Mood Board | Elevated Equestrian Style

Canning Properties Group – Sotheby’s International Realty – Carmel Brokerage

Perhaps the purest expression of strength, freedom, and beauty is a horse galloping across an open pasture. This could be why so many make equestrian homes such a high aspiration: these properties embody grace, grandeur, and leisure—all the same attributes as horses themselves. They spell a lifestyle of effortless elegance and natural majesty.

The Rugged Appeal of Rustic Wood

Canning Properties Group – Sotheby’s International Realty – Carmel Brokerage

As it would be improper to retain horses in an artificial environment, equine enclosures should employ natural surfaces and elements—but these should also be extended throughout the home as a unifying theme. Using salvaged timber lends an inspired touch of hand-hewn, rural charm to an otherwise immaculate country estate.

Barns Become Creative, Social Spaces

Graham Sarasy – Healdsburg Sotheby’s International Realty

One of the hallmarks of an equestrian home is expansive acreage—and with it, buildings and amenities that support animal husbandry. In many cases, there may be opportunities to creatively repurpose extra spaces. For example, turn a hayloft into an artist’s loft, or redecorate an unused barn as a unique entertainment space to host gatherings and wow guests.

A Pristine Setting for Horse and House

Logan Wilson and Brayden Klein – Sotheby’s International Realty Canada

The greatest equestrian properties are set in locations that provide enriching, engaging experiences for horses and homeowners alike, through gorgeous views and verdant riding trails. After all, it’s not enough to simply ensure horses have comfortable enclosures. These vibrant, intelligent animals are the very antithesis of monotony; they require mental stimulation for a high quality of life.

Derby-Worthy Decoration and Decorum

Scott Aurich – Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

Thanks in part to generations of royal participation, attendance, and endorsement, equestrian sporting events rank among the most prestigious in the world. As a result, properties that embrace this old-world glamor in the design of their equestrian facilities are especially desirable.

Picturesque Paddocks and Landscapes

Patricia Kramer and Cathy Gilchrist-Colmar – Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty

An equestrian estate provides homeowners with the pinnacle of indoor-outdoor living, which is why landscape architecture is just as important as the home’s structural architecture. Lush gardens that include native grasses, flowers, shrubs, and trees provide idyllic sanctuaries for people and their animals to relax, indulge, and explore.

When crafted to the most exacting aesthetic standards, equestrian homes are so much more than large country houses with accommodations for horses. Instead, they’re a holistic experience that enables their residents—human and nonhuman alike—to enjoy a life of serenity, autonomy, and endless adventure.

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