IOWA HORSE COMMUNITY - please help!

[gracey_k]

Having horses, things have to be planned out in advance! I live in Southern Arizona with 6 horses and am interviewing for a job in Johnston, Iowa! 1300 miles away, completely different climate! (What is snow?!) :eek:

I am looking for a few things, first and foremost: someone up there who can guide me in finding a property to rent with horse accommodations? Maybe a place to board??? But with 6, boarding is a bit insane. I’m not someone that will be unloading horses (or dogs, cats, goats, etc) due to a life change!

[Zevida]

You might want to put “Iowa” in the subject line to get some help there, to get the attention of people in Iowa. Good luck!

[Sail_Away]

@gracey_k;8767153

(What is snow?!)

Cold sand.

[IronwoodFarm]

I googled Des Moines Iowa farmette and this site came up: http://desmoinesacreages.com/

I would contact this real estate agent since she seems to specialize in farms and has an equine page with links to local farms and suppliers.

[gracey_k]

Thanks for the replies thus far, I have heard of a couple trainers and am looking at available properties in the area! I am headed up today for my in-person interview.

[GrayCatFarm]

Ah, you need to contact Sparky Boy on the forum. She moved from Maryland to West Des Moines several years ago. I was an enabler. As of her last posting, she has accepted the cookies and gone to the dark side. Fox hunting led to eventing. Gasp. You can find everything in Iowa. North Hills Hunt. Large eventing community. Strong dressage community with many clinics by FEI level trainers. Hunter jumper is well represented. Western and endurance, too, but I don’t know as much. FieldDay and Hungarian Hippo are good to contact as well. PM me!

[wireweiners]

So are you going to work at Pioneer?

[gracey_k]

[QUOTE=GrayCatFarm;8776733]
PM me![/QUOTE]

You got it ! Thanks for the input. I have seen lots of barns and horses there but still don’t know anyone! Hopefully that will soon change!

[gracey_k]

[QUOTE=wireweiners;8776762]
So are you going to work at Pioneer?[/QUOTE]

Yes, that is the plan! Are you familiar with the area? Hopefully I get the offer! I know someone over there fairly well, keep your fingers crossed! It is a good gig!

[wireweiners]

[QUOTE=gracey_k;8778040]
Yes, that is the plan! Are you familiar with the area? Hopefully I get the offer! I know someone over there fairly well, keep your fingers crossed! It is a good gig![/QUOTE]

I worked for them about 30 years ago. At that time the area around Johnston was relatively rural. I’m sure its changed a lot since then. I really liked Iowa except for winter and even that wasn’t too bad. Good luck.

[gracey_k]

[QUOTE=wireweiners;8778335]
I worked for them about 30 years ago. At that time the area around Johnston was relatively rural. I’m sure its changed a lot since then. I really liked Iowa except for winter and even that wasn’t too bad. Good luck.[/QUOTE]

Spinoff from being horse related but how did you like working at Pioneer?! I realize it has been a while

[Sparky_Boy]

I’m sending you a pm about a farm for sale.

[wireweiners]

[QUOTE=gracey_k;8778399]
Spinoff from being horse related but how did you like working at Pioneer?! I realize it has been a while :)[/QUOTE]

I really didn’t like it but I think it was due to problems within my department (legal) and the fact that I just didn’t like corporate culture. It was an independent company then, now is part of Dupont. I do wish they’d give me the retirement they owe me.

[wireweiners]

[QUOTE=gracey_k;8778399]
Spinoff from being horse related but how did you like working at Pioneer?! I realize it has been a while :)[/QUOTE]

I really didn’t like it but I think it was due to problems within my department (legal) and the fact that I just didn’t like corporate culture. It was an independent company then, now is part of Dupont. I do wish they’d give me the retirement they owe me.

[gracey_k]

[QUOTE=wireweiners;8778539]
I really didn’t like it but I think it was due to problems within my department (legal) and the fact that I just didn’t like corporate culture. It was an independent company then, now is part of Dupont. I do wish they’d give me the retirement they owe me.[/QUOTE]
Sorry about all that! I hope they give you the retirement you deserve also!