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Douglas County Barns and Horses Make our Western Suburbs

Do you know there are more horses in Douglas County Colorado than anywhere west of the Mississippi River? Although we are between Denver and Colorado Springs, you’ll see lots of barns in Douglas County. Horse barns and facilities overlook small acreage properties, farms and ranches and farms. Then, too, a broad range of equestrian activities and excellent horse trail systems give Douglas County its unique flavor. Let’s say it’s Western Suburban.

Barns in Douglas County

Just take a ride down Highways 83, 86, or 105. Passing along the farms and ranches, you’ll see dozens of bucolic horse barns and fabulous equestrian facilities. We built one on a large property in Parker, an equestrian facility fit for its champion owners. Alan Randa and Sapphire Construction, Inc. in Castle Rock enjoy tailoring each horse project to the dreams of the owners. We also remodel existing barns and add additional barn space.

Horses in Action

If you love horses, you’ll love Douglas County. In Parker and Castle Rock, the Mounted Patrol horseback sheriffs are on duty for large outdoor events and for parades and ceremonies. The Mounted Patrol also works Search & Rescue.

Extraordinary activities for horses and riders are available in Douglas County. In May, the Colorado Horse Park in Parker hosted a trio of national classic events. And they offer continual events and activities. LEG events like Jump for a Cure add variety to the options. The Douglas County Fairground hosts events, too.

Douglas County Properties for Barns and Horses

It’s not hard to find a place to build your barn and get involved in equestrian activities. A gamut of horse properties extends from the Rocky Mountains east into the High Plains of Elbert County. And you have an advocate. The Douglas/Elbert Horse Council advocates for the Douglas County trail systems. Families engage in 4-H and the equine elite open boarding and training facilities. You might be one, dreaming up a new indoor horse arena?

Here’s one ready-made. The real estate market today lists a ranch in the foothills with a huge ranch-style home, rolling green pastures, and a 10-stall horse barn. The barn includes a tack room, a feed room, two wash bays, a laundry room, a bathroom with a shower, a kitchen, a private office, a storage area for equipment, and a woodworking shop. For Douglas County families, the price tag could put this horse property out of reach. But if you want your own dream design, give us a call.

Equestrians also happen upon single-family homes on 3 to 10 acres. These properties and rural subdivision covenants often allow a horse or two. That’s when you can plan your own horse barn and/or arena.

Equestrian Communities

Multiple sizes and types of horse facilities can be found in Douglas County. The horse community boasts a pleasant social aspect. It starts with a horse and its rider or trainer. Equestrians enjoy wonderful communities through participation in their disciplines and leisure activities, like trail riding. The Rocky Mountain settings along the Front Range make it easy.

Unique Ways to Practice with Horses

Douglas County horse facilities differ quite a bit. For example, Creekside Equestrian Company sits along Cherry Creek. The owners created a horse facility for their daughters and expanded it into a boarding facility with friends. For those who want lessons, Legacy Equestrians offers a full schedule of private and group lessons. The owner studied equine entrepreneurship.

In a place like Black Kettle Ranch and you’ve entered the world of Western Dressage. This equestrian facility offers boarding, breeding, clinics, lessons, and training. Come to Learn to Speak Horse! Another example is Aurum Difference. You might say this facility emphasizes a kind of equestrian yoga, a kind of oneness with the force of nature and the horse. These few sample horse facilities show how unique they are.

Fitting Horse Barns and Properties

Our horses live a good life here in the Western Suburban landscape of Douglas County. We don’t see wild, roaming horses. Rather, our horse barns and facilities look out on rich green pastures and outstanding scenery. And we’re just minutes from metropolitan amenities.

Barn Builders and Remodeling

For information about equestrian buildings in Central Colorado, contact Sapphire Construction, Inc. at (303) 619-7213. Our team custom designs each building using high-quality, engineer-tested materials from Lester Buildings.