial home consists of eight bedrooms and five and one-half bathrooms. Balconies and porches provide for spectacular views. The trophy room with its 32-foot ceiling magnificently displays every sportsman’s dream. Located within an easy drive from the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. This is a rare opportunity to own one of East Texas’ finest recreational retreats. Genetically superior deer release in Fall of 2009. This magnificent home comes completely furnished and with ranch equipment. Offered at $9,750,000. f

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Badlands Paradise Aesthetically pleasing ranch in North Dakota The Paasch Ranch is a unique property covering over 10 sq miles of Scenic ND Badlands. This ranch consists of 2362 deeded acres, 960 acres of state lease, and 3200 acres of Forest Service lands with a 200 head grazing permit. The aesthetics of this ranch are phenomenal with several miles of Little Missouri River and the traditional rugged ND Badlands that change with every draw and elevation. The wildlife habit and different species of game makes this property very attractive to the Rancher, Sportman, and Outdoor Enthusiast. A ranch like this seldom comes available in ones lifetime!! $4,450,000. f

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Hunting Haven 484 acres of fine North Dakota property 484 acres of land located in SW North Dakota near Dickinson. This fine property consists of pasture, hay land and Conservation Reserve Program acres. This great parcel has plenty of water with creek and several new stock dams. Excellent hunting opportunities await you plus rental income, invest in your future by purchasing land!! f

Yellowstone River Frontage 405 acre parcel has great hunting and development opportunities Great opportunity to purchase over 1 mile of Yellowstone River frontage, this 405 acre parcel is an excellent location to build a cabin, dream home or use for development. This unique property is home to trophy Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer, Turkey and Pheasant. It will provide excellent fishing, hunting & camping opportunities. Located in Western North Dakota $700.00/acre. f

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Silver Cloud Ranch 7,011 acre wildlife and trophy hunter’s haven in the foothills of the Davis Mountains Jeff Davis County, Balmorhea, Texas. Silver Cloud Ranch is a 7,011 acre wildlife and hunter haven.

For the avid hunter, grand Texas mule deer(180-class harvested),plentiful scaled/blue quail, trophy aoudad sheep, dove, hogs, foxes, mountain lion and grey fox all call Silver Cloud Ranch home. Well-distributed four water wells, surface tanks,

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and well-maintained roads rounds out this great hunting ranch.

Heavy brush with plentiful grasses offer game cover. The ranch has easy access from all-weather road and has large neighbors.

The change of elevation is from 3,000 to 4,000 feet with rolling low country and roads to access the high mountain hill country.

Silver Cloud Ranch rests in the foothills of the Davis Mountains

giving spectacular 360-degree views of the mountains from every part of the ranch. Schedule a visit today to see the ranch firsthand. Now is a great time to buy the hunting ranch you have always wanted. f

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Hidden Hollow

Evans Mill Beautiful property in Fayette County, Kentucky

Secluded paradise on 889 acres

A very rare opportunity to purchase 436 acres in Fayette County!

Georgeous private views abound in all directions, yet you are next to the city. The estate includes mature trees, a lake, lots of wildlife, and tons of road frontage. The farm may be divided. Highly motivated to sell at $8,900 per acre. f

Over 3 miles deep and 1.25 miles across, this 889 acres of secluded paradise offers secure privacy and vast hardwood timber reserves.

The custom red cedar home is nestled in mature woods and perched on a rock outcropping directly in front of a huge waterfall.

The estate inlcudes a private water garden, manager’s house, 12 stall barn, and miles of fencing and trails. $2,165,000. f

Georgetown Road

Spring Bay Farm

Gently rolling land surrounded by thoroughbred farms

Charming 10 acre horse farm with Victorian Cottage

212 acres of gently rolling land surrounded by the finest thoroughbred farms in the world. Mostly Maury & Lowell Silt loam soil and featuring a circa 1800 home at the end of a long winding drive with stately trees & fabulous views. The perfect canvas for the home of a future derby winner. Tons of road frontage on one of the most gorgeous drives in the greater Lexington area. $1,916,532. f

Absolutely charming 10 acre horse farm that is 1 mile from Masterson Park for horses & 4 miles from downtown and the KY Horse Park. The wonderfully refinished Victorian Cottage has a 1st floor master, hardwood floors, extensive crown molding, a private patio & garden. 10 stalls in 2 barns with a great outdoor arena that overlooks a lake with fountain head. R-3 zoning allows for 98 building lots. $795,000. f

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Paris Road Fox Tail Farm Southern colonial residence Exquisite Southern Colonial Residence on 20 acres. 2 miles from the Kentucky Horse Park. Recently constructed 11,000 SF show place with all of the grace of a bygone era while boasting leading edge technology and materials. 4 stall brick show barn, 4 plank fencing, security gate, and camera monitoring. Additional land available. $2,495,000. f

Ideally located 32 acre horse farm 10 minutes from Kentucky Horse Park. Perfectly appointed for a high-quality hunter/jumper operation or riding lessons. A lovely 5800 SF residence overlooks a lake, enhanced by a top of the line 12-stall barn, designed and built by people who really know horses, plus a 100’ X 200’ Steel Truss covered arena. $1,495,000. f

Weisenberger Mill Historic home in Midway with horse farm views

Old Walnut Hall 1790’s cottage surrounded by 15,000 acre farm

Enchanting setting! Historic home in Midway with views in all directions of only horse farms. This lovingly nurtured circa 1850 brick, Greek and Gothic Revival home features geo-thermal HVAC, new dimensional shingle roof, new paved drive, and recently redone city waterlines and septic. Stately trees surround the estate along with board fencing & a 5 stall barn,8 acres. $795,000. f

Circa 1790’s rambling cottage surrounded by the 15,000 acre Anderson Circle farm. The main home connects to an authentic log cabin of the same era.Hardwood floors, original woodwork, and charm are absolutely overwhelming. 38 acres is nestled in a pristine setting with stately old trees and gently rolling fields. A manager’s home and several barns (one with 5 stalls) complete the package. $625,000. f

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Lumber River Plantation 8,290 contiguous acres makes an ideal recreational paradise

Sheep Rock Ranch

Dillon County, South Carolina & Robeson, North Carolina. Located on the South Carolina/North Carolina state line between Nichols, SC, and Fair Bluff, NC, Lumber River Plantation is 8,290 contiguous acres with state highway frontage to the north, 10 miles of scenic Lumber River frontage on the east, and Ashpole Swamp to the west. This is a very unique and diverse property that includes mature hardwood trees, cypress swamps, upland pine forests, and various streams and Carolina Bays creating a variety of habitats supporting many types of wildlife. Situated within easy driving distance to Interstate 95, Lumber River Plantation would make an ideal recreational paradise and has the potential for a conservation easement or a wetlands mitigation bank. Offered at $14,922,000. f Contact: James Hugh Ryan Contact: Curtis Spencer (803) 773-5461 ext. 240 (803) 773-5461 ext. 236 Hugh.Ryan@amforem.biz Curtis.Spencer@amforem.biz

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Wild River

6,100 acres in Michigan’s Northwoods Baraga, Dickinson, Iron & Menominee Counties, Michigan. Located in Upper Michigan’s majestic great Northwoods, this diverse property features over 6,000 acres of timberland and over 100,000 feet of rare river frontage. The investor will appreciate its significantly valuable hardwood timber, development possibilities and lease income potential. The outdoor enthusiast and sportsman will enjoy its endless recreational opportunities such as hunting, fishing, hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Abundance of wildlife, moose, deer, wolves and eagles. Your imagination is the only thing limiting your use of this property. Offered at $9.2 Million. f

Contact: Trina L. Anderson (906) 483-0820 trina.anderson@amforem.com

Seagle 1,645-acre mountain property in North Carolina Rutherford & McDowell Counties, North Carolina. This picturesque 1,645-acre mountain property is located in Rutherford and McDowell Counties, North Carolina. It is situated between Lake Lure and Lake James in the foothills of western North Carolina, just 30 miles east of Asheville and roughly one hour from Charlotte. The property offers an abundance of wildlife, mountain streams and water features, and mature hardwood timber.

These characteristics provide unique investment opportunities including timber, conservation easements, commercial or personal recreation, and residential development. With elevations from 1,050 feet to the highest peak greater than 2,100 feet, the property offers several long-range panoramic vistas. $4,750,000. f

Contact: Charlie Shaw (704) 527-6780 ext. 363 charlie.shaw@amforem.biz

2401 Whitehall Park Drive, Suite 1100 Charlotte, NC 28273 (704) 527-6780 Ext. 314

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Lesesne

Beautiful southern farm in South Carolina Williamsburg County, South Carolina. Located near Greeleyville, South Carolina, the Lesesne Tract is a beautiful southern farm with mature timber and many recreational opportunities. Located in an area rich in history, the property includes an old farm home, two large outbuildings, and old growth live oak trees. The combination of upland and bottomlands, planted loblolly and longleaf pines, and hardwood drains provide for excellent habitat for deer, duck, quail, and dove. This property is an excellent opportunity for you or a group of friends to own a premium hunting retreat located in the low country of South Carolina. Offered at $1,012,000. f Contact: Curtis Spencer (803) 773-5461 ext. 236 curtis.spencer@amforem.biz

Matney Ridge

Home site or mountain getaway Wythe County, Virginia. Matney Ridge offers privacy, views and nearby community amenities. Matney Ridge is a 61-acre mountain parcel located just seven miles south of charming Wytheville, Virginia. Minutes from Grayson Highlands State Park and Mt. Rogers, the near panoramic views surrounding this 3,000-foot high altitude ridge include mountains, farms and open pastures. With abundant hardwoods, white pines and wildlife, Matney Ridge gives the feeling of being remote while having city amenities close by. This tract includes several marked hiking trails, a cleared home site and a deep well. Offered at $244,000. f Contact: Joe Kelleher (336) 420-3388 joe.kelleher@amforem.biz

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Mount Vintage 3,000 acre wooded property

Edgefield County, South Carolina. Edgefield County, South Carolina is located at the juncture of the Augusta, Georgia golfing interest and the Aiken, South Carolina equestrian interest. Mount Vintage Timberlands is a 3,000 acre wooded property adjacent to a nationally marketed upscale community themed to satisfy both golfing and equestrian interests. A bird’s eye view of the property highlights the potential of the many acres of rolling uplands of pine and hardwood timber stands that can be managed for income, investment, and future residential development.

Offered at $10,415,300. f Contact: Willliam Seader (803) 637-5896 bill.seader@amforem.biz

Princess Pond

Diverse property located on I-95 Clarendon County, South Carolina. Located on I-95 in close proximity to beautiful Lake Marion, the Princess Pond Tract is a diverse property that has been divided into 11 parcels to take advantage of the many attributes it has to offer. The parcels range in size from 53 acres to 515 acres. Potential commercial sites, development sites, timber investment, and recreation exist on this unique property. The tract offers various ages of income producing planted pine and great access with frontage on Highways 301 and 15 as well as I-95.f Contact: Roy Belser (803) 773-5461 ext. 235 roy.belser@amforem.biz

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Longwood Farm Perfect balance of equestrian amenities and Southern living Encompassing 120 +/- acres of rolling pastures, the farm consists of three international competition rings, a training level cross country course, covered arena and a long gallop over four miles long following the perimeter of the farm. There are three barns with sixty stalls and eighteen paddocks. Owner’s residence plus guest home with private entrance. The farm was designed with the three-day event equestrian in mind. $9,500,000. f

Lake Carter Estate

95+ acres of elegant living in Ocala, Florida Meadows, Live Oaks and water vistas welcome you home to this unique 9,500 square foot estate. Entry foyer opens to an “elegant casual” living room, formal dining room and your eyes are drawn to the beauty of the outdoors. Magnificent owners’ wing with office and master suite. Built with entertaining in mind, imagine having your own game room complete with card table, billiards table, plus step-up beverage bar . Natural rock waterfall cascading into the outside lighted swimming stream. Night views are incredible!! $6,900,000. f

Foxtrotter Estate 86+/- acre estate provides trails and luxurious residence Luxurious 86 +/- acre estate nestled up the to the Florida Greenways and the Florida Horse Park which provides miles of canopy trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding in Ocala, Florida. Main residence features: expansive master suite, 5 large suites, spacious chef’s gathering kitchen. Enjoy warm days in the vast indoor/outdoor jungle themed water center, 25-passenger diesel train, carousel, and rock-climbing tower. Amenities of the farm include: professional sized covered, lighted, riding arena, training arena, 4 barns, European hot walkers, ranch office, employee housing and pool. $6,250,000. f

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Padua Stables Thoroughbred horse farm in Ocala, Florida Padua farm consists of 769 +/- acres. Amenities of the farm include: ≤ mile dirt track, a 1 mile turf track, eleven barns with a total of 202 stalls, covered hot walkers, round pens, Manager’s residence, 13 residences for staff, dormitory, Owner’s residence, pool, spa and boat dock with lift, guest residence, executive offices, 3 metal maintenance buildings, 3 greenhouses, four decorative gated entries, and extensive site improvements. $35,000,000. f

VIA Paradisus Equestrian estateParadise & Tuscany residence in Ocala, Florida Equine

Gentleman’s Estate Elegant living on 66 acres This exquisite 6,200 +/- SF residence is designed for casual, yet elegant living and is only the beginning of this 66-acre estate.

A show stable features an office, apartment, entertainment and viewing rooms, laboratory, air-conditioned tack room and a breeding shed, custom stall doors and stained glass windows.

Lush paddocks for horses, cattle of use of your choice. $8,995,000. f

Arthur Rutenberg custom home on 10 acre equestrian estate with magnificent 4-stall stable with 1,077 SF living quarters and fireplace. Custom Tuscany residence boasts gourmet kitchen two center islands- perfect for entertaining, media room, pool, spa, fountain, outdoor fireplace and summer kitchen with covered pavilion. Adjacent to Florida Greenway & Trails in Ocala. $2,995,000. f

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Houston Equine Community Flourishes in a New Decade

by Martha Cargill

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t is believed there are approximately one million horses in Texas— a number not exclusive to the greater grasslands, prairies, ranches, hill country and plains of the state—the counties surrounding Houston, the largest city in the state, are also filled with horse farms.

As the decade opens, Houston is undergoing a resurging interest in equestrian pursuits, and subsequently working to integrate those interests more deeply into the metropolitan community. Venues are being updated, new management is stepping into leadership positions at established horse parks and emphasis is being marketed to draw horse crowds to Houston as the new and improved equestrian hub of the Southwest.

Horses have long been a part of Texas and Texan’s cultural fabric. After the Civil War, when western frontiers were developed the need for cowboys grew with the rise in ranching, cattle driving and range management among other things. Cowboy competitions, roundups and frontier day’s events began as small impromptu tests of equestrian ability and rope prowess and were often the only source of entertainment for miles around.

Eventually these competitions turned into rodeo events, which were recognized as a competitive sport in the 20th Century.

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Texas has always had an active rodeo platform well known in bull riding and team roping circuits and Houston is a part of that name; the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is one of the biggest of the big. The industry continues to flourish, and as long as there is rodeo, there will be rodeo in Houston.

In addition to the multi-disciplines of the rodeo and additional ongoing equestrian traditions, a new emphasis marketing equestrian interests in the Houston community is being felt. As urban developments have grown, so to has the

desire to maintain current horse interests while increasing equine appeal to an ever-increasing audience and exhibitor population.

When the Great Southwest Equestrian Center was built in Katy, Texas twenty years ago, it was way outside the metropolitan center. As Houston grew outside of the Loop and past the Sam Houston Parkway, the equestrian center was slowly surrounded by development and began losing ground as the land it was sitting on became increasingly valuable.

Recently, an equestrian who is interested in not only maintaining the center’s operational capacity, but also cultivating its focus to become an established hub of the Southwestern sport horse world, purchased the Center. New ownership is focused on improving existing facilities and has already installed new, world-class footing, with plans for other operational changes and strategic initiatives.

Three major events held are already held at the Center: the renown Pin Oak Charity Horse Show in mid-March, The National Reining Breeders Classic in April and the United States Team Roping Championships. To have this level of equestrian facility amenity in such close proximity to a major metropolitan area would be difficult to duplicate in today’s market—considering the cost of available land in a major metropolitan city, with zoning capacity for an 80 acre horse complex and the accompanying infrastructure—it is safe to say the Great Southwest Equestrian Center is ideally poised to spring board into a new realm of growth and development.

Equestrian Center were a success, and today, both the Center and the GHHC are alive and well serving local equestrians of every discipline.

One equestrian discipline taking big steps to meet the challenge of the surging equine market in Houston is Polo. The Houston Polo Club was founded in 1928 and has successfully maintained a popular reputation in the city for close to 100 years. Recent exponential growth in the Houston Polo community prompted nine sport enthusiasts at the club to begin working with developers at a master planned community currently under construction on the outskirts of Houston in Sugar Land. The community is neighbor to exclusive estates, excellent golf, and fine country clubs and is home to the new Aliana Polo Club, sister club to the Houston Polo Club.

Although both clubs will share certain beneficial relationships, Aliana Polo Club will bring its own identity to the local polo scene. The new world-class facilities will feature two professional polo fields, including one of the only illuminated sunken fields in the world, specially designed to accommodate cooler evening matches. It is an unprecedented move for the polo community and is expected to have a strong impact on the entire Houston equestrian industry when the club plays host to national and international polo events.

Houston’s economy is supported by a full spectrum industrial base and is home to a great number of Fortune 500 headquarters.

The city has a thriving visual and performing arts scene and is a vibrant and sophisticated city in which to live, work and play.

Horses are an integral part of the Texas landscape, contributing to an active thriving history, and it is exciting to consider the future of the Houston equestrian community as it meets an increasing demand inside the loop.

Incidentally, in 1993, the Great Southwest Equestrian Center closed temporarily and a group of determined local horse people got together and formed the Greater Houston Horse Council (GHHC) in its absence. Efforts to save the Great Southwest

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