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Thanks for all the info so far, lots to think about. I had a look at the property listings and drooled. Quite honestly, we’ll get so much more property for the same price as we’ll sell here for. [/QUOTE]
Yes. It shocking what is listed for 2-3M. But look at property and state taxes. To me, it’s not as bad as Chicagoland and the dressage is better! 
If you need good schools, it could be well worth it. The commuting line matters, too.
Lucassb, your message box is full.
I’m in Dutchess county. My husband owns a business in Brooklyn and he commutes - he keeps an apartment in the city - it’s about 2 1/2 hours in normal traffic.
We bought a farm 4 years ago. I believe for the agriculture exemption you need 3 years of in coming money to qualify. Our farm had been under ag-excemption when we purchased, but it was still a lot of paperwork to turn it over.
I have super access to shows. HITS is about 45’ drive with trailer.
We pay $6 for 1st cut $7 for second that’s delivered and stacked.
Most trainers do go to Florida in the winter. Courtney King Dye stays local
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Lucassb, your message box is full.[/QUOTE]
Sorry! Just cleaned it out. Should be OK now 
Are self-care places a thing there? That could be an option since I’m used to doing my own horses anyway
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Are self-care places a thing there? That could be an option since I’m used to doing my own horses anyway[/QUOTE]
There are self care places, but sometimes they aren’t in the best of shape. They don’t always have an indoor, a well maintained barn, etc. I’ve heard this from people I know who board at self care places.
If you are competitive rider and want to save some money in the short term, you may be able to find co-op’s with other riders in your same situation. I know of one person who is part of a co-op where people trade off with barn responsibilities in order to keep costs down but still have access to good amenities.
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Are self-care places a thing there? That could be an option since I’m used to doing my own horses anyway[/QUOTE]
Where I am they are not. You have to get pretty far out to find that option. Where I am, many barns require full or partial training. If you want to do your own work, your best bet in my area is to rent a house with a small barn on the property, or rent a backyard barn set-up from someone who bought the house, but doesn’t have horses. Amenities will be low, at these sorts of places although there are spectacular trail systems around, and many of these properties are on them.
Thanks, how would you find out about co-ops if you’re not local? Is there a good website to keep track of?
Also, where would barns advertise for trainers or would that generally be word of mouth?
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