and have the option of either the Dallas area, or southern Ocala (North Orlando). I have 10 horses (mostly youngsters)-we want at least 10 acres (preferably mostly pasture), a horse friendly climate (little to no snow), reasonable real estate (under 500k for 10+ acres 2000sf+ house).
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I have friends in both areas. Texas certainly has more options for horseman, especially Western riders. My Texas friend lives in Stephenville and rodeo events as well as trail riding are more then plentyful. The problem I see is the weather. It can be very radical. I've heard him complain that it may be in the high 30's one day and in the 60's the next. Summers are just as varied but the humidity is low.
My Florida friends complains about the humidity but loves the weather. He sees it as being stronger in the English disciplines but there is still a strong Western presence.
coming from the NE myself, where I am in SC, I find it the best of both those worlds - shame you aren't considering the Greenville area of SC
I have friends in both areas. Texas certainly has more options for horseman, especially Western riders. My Texas friend lives in Stephenville and rodeo events as well as trail riding are more then plentyful. The problem I see is the weather. It can be very radical. I've heard him complain that it may be in the high 30's one day and in the 60's the next. Summers are just as varied but the humidity is low.
My Florida friends complains about the humidity but loves the weather. He sees it as being stronger in the English disciplines but there is still a strong Western presence.
coming from the NE myself, where I am in SC, I find it the best of both those worlds - shame you aren't considering the Greenville area of SC
