Photo courtesy: Serosun Farms, Hampshire, IL

Horseback Riding

Serosun Farms, located in Hampshire, Illinois has built a state-of-the-art equestrian facility, shown in the above photo, which was designed to be a boarding and training facility for both competitive and recreational riders. Serosun offers world-class trainers a holistic approach to horse care, emphasizing the physical, nutritional, and social aspects of horse care.Residents of the 400-acre agrihood can enjoy 8 miles of trails along picturesque countryside.

Prairie Crossingin Grayslake, Illinois, has 10 miles of riding trails, and residents can enjoy a heated lounge and tack room inside the 13-stall stable.Serenbein Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia, offers miles of riding trails, and residents can purchase lot sizes large enough to include a horse stable.

Dry Creek Ranch in Boise, Idaho, has horse stables and an equestrian facility where residents can enjoy dressage, western pleasure riding, lessons, and competitions. Groomed trails are located throughout the neighborhood. Dry Creek Ranch’s larger home lots provide an option for residents to construct modest horse stables.

The Cliffs at Mountain Park, Marietta, South Carolina, includes an equestrian centerat Keowee Vineyards, offering stables, riding rings, and training. Residents have access to more than 200 miles of riding trails throughout the Jocassee Gorges Wilderness Area. The Cliffs is located close to the renownedTryon International Equestrian Center.

Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina, has an equestrian facility that includes a covered arena, outdoor lawn, and dressage area. Horseback riding is available atBalsam Mountain Preserve in Sylva, North Carolina,Bundoran Farm in North Garden, Virginia, andPendry NatirarResidences in Peapack, New Jersey. Two new agrihoods with plans to include equestrian facilities areThe Grow in Orlando, Florida, andAgape in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Residents of Agape will be able to board a horse or other animal.

Walking, Biking, Hiking

Agrihoods are built for healthy lifestyles, and you’ll see outdoor trails for walking, biking, and hiking in just about every community. Urban agrihoods, including rental apartments, have connections to trails. Many agrihood trails are bordered by edible landscapes, fruit and nut orchards where residents are free to enjoy a healthy snack.

Photo courtesy: Miralon, Palm Springs, CA

Miralon, a new agrihood by Freehold Communities in Palm Springs, California, has planted 7,000 olive trees within its 300 acres. The 7 miles of walking trails are recreated from the cart paths of a former golf course. Trails are surrounded by species of Spanish, Italian, and California olives, as well as citrus groves, dog parks, and gardens. Pictured above are the mature olive trees.

Balsam Mountain Preserveagrihood in Sylva, N