By Kimberley Kelly
18 Sep, 2015
Community Types, Equestrian properties, Horseshows, Indio, Palm Springs Valley, Polo & HITS, Ranches, Ranches and Farm Land
equestrian properties for sale, Palm Springs valley, Ranches and Farm Land for Sale
A romantic evening on a Full Moon Trail Ride in Morongo Valley
Equestrian activities in the Palm Springs Valley are plentiful, so if you happen to be a horse person, rest assured there is no lack of exciting things to experience here in the desert. Whether it’s watching world class horse events held in the east valley – Indio, Coachella, Thermal area… or trail riding in the Palm Springs, High Desert area, your options are many.
SADDLE UP FOR A TRAIL RIDE
Trail riding is such a wonderful way to get intimate with the desert landscape. It’s meditative. You’re surrounded by nature as you wind your way on horseback through the ruggedly beautiful canyons of the local mountains with the sun on your back. Palm Springs is fortunate to be home to historic Smoke Tree Stables, tucked away off of the busy thoroughfare of Highway 111. There you will find group packages available for trail riding adventures into nearby Indian Canyons, where the Cahuilla Indians used to roam and native palm oases and streams grace the landscape. Picnic lunches or western cookouts can be included, whatever your fancy.
You can also hightail it up to the High Desert area of Morongo Valley for trail riding… it’s just a short 20 minute drive up Hwy. 62 from Palm Springs. The High Desert offers it’s own brand of magic, as it’s typically at least 10 degrees cooler up there (which is nice in the summer) and the scenic views of snow-capped Mount San Jacinto and Mount San Gorgonio absolutely take your breath away. You’ll think you’re in the Swiss Alps.
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Gated 5 acre Equestrian Estate in Thermal.
I had this amazing property listed for less than a week, before I brought some wonderful Buyers to view it. They agreed with me..”it was a perfect fit!” We are in Escrow, and if you take this HD video tour of 82480 Avenue 54 in Thermal, I am sure you will understand why!!
I HAVE MORE BUYERS FOR SPECIFIC EQUESTRIAN PROPERTIES here in the Palm Springs Valley. There have been multiple sales over the past 2 months, and our Land/Equestrian Market is generating alot of Heat! Don’t wait..if you are thinking of listing your 1-100 acre Property, whether it’s vacant Land or has a home on it, give me a call today! Not sure what it’s worth in todays’ market? Let’s go over a FREE property consultation so you understand what’s happening here in the desert area..that way you can decide if now IS the right time to think about selling or buying in one of our beautiful desert cities. North Palm Springs, La Quinta, Thermal, Coachella, Vista Santa Rosa and Indio..all offer some wonderful opportunities!
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I had the pleasure of Listing this beautiful horse farm at 57300 Jackson St. in Thermal, Calif. The Seller had relocated out of the country for business, and I marketed it throughout our Local and Non-local horsey communities. The new buyers came to me through an ad I ran. HITS horseshow competitors, they were looking for a small farm (9.8 acres in this case!).
I HAVE MORE BUYERS OF SPECIFIC EQUESTRIAN PROPERTIES!
I have been showing farms and vacant LAND relentlessly through the 2015 season. The season is almost finished, but I am still receiving requests to show, and have some specific requests to FILL if I can find the right match! If you are looking to List your Eastern Coachella Land or Equestrian Property, please give me a call for your FREE property consultation. 760-285-3578
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Laura Forsythe Wasilenkoff; Circuit Champ!
The HITS horseshow is over. It actually ended with their Final Championship Classes and Million Dollar Jump off 2 weeks ago. Today is the FINAL day of Polo competition at both of our local and Internationally renowned Polo Clubs. Eldorado Polo Club off of Madison in Indio, and Empire Polo Club, off of Monroe.
One of my good friends, Laura Forsythe-Wasilenkoff, and her home grown youngster, Jewels, captured the Long Stirrup Equitation Grand Circuit Championship! What a thrill for Laura and her Jewels. Laura used to show Jewels’ mother, Look At Me, and now she’s moving on with Jewels. This was Jewels’ first competitive season at HITS, so even more impressive. Lauras’ intrepid trainer, Jen Bell, has been involved with both Laura and Jewels’ training since the very beginning. Now as a 7 year old, Jewels early promise is coming to fruition.
Today is also the Finals of the SKINS Polo Tournament at Eldorado Polo Club. 12-goals, it will be exciting as each chukkar has a cash prize of $4,000 and is cumulative, just as with Holes in Golf. Game starts at 2 pm. Empire is also featuring a terrific 2 pm Final match of their 8-goal circuit. A GREAT day to be had at our Desert Polo Venues…and the last day for another year..come on out!
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If you’re looking for one of the best private golf communities in the Palm Springs Valley, The Quarry at La Quinta is perfect—plus, it has something for everyone in the family. For the equestrian wife who competes in horse shows, the renowned Horses in the Sun (HITS) Desert Circuit takes place in nearby Thermal at the state-of-the-art HITS Desert Horse Park. The husband with a passion for golf will always be able to get his fill at the championship 18-hole course or the 10-hole short course at the Quarry, both designed by the legendary Tom Fazio. If you’re looking for homes for sale in La Quinta, this gorgeous, exclusive community is a must-see.
Tucked into the foothills between the Coral and Santa Rosa Mountains, the beauty of this location is inspiring and private—an enclave where undulating fairways and incredible landscape provide a backdrop for the sheer natural beauty of the desert. The stunning homes are architecturally diverse and each homesite is positioned to showcase and enjoy the environment.
The Quarry was originally founded by two avid golfers seeking less crowded courses, who purchased 105 acres in La Quinta. They were then joined by 13 founding associates, who together purchased the adjacent 255 acres, which comprise The Quarry today. If you’re looking for homes for sale in beautiful La Quinta, you’ll want to see what’s available among the 100+ homes and sites that range from move-in ready properties, The Villas that offer three floor plans up to 4,600 square feet, or residences that may be custom designed for your family’s needs.
While The Quarry offers premier levels of privacy and safety with round-the-clock security, residents can easily access all that La Quinta has to offer, from the chic boutiques and fine dining options of Old Town La Quinta to picturesque hiking and biking trails in the vicinity. Horse lovers and equestrians can quickly get to Thermal for the 6-week HITS Desert Circuit, or nearby Indio to enjoy polo at one of the beautiful clubs, the Eldorado Polo Club or the Empire Polo Club.
The luxury provided by this member-owned golf club is perfectly exemplified by the stunning courses, set against the pristine desert landscape with distinctly elevated areas, waterfalls, streams and lush native plants and trees. As a result, The Quarry’s championship course is ranked in the top 50 among Golf Digest’s 100 top courses and has attracted a wide range of golf legends, from Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson to Arnold Palmer and many others. The elegant 21,000 square foot Mediterranean style clubhouse features a spacious veranda and serves breakfast, lunch and sometimes dinner. There is also a golf shop and fitness center with a tennis court, pool and spa.
Visit this link to view listings of La Quinta homes for sale.
image: thequarrygc.com
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Galloping track on this Thermal Farm for Sale
This farm is truly a diamond in the rough..waiting to be polished by it’s new owners. 10.1 acres, located at 84455 61st Ave., Thermal, CA., and completely fenced. The Perimeter fencing is chain link, and the interior fencing is horse safe, vinyl on wood posts. The gated driveway is wide and graceful, allowing plenty of room for large trucks and rigs filled with horses.
The farm is efficiently laid out with paddocks on both sides of the driveway, and TWO barns are located at the back of the farm. Each Barn has 20 covered stalls and 2 good sized tackrooms. There is also a round pen for starting young horses, or blowing off steam for a spunky one! The farm also includes an exercise track of approx. 1/2 mile in distance and the footing is a comfortable sandy loam.
There is a large WELL towards the front of the farm, and there is a second well at the back, although it is inactive at this time. There is a large, comfortable 4 bed/2 ba Mobile home with a new A/C unit (2012). There are several other pads with hook ups, and 2 septic systems.
If you are thinking of Land, or equestrian properties, and would like a tour of this or any other farm, give me a call at 760-285-3578.
Next to Deer Creek
If you’re a horse lover or a lucky owner of equestrian homes, then you’re probably already a fan of Horse Shows in the Sun (HITS) Thermal Desert Circuit Show. This six week circuit runs annually from January – March, and is a mainstay of West Coast competition. In its 21st year, the show takes place at the HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, California, which is just minutes away from Palm Desert and the other desert cities. HITS is the winter show home to some of the best and most accomplished equestrian riders in the world, such as United States Olympic Gold Medalist Will Simpson and Canadian Olympian Jill Henselwood.
HITS offers an amazing opportunity to watch as riders and their horses jump, leap and gallop in a thrilling circuit of events that are judged on style, grace, presentation and appearance. During this six-week event, more than 3000 horses, 10,000 riders and nearly 30,000 spectators are expected to attend. Equestrians and their fans will visit from all over the world—and many will take the time to browse luxury homes in Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert and other areas of the posh desert communities.
HITS takes place this year from January 22-March 17.There is no better opportunity to watch world-class thoroughbreds and champion equestrians compete in 16 Grand prix events. In addition, there is cool shopping, great food, fun music and other unique activities that are perfect for the entire family. It’s a great way to unwind after looking at equestrian homes and other luxury homes in Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert and La Quinta.
Admission to HITS Thermal is free from Tuesday through Saturday and $5 per person on Sunday entry. Children under 12 are permitted to enter free of charge. The event takes place Tuesday through Sunday from 8 am to 4 pm. For more information, visit hitsshows.com.
image: militarystables.com
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Stop in for a drink and make some new friends!!
Way over on the East side of the Palm Springs Valley are some really fun party spots..
1. The Tackrom Tavern: This place can rock it out! Outdoor area for the live bands which can range from local bands to rockabilly, soul, jazz, trios, country western, blues..you just never know for sure what to expect. Kareoke is also available here. Casual atmosphere..players come over after the games and golfers stop in after golfing. If you want to get gussied up, that’s ok too…the food is good and basic. Steak, fish, chips and salsa, salads..but good and well priced too. Drinks are generous and again…well priced.
2. The Date Shed: This is the party spot for the younger group. Music Festival hopefuls test their skills and reception with the crowds here. The dance floor is huge, the stage is central and raised and the acoustics are famous!
After watching a polo game at either Eldorado or Empire, come on over to one of the venues available for fun..don’t forget The Cantina right next door at Eldorado Polo club too. Roc’s Firehouse does the cooking and it’s been renovated as of last year.
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Land and Ranches..now’s the time to List!
It just may be the BEST time to list your vacant land, farm or ranch in the Coachella Valley. Thermal, Coachella, Indio, Vista Santa Rosa..the entire East Valley is SELLING! Now, don’t get too excited..the price/acre is nowhere near where it was during the “boom”, but we haven’t seen much land move at all for the past 3 years. But things are starting to pop in our Eastern Palm Springs Valley.
The past 6 months have seen as many parcels SOLD! From small parcels, with and without wells, commercially zoned land way out next to the Kohl Ranch Project, and medium sized farms..there are buyers hovering around. Equestrian zoning is often requested, wells are fantastic, some improvements such as fencing, irrigation and perhaps barns are really increase the price/acre.
Vista Santa Rosa and Thermal land price/acre is settling at approx. $22-30,000/acre. I know that’s still a little depressing for you land owners if you were still remembering the $150-$250,000/acre that land was bringing when the developers were building and building out here! But..at least we know what it’s worth, right? Kind of similar to the low end housing market that had to keep dropping until it hit that “sweet spot” that Buyers were waiting for. Then the decrease stopped..and in fact it’s increased! I suspect our Land is doing just that now
Thinking of listing your land, ranch or equestrian property? Don’t wait too long..season is here!
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Stellar Views South and West!
This ideally located income producing farm has just been reduced for the 2013 season to $33,000/acre. A total price of $945,000. Stats for this farm are as follows..
Location: Corner of 53rd/Calhoun. Two paved roads, and approx. 5 minutes from the Polo Clubs and 10 minutes from grocery stores, cleaners, pharmacy, coffee shop. Old Town La Quinta is 10 minutes away also.
Features: Private Well that is approx. 500 ft. deep. CVWD water for irrigation. Small home that rents for approx. $500/month and is currently rented. Out-buildings that are currently rented for approx. $1,000/mo. Well irrigated alfalfa fields that produce approx. 7-9 cuts/yr.
Zoning: A-2 Two homes/acre. Could easily be sub-divided into 4 parcels and the well would serve all 4 parcels.
Recent Sales in the immediate area: In the past 6 months there have been 4 land parcels sold within a couple miles of this lovely ranch. Price/acre has ranged from $22,000-$26,000/acre. Those ranches were not located as close to La Quinta nor were they already under work like this one is.
Grab this farm if you are looking this season..the phone has been ringing!
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