Horse Property Glossary

Definitions of the terms that come up in every horse property transaction — zoning classifications, financing concepts, appraisal language, and land use definitions.

Property Types

• What Is Horse Property?
• Equestrian Property
• Income-Producing Horse Property
• Mixed-Use Horse Property
• Rural Property Classification
• Horse Training Facility
• Horse Boarding

Zoning & Land Use

• Agricultural Zoning
• Residential Zoning and Horses
• Conditional Use Permit
• Deed Restrictions
• Horse Density Limits
• Setback Requirements
• Acreage
• Usable Land
• Turnout

Facilities

• Barn
• Horse Arena
• Arena Footing
• Mare Motel
• Septic System
• Drainage

Water

• Water Rights
• Well Water
• Hauled Water

Financing & Appraisal

• Horse Property Appraisal
• Comparable Sales
• Down Payment
• Loan-to-Value Ratio
• Liability Insurance

Related

• Horse Property Buying Guides
• Horse Property Q&A
• Horse Property Financing Guide
• Horse Property Markets