Douglas County: Colorado’s Equestrian Dream

Douglas County is in many ways the center of equestrian activity in the metro Denver region. Few other areas can boast of so many horse parks, equestrian clubs and wide open spaces of trails for riding as Douglas County. From Parker to Castle Rock to Sedalia and Larkspur, Douglas county is a place you can live the equestrian dream.

Here you’ll find the amazing trails at Cherry Creek State Park, including Cherry Creek Regional Trail, Perimeter Trail and Shop Creek Trail. In nearby Parker, you’ll also find two of the most notable equestrian parks in the state of Colorado, Salisbury Equestrian Park and Colorado Horse Park. There is also Chatfield State Park, Castlewood Canyon, as well as Indian Creek Trail in Pike National Forest.

There are several horse communities that have grown up in and around Douglas County. Along with Parker’s two major equestrian parks, you can see Ponderosa Hills, Forest Hills and Ponderosa East, all of which are ideal for horse activity and have a number of residents who own and care for horses. Over near Castle Rock, you’ll find a number of horse communities like Bell Mountain Ranch, Keene Ranch and Castle Mesa West. The areas of Franktown, Sedalia, Littleton and Larkspur are all known for their equestrian-friendly areas, and many residents participate in equestrian activities.  Other cities in Douglas County include Highlands Ranch, Castle Pines and Lone Tree.

The crowned jewel of the area, in equestrian terms, has to be the Colorado Horse Park. This facility offers visitors the opportunity to participate in many equestrian activities, and it’s also a wonderful way for people who are new to the equestrian world to explore their dreams. The Colorado Horse Park is the host of the North American Junior and Young Riders Championships, which is the first step for young riders who wish to become Olympic equestrians. The part features clinics as well as educational events for riders of all ages, and has even been host to the Accord Riders with Disabilities twice.

If you’re passionate about horses and want to live in a community that is supportive and friendly to your equestrian ideals, you need to check out Douglas County. There’s sure to be a community that fits you perfectly.

Brian Kinkade is a broker and team lead with Cherry Creek Professionals Realty, a full service Denver real estate firm. His team specializes in Denver equestrian properties, luxury homes, and International real estate sales. Brian invites you to visit his website for more information.