HOBBY HORSE FARMS
Firestone, Colorado
$2,850,000
13.9± Acres
Firestone, Colorado
$2,850,000
13.9± Acres
Hobby Horse Farms is a premier horse boarding and event facility offering nearly 14 acres of well-equipped land and exceptional amenities for both riders and their horses. With an 80-horse capacity and a long history of successful events, this turnkey equestrian business can provide immediate and steady income to its owners as well as significant growth potential and a long-term land investment.
Located in Firestone, Colorado, Hobby Horse Farms is convenient for boarders, staff, and visitors. With its exceptional location, excellent reputation, stunning views of the northern Front Range, and direct access to miles of public riding trails, it’s no surprise that the facility often has a waiting list for boarding services.
For its clients, the property features heated box stalls in the main barn, additional box stalls in two large Quonsets, loafing sheds with runs, and multiple large paddocks for horses that are turned out full-time. The majority of the property is fenced with durable pipe runs and pipe fencing, enhancing both safety and aesthetics.
To support its boarders and event business, the property also features a 200’ x 90’ insulated indoor arena with new skylights and new footing, as well as two large outdoor arenas measuring 300’ x 160’ and 260’ x 110’, providing ample space for equestrian activities of all disciplines. In the past, while the facility has hosted team ropings and junior rodeos, the current focus is on working equitation, dressage, eventing, and jumpers.
For the owners, the property features two manufactured homes perfect for managers or caretakers, along with multiple outbuildings for equipment storage, temporary show stalls, and hay and shavings storage. Most of the equipment necessary to run the business is for sale as well.
As an investment, the facility offers new owners the potential to immediately grow revenue. With the property’s size and prime location, there are numerous opportunities to host additional shows and clinics. Moreover, current boarding rates are likely well below market. In the long-term, Hobby Horse Farms has significant appreciation potential based on demographics alone, as it’s positioned within the immediate growth trajectory of the cities of Frederick and Firestone.
1 Hobby Horse Farms | Firestone, Colorado
• 13.9 ± acres
• 200’ x 90’ insulated indoor arena for year-round riding and training
• Two large outdoor arenas measuring 300’ x 160’ and 260’ x 100’
• Paved road frontage for easy year-round access
• 80-horse capacity facility that regularly has a waiting list of potential boarders
• Pipe runs and pipe fencing throughout the property
• In the path of future development of the cities of Fredrick and Firestone
• Two homes in place for managers, caretakers, or tenants
• Loafing shed with runs and multiple barns for equipment storage, temporary show stalls, and storing hay and shavings
• Numerous opportunities to host shows and clinicians for additional income
• Direct access to an extensive trails for riding off the property
• One Common Share of the New Consolidated Lower Boulder Reservoir and Ditch Company
• 13.9± deeded acres
Zoned both Firestone PUD/Regional Commercial and PUD/Residential-A, the property has many potential future uses. Beyond the tremendous views of the Front Range, this turnkey horseboarding operation is also neighbored by rapidly growing residential neighborhoods, providing a large number of potential clients and future development opportunities.
Stunning views of the Bounder Foothills, Longs Peak, and the Front Range add to the charm of this boarding facility.
• Spacious 200’ x 90’ insulated indoor arena with new skylights and footing, as well as two large outdoor arenas measuring approximately 300’ x 160’ and 260’ x 110’
• Detached 225’ x 50’ Quonset with four box stalls and additional show stalls
• 100’ x 50’ Quonset with 15 box stalls attached to the indoor arena
• 29 indoor heated box stalls (10 with runs)
• 21 outdoor runs
• Multiple large paddocks for horses turned out full-time
• 60’ x 40’ barn for storage
• Two RV hookups
Hobby Horse Farms is a turnkey business with steady monthly income, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to move in and go to work. With below-market boarding rates and many opportunities for additional income, there’s significant potential to grow the business. This is also a long-term investment opportunity, as the property is in the path of growth of the cities of Firestone and Fredrick.
This area of Colorado’s Front Range has a unique history that blends industrial growth with agricultural roots. The town of Firestone was founded in 1904 as a coal mining community named after Harvey Firestone, the founder of Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. The Firestone family played a significant role in the town’s early development, with the Firestone Coal Company becoming the town’s primary employer. Over time, the town grew, with residents farming the area’s fertile land. As the coal industry declined, Firestone transitioned toward a more suburban character, drawing people from nearby cities seeking a quieter, rural lifestyle. Today, the town is known for its family-friendly atmosphere and community-centered events. The nearby town of Frederick shares a similar history. It was initially founded in 1907 and is known for its strong sense of community and connection to the area’s agricultural heritage. Both towns have grown significantly in recent decades, becoming part of the rapidly expanding Denver metropolitan area.
Hobby Horse Farms is located in an equestrian-friendly region of the Front Range and Denver Metropolitan Area, with easy access to nearby riding trails, events, and facilities. Whether you are looking for scenic rides, training opportunities, or competitive events, this area offers a wide range of equestrian activities to choose from.
Local Riding Trails – Numerous trails are accessible directly from the property, including paths through local parks, open spaces, and along the St. Vrain Greenway Trail. These trails allow for leisurely rides and offer opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty of the plains and foothills.
Saint Vrain State Park - About 10 miles northeast of Firestone, near Longmont, Saint Vrain State Park is a popular destination for horseback riding. Several miles of trails wind through the park’s diverse habitats, and scenic views, including wetlands and prairie, make it ideal for enjoying peaceful rides in a natural setting.
Caribou Ranch Open Space - About 25 miles west of Firestone, near Nederland, this open space area offers beautiful trails for horseback riding. These trails provide access to scenic views of the Front Range and the surrounding foothills. It’s a great place for riders to enjoy the outdoors with a more wilderness-focused experience.
Rocky Mountain National Park - About 40 miles northwest of Firestone, near Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park offers world-class riding trails, allowing visitors to explore this stunning park and its wildlife from horseback.
The Firestone area has four distinct seasons, with wide temperature swings due to its semi-arid climate. There are cold winters, warm summers, mild springs and falls, and about 300 sunny days annually.
Climate charts courtesy of https://www.city-data.com/city/Firestone-Colorado.html
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Each of us at Fay loves the land and wants to see it remain a productive agricultural ground and a quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting thoughtful land stewardship, Fay has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitats, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, our clients’ conservation ethics and land-use practices have significantly enhanced our work landscape.
City water and sewer are connected to all of the improvements. The property also has a domestic well, one Common Share of the New Consolidated Lower Boulder Reservoir and Ditch Company, along with 1.66624 shares of Base Line Land & Reservoir Company, which will be conveyed with the land.
Just a short drive from I-25, Hobby Horse Farms offers an ideal location to draw clients from the surrounding residential areas and the wider Denver Metro. Lying just 30 minutes from downtown Denver, 30 minutes from Boulder, and 15 minutes from Longmont, there is no shortage of amenities for the owner and their clientele.
From Denver, take I-25 north to Exit 235 onto State Highway 52 headed east for 0.3 miles. Turn left, headed north on Silver Birch Boulevard for 3 miles. Turn right headed east on Bella Rosa Parkway for 0.2 miles. The entrance is on your right.
The property is less than 45 minutes from Denver International Airport, allowing easy travel access to flights across the globe.
Hobby Horse Farms is a 13.9± acre, 80-horse boarding and event facility and turnkey business that can provide immediate and steady income to its owners as well as a long-term land investment. Located in a rapidly developing area and positioned within the immediate growth trajectory of the cities of Frederick and Firestone, Hobby Horse Farms has significant appreciation potential based on demographics alone.
In the short term, the facility offers new owners the potential to immediately grow revenue. With the property’s large size and prime location, there are numerous opportunities to host additional shows and clinics. Moreover, current boarding rates are likely well below market. In the meantime, the property is ready for new owners to take over, with all of the necessary facilities, a well-established, low-maintenance clientele, and returning annual events.
Don’t miss this opportunity to own and grow one of the Front Range’s best horseboarding and event facilities.
This is an exclusive co-listing with Fay and Denver Foothills Property at Compass. Please contact Joette Schalla ALC at (719) 469-8374 | jschalla@fayranches.com or Nick Melzer, JD at (720) 725-1235 | nick.melzer@compass.com to schedule a showing. Listing agents must be present at all showings. To view other properties we have listed, please visit our web page at www.fayranches.com.
$2,850,000 Cash
Conventional Financing 1031 Exchange
Offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classification, carrying capacities, maps, etc., is intended only as a general guideline and has been provided by the owners and other sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction.
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