Homes in Communities
With Equestrian Centers

There are 9.2 million horses in the U.S., with more than one-third used specifically for recreational activities, such as by riders of "backyard horses," reports an April-released study by the American Horse Council. Here are homes with on-site equestrian centers.

Price/Place: Sunset, S.C. / $1.99 million

Taxes: $21,945

The Property: 2 bedrooms, 5 baths, 3,245 square feet

Description: The home with a stone chimney has two rear porches, and one with a fireplace. In addition to a full-size kitchen on the main level, there is also a kitchenette in the finished lower level.

Notable: This home at The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards has an equestrian center with 15 miles of riding trails. The Cliffs offer boarding, lessons, trail rides and pony rides. The community also has seven championship golf courses.

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Price/Place: Big Sky, Mont. / $2.25 million

Taxes: $4,506

The Property: 4 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, 2,585 square feet

Description: This cabin-style home with wood flooring throughout and vaulted wood ceilings has a master suite with a walk-in closet, a Jacuzzi and a fireplace. There is also a patio fireplace and ski storage in the garage.

Notable: Horseback-riding and hiking trails wind throughout The Club at Spanish Peaks, which has many club-owned horses ready for members to enjoy on the 3,500-acre grounds or to check out for trips into the Yellowstone National Park backcountry.

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Price/Place: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho / $3.2 million

Taxes: $41,535

The Property: 4 bedrooms, 4µ baths, 4,836 square feet

Description: The one-level home on a wooded lot has an office and an exercise room and a covered patio with a fireplace. The master suite has a safe, a fireplace and two closets. There are vaulted ceilings.

Notable: The home is in The Club at Black Rock, which gives owners exclusive access to Black Rock Ranch, which boards horses and offers private horseback riding. The club is also building another equestrian center. There is golf and lake access.

Sources: horsecouncil.org, cliffscommunities.com, spanish-peaks.com, blackrockidaho.com

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