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Location, Location, Location: At Home in the Saddle

Kim Fredericks

May 3, 2004


At American Ranch in Prescott, Ariz., an activities director plans family excursions that will create lasting memories—trail rides on the community’s private network of trails, picnics, fly-fishing, overnights in tepees or tents, music beneath the stars, and astronomy lessons. 

For the Clydes, riding opens up new vistas and new friendships. “We have met other couples who ride, and we go on trail rides with them,” says Clyde. “Sometimes we don’t even stay on the trail.” (Click image to enlarge)

FACTS & STATS
AMERICAN RANCH
Property: 188 homesites on 1 to 5 acres priced from $170,000 to $500,000.
Amenities: Community center, pool, fitness facility, basketball court, sand volleyball, tennis, children’s playground and 10 miles of trails that connect to 10,000 acres of national forest.
Equine pursuits: Two 20-stall barns, outdoor and indoor riding arenas, roping and training facilities and turnout pastures.
Contact: 866.895.9500; www.americanranch.com.


BAY HARBOR
Property: 25 neighborhoods with homes priced from $600,000 to $15 million.
Amenities: Yacht club, golf club, pedestrian village and swim club.
Equine pursuits: 36 matted stalls, indoor and outdoor arenas, dressage arena, events, clinics, pony camp, carriage rides, horses for lease, daily turnout and tack storage.
Contact: 231.439.2000, www.bayharbor.com.


LAS CAMPANAS
Property:
1,306 homesites on 1 to 5 acres priced from $250,000.
Amenities: 26,000-square-foot spa and fitness complex with tennis and swimming, two 18-hole golf courses and a clubhouse with dining.
Equine pursuits: 92-stall barn, indoor and outdoor riding, dressage court, turnout paddocks, heated wash stalls, 3 miles of fenced riding trails and access to 68,000 acres of public land.
Contact: 800.992.4250, www.lascampanas.com.


SADDLE RIDGE RANCH 

Property: 18 homesites on 2 to 3.5 acres priced from $300,000.
Amenities: Private trails for backpacking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Equine pursuits: 18-stall barn with foaling stall and tack room, outdoor corral and grazing pastures.
Contact: Gary Garland, 970.349.7000, www.saddleridgeranch.com.

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