Tag: financial

The Rise of Multi-Use Horse Properties: How Buyers Are Blending Lifestyle, Income, and Land

admin — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:53:16 +0000

A New Kind of Equestrian Buyer

Today’s equestrian buyer isn’t just searching for a beautiful barn and a few acres—they’re looking for flexibility, functionality, and financial sustainability.

Across the country, we’re seeing a noticeable shift: buyers want properties that support both their passion for horses and their long-term lifestyle goals. Whether it’s offsetting costs, creating income streams, or building a business, multi-use horse properties are quickly becoming the new standard.

Butte, Longtime Fasig-Tipton Controller, Dies at 75

admin — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:42:33 +0000

Don Butte oversaw Fasig-Tipton's accounting and financial operations for 40 years. The native of Kentucky, had retired in 2021 and relocated to Southwest Florida to be near the beaches he loved.

Boarding Costs vs. Owning a Horse Property: When Does It Make Financial Sense?

admin — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:09:11 +0000

For many equestrians, the dream of owning a horse property starts the same way—standing in a boarding aisle, writing another monthly check, and wondering: “At what point does it make more sense to just buy my own place?”

With boarding costs steadily rising across the country, more riders are doing the math—and realizing that ownership may not be as far out of reach as it once seemed.

Let’s break it down.

Hawthorne Financial Woes Imperil Chicago-Area Racing

admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:37:11 +0000

Chicago-area horse racing faces a potential life-or-death deadline in February amid financial woes at Hawthorne Race Course.