Land Use Planning – Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late!
There was a time when equestrians did not need to be concerned about development...
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Development by Design: Land Use Planning Regulation in Rural Communities
A brief overview of land use planning: rationale, costs & benefits
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DRAFT Polk County, NC Comprehensive Plan
This link is the DRAFT Polk County, NC comprehensive plan which is equine friendly as it addresses a number of issues of benefit to horsemen and horse farm owners. Sections of note include:
III. D. Equine Industry, Page III-20
IV. A. Recreation, Page IV-8
IV. B. Farmland Preservation Areas, Page IV-41
V. D. 3 Parks & Recreational Facilities, Page V-10
VI. A. Conservation Sector (C1), Page VI-3
VI B. Greenspace Sector (C2), Page VI-4
VI. C. Restricted Growth Sector (G1), Page VI-5
VII Policies: Farmland Preservation, Page VII-4. VII-11
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King County WA 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update
See Chapter Three - Rural Legacy and Natural Resource Lands, section/page 3-13 deals specifically with equine land use planning.
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Brownsboro Area Plan (Oldham County, KY)
Read the 2008 Brownsboro Area Plan (Oldham County, KY) and their community vision, planning process, and area plan recommendations. Protection of rural character and equine activities are addressed.
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"Farm Land Protection Toolbox"
The American Farm Land Trust has prepared a Fact Sheet entitled "Farm Land Protection Toolbox" that addresses a number of planning and zoning tools to protect farmland.
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Diseases of Humans and Horses (Zoonosis)
The authors become concerned about information being provided to the public about the extent to which horses pose threats to human health from exposure to manure deposited on public trails.
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Model State Resolution: Montana Recognizes the Historical, Cultural, and Economic Value of Horse Activities
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Washington State Horse Park Becomes a Reality
Land donation and state funding arrangements are finalized and work will begin on building the State's premier equine competition and recreation facilities...
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US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration's Equestrian Trails Policy
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) receives occasional inquiries about equestrian and other nonmotorized...
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A Land Use Planning Primer for Equestrians - Our Future Depends Upon It
Land use planning is an important activity that assists a community grow and function in the manner that is needed and desired by its residents.
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Here Today, Gone Tomorrow! Is Your Competition Venue Protected From Development?
The excitement builds as you travel to the competition or show.
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Developers, Government, and Conservation Groups Working Together? It Can Happen
How the Millstone Trailblazers, an advocacy group only three years old, had their trail plan adopted and included in master plans.
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Equestrian Community Zoning
Zoning issues, "horse friendly", research, reviews and summaries of various communities and pertinent underlying provisions of a sampling of zoning and land use ordinances favorable to equestrians from throughout the country, summarizes approaches and actions the local equestrian community can take to foster such ordinances.
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The $50,000 Pony
Read the story of the $50,000 pony
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Horizon Farm: Partnerships & Cooperation Save the Farm!
Protecting 421 acres of Horizon Farm in Barrington Hills, IL, created possibly the largest private land conservation easement in the state of Illinois. This effort is the result of the joint efforts of the McGinley family, the Barrington Hills Conservation Trust (BHCTrust), The Conservation Foundation and the Equine Land Conservation Resource (ELCR).
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When is a Horse Farm Really a Farm?
To many people, equine operations look, smell and feel like farms. In urbanizing areas where rising land values and low commodity prices are squeezing traditional agricultural enterprises, horse operations are emerging as a significant part of the working landscape. But are horses agriculture?
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Local Governments Recognize Advantages of Land Acquisition Planning Corlands is the acquisition arm of the Openlands Project, based in the greater Chicagoland area. Much of their operations and research is directly applicable to all areas of the country - whether city, suburban, or countryside.
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Horse-Related Zoning Battles - How to Launch a Strategy so that Everybody Wins
Zoning battles can arise in any community.
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How to Buy Horse-Friendly Real Estate Without Buying a Land Use Lawsuit
Imagine spending many thousands - or even millions - of dollars to buy land with the goal of stabling your horses on it, only to learn after the fact that the zoning regulations forbid the use you planned. Or worse, imagine having to invest heavily in legal fees, abandon your plans, or sell the property because your dreams cannot become reality.
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Sprawl: Who are the Bad Guys?
In our culture, we like clearly defined good guys and bad guys
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HORSE-FRIENDLY ZONING: What it Is and How to Preserve It
The problem is serious. It affects the horse industry on a national level and threatens ...
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