New England Horse Properties

I previewed this property today at a Brokers' Open House in Legal Seafoods! Yum!

On 2.3 pretty, level acres, this property features a 2-year-old 28' x 50' barn (pictured here) with electricity and a loft. It is currently configured for cars and tool storage, but as you can see from this photo, it would be a great horse barn, too.

The home itself is an expanded 9-room cape with 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a 3-season sunroom, and about 2600 square feet of living space.

It is listed at $599,000.

I'd be happy to provide more information, including a copy of the MLS listing sheet, upon request.

I always spend Labor Day weekend basking in horses at the Saratoga Race Course, feeling like I'm in heaven for a few all-too-brief idyllic days.

I typically get up before dawn so I can be at the track by 7:00am to watch the horses jog, gallop, and work out for a few hours.

On Saturday morning, September 2nd, I was lucky enough to get this shot of the graded stakes-winning mare, NOBLE STELLA (GER), as she stood serenely taking in the workout scene, before galloping around the mile and an eighth track, in preparation for her appearance in today's Glens Falls Handicap (G3), run on the turf at a mile and three eighths.

I'm pleased to report that this classy five-year-old mare emerged as a two-length victor, on a turf course labeled as "good," after the recent rains, boosting her earnings to over $643,000.

--Maureen

Susan Richards, author of Chosen by a Horse, will appear at The Concord Bookshop on Sunday, September 10th at 3:00pm, to read from this new memoir.

From the bookjacket: "A new chapter opens for Susan Richards when she agrees to care for an abused horse rescued by the local SPCA. . .this is a book for anyone who has ever loved a horse, and for everyone who has ever lost a loved one."

Eye of the Storm Equine Rescue, a nonprofit volunteer center that cares for horses who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned, will be having an Open House and Tack Sale on Saturday, May 20th from 10:30am to 4:00pm (if you go, you'll have time to get home for the Preakness!).

It's an opportunity to visit the 10 horses currently in residence, and browse through the organization's collection of new and used tack, with everything from blankets to saddles. The proceeds will help to support the upkeep of the rescue horses.

Eye of the Storm is located at 65 White Pond Rd. in Stow, just off Rte. 117 , not far from Erickson's Ice Cream in Maynard.

An 11-acre horse property, abutting 300 acres of private trails, has just been listed on Randall Road in Berlin. It includes a 4-stall barn, grain barn, toolhouse, eight paddocks, and two ponds. Built in 1996, the one-bedroom home has central air, hardwood floors throughout, and a finished walkout lower level. The package is listed at $819,000. Please call us if you'd like more information, or to arrange a private preview.

My 28 year old Arabian mare, Emazing Grace, has been diagnosed with Cushings. I'm starting the research process to figure out how to deal with this unpleasant development. My veterinarian recommended that I contact White Haven Farm in Upton, MA. I don't know if I wasn't paying attention or if he didn't really tell me what to expect but what I found is White Haven Farm.

I called this morning and left a voice mail for Donna White who returned my call very quickly.
She is my new best friend! There is so much to learn but Donna has been on this trip more than a few times and put my feet on the path.

If you have a horse with Cushings, or think you do, I would urge you to check out the website.
And call Donna...you'll have a new best friend also!

Gwen

The fully equipped, state-of-the-art 10-acre equestrian facility on Highland Street in Berlin that has been on the market for $2.2 million (originally $2.4 million) was reduced today to $1,899,000.

The farm offers an attractive package for the equine enthusiast, including a mid-19th century 11-room colonial home, a 20-stall barn with 12x12 and 12x14 stalls and a heated and air-conditioned tack room, kitchen, lounge, office and bath, a 70x180 indoor arena, an outdoor arena, an outdoor arena, and several paddocks.

Please contact us if you'd like to see it, or are interested in receiving additional information.