Indoor stalls with misters, high roofs, and fans is the 5 star treatment!
The Equestrians of the desert, learn how to live and ride in the summer heat. For new summer residents with horses, or Locals that are simply preparing for another stretch of intense Heat, Here is how most of us deal with it! Kimberley Kelly, Equestrian Property specialist with HK Lane/Christie’s International, has been working through the heat for many years. “I tell my new ranch owners, or summer riders that their daily riding life is about to change!” Kim states. As we get near, it’s time to stock up on the summer stable supplies, repair your shaders, double check your sources of water, and do your general property maintenance NOW before the heat really sets in! If you’re interested in some great horse properties, give Kim a call at 760-285-3578.
Tally Ranch, a private party Venue in La Quinta, CA.
Spectacular Event Venue Just Listed in La Quinta, California. This amazing 4 acre property in La Quinta is such a rare find. Exquisitely maintained, hand crafted on so many levels, and offering it’s new owner a myriad of use options. 55075 Monroe St., La Quinta, is better known as TALLY RANCH. Located right off of Monroe St., approx. 2 miles from the Coachella Music Festival grounds at the Indio Polo Fields, the property is gated and private. Upon entering the custom designed Iron gates, you will believe you are on the grounds of an Italian country Farm. This magical Estate is offered at only $3,999,000, and may be toured only by calling me at 760-285-3578.
Destination Venue or Luxury Equestrian Estate. Located in La Quinta, California is this extremely rare finding, that has just come available for purchase. 55075 Monroe St., La Quinta..TALLY RANCH. The City of La Quinta, known as “The Gem” of the desert, is highly sought out by developers, making it difficult to find larger parcels of land for sale. Tally Ranch is the exception. Lovingly hand crafted over a period of years, this 4+ acre Estate is manicured and impressive. Offered at $3,999,000, take the tour below to get a “feel”, for this one of a kind Estate. Near the Polo Clubs, which are the site of the world renowned Coachella Music Festival,, helps to make Tally Ranch BOTH an Equestrians’ dream, and a Premier Destination Venue for the discerning Buyer.
Just Listed; 55075 Monroe St., La Quinta, California. It is so unusual to find an Equestrian Estate in La Quinta, California…especially with more than 2 acres! Tally Ranch, is the Exception, at just over 4 manicured Acres, with a 4100 sf “Farm House”, a Custom Barn, 12 car garage..all offered at just $3,999,000. Talk about a Cherry location..You have just found it! Once you get past the location, which is literally on the same street , (Monroe), that the Eastern entry to the Coachella Music Festival grounds is, you can start appreciating the magnificent “stuff” included in this chic property. Appointment only, give me a call at 760-285-3578.
Horses are a large part of the Thermal Real Estate Market
Horse Updates for Coachella Valley; Polo, HITS & Real Estate! The winter season is upon us here in the desert cities. Along with our returning “snowbirds”, our winter partyers, and seasonal golfers, come the Eastern Coachella Valley Equestrian Competitors! The reason the “horse set” heads to the East Valley cities of La Quinta, Thermal, Indio, Coachella and VSR?? Horse lovers and owners are drawn to the wide open spaces, Farm Land, Equestrian Ranches, and our Internationally renowned Polo Clubs, and HITS Horseshow. Along with all the people and horses comes an increase in real estate activity. Several thousand people, and hundreds of their stable pals have started rolling into town as competition gets ready to rock and roll for 2016!
Coachella Music Festivals Drive Buyers to East Coachella Valley. Being a Local and also a Polo player, I remember when I heard that Indio would be hosting the first Coachella Music Festival. We pretty much all thought, “In Indio…who’s going to come all the way to Indio?” Look at us now! The Eastern Coachella Valley cities of La Quinta, Indio, Coachella, Thermal and Vista Santa Rosa have become popular destination sites for Music Festival Attendees..who knew???
HITS Horseshow is back; Welcome Sunshine Series to Thermal, CA. For only the second year now, the newest addition to the Horseshow circuit here in Thermal, California, The HITS Horseshow Sunshine Series is back. Horses, their trainers, students, their grooms and many, many horse trailers fill the parking lot on Hwy 86 and Airport Blvd. This weekend is the beginning of the classes, and the Final jump offs will be next weekend, 11/7 and Sunday 11/8. What a great time to experience our beautiful Eastern city of Thermal..the weather is outstanding!
Jewels wins Reserve Grand Champion for young Hunters!
HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, CA., comes alive for Equestrians this month, October. THE NATIONAL SUNSHINE SERIES, in only it’s second season. The Two Week Horse Competition Schedule is broken down into two shows. Each Series features special evening classes, live music and entertainment, and gourmet cuisine to compliment this elite fall series.
The National Sunshine Series awards $1 million in prize money. The series, at HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, includes USEF Premier-rated Hunters and 5*/6* Jumpers, the $350,000 Sunshine Grand Prix FEI CSI-5*, a $100,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, the West Coast Pony Finals, and the Zone 10 Age Group Equitation Finals.
National Sunshine Series I Begins October 28, (maybe we should call it the Halloween Series?) Anyway, the following weekend features the National Sunshine Series II, beginning Nov. 4. For us Locals, it’s always great to see the Horses and owners pulling rigs back into town and setting up shop early. Welcome Back! The Polo Season also finished up, and horses are being turned out to rest before our winter season kicks in..
Equestrian Property Sales in our Coachella Valley have continued to pick up steam. The past season and throughout the summer saw some steady Sales throughout our Eastern desert cities of Thermal, Coachella, Indio and Vista Santa Rosa. If you are looking to buy or sell your Land or Equestrian Property, NOW is the time to get going!
SOLD EQUESTRIAN PROPERTIES (Past 8 months)
38+/- vacant acres zoned Equestrian, in Coachella: Approx. $3.4 million CASH
Polo season is about to kick in in the Coachella Valley
It’s time for our Equestrian roundup for both Polo and HITS enthusiasts. Let’s start with Polo Happenings:
At the San Diego Polo Club, the summer season is winding down. The final tournament, The Spreckles Cup, will be played on Sunday September 27 at 2 pm. Public is welcome! As we head up the coast to the beautiful and historic Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club, the Polo tournaments are still being played, though the season there is winding down as well. The High Goal Tournament season saw the Finals of the Pacific Coast Open on Sunday, August 30. That weekend was followed by the 20 Goal Maserati Silver Cup.
This past Sunday saw the the Jewelry by Gauthier Womens’ Polo Tournament, and next Sunday, 10/4 will be the USPA Presidents’ Cup Finals. After the season tournaments wrap up, the Polo School, Lesson program and Arena Tournaments will begin through the winter months.
Here in the Coachella Valley, both the Empire and Eldorado Polo Clubs are preparing for another huge season of competitions. Empire will be hosting some December 4-goal and 1-goal tournaments, and their VIP Tents are SOLD OUT for the 2016 season already!! Eldorado Polo Club offices are just re-opening with Deb Morrison as games manager, James A’court as Social Events Manager, and Graham Bray as Club General Manager. Polo Season officially opens here in the Valley first weekend of January, 2016.
