Why the Treasure Valley is Great for Horses

  Credit: Alice Aksenova The Treasure Valley is home to a vibrant equestrian community and has an array of riding, training, and boarding facilities as well as countless horse-friendly trails. Whether you're experienced with horses or a novice rider, you are sure to find a place for your equine passion in the Treasure Valley.   Riding, training, and boarding facilities: The Treasure Valley boasts a variety of riding, training, and boarding options for your horses. These facilities are scattered around the valley and offer a range of amenities and services. Whether you're seeking professional training, a home for your beloved horse, or riding lessons for you or your family, there is a place for that in the Treasure Valley. Some options include:   Eicher Horsemanship - 9236 ID-44, Middleton, ID 83644 Offering riding lessons and horse training, this academy is highly recommended by its customers for both beginners and experienced riders. Customers are “extremely pleased” with the horse training offered, as stated in a review.    Stellar Ranch - 6734 E. Greenhurst Rd. Nampa, Idaho 83687 Stellar Ranch offers riding lessons, boarding, and horse training. On top of these services, this ranch is a charity that offers equine-assisted therapy to veterans and others in need. At Stellar Ranch, you can get your equine needs met while supporting a charity helping veterans and others get back on their feet.   Arabians West - 2045 E Amity Rd, Meridian, Idaho Arabians West is a full-service horse facility offering boarding, riding, and training with both outdoor and indoor facilities. Despite the name, this facility works with all breeds of horses and offers professional training in Halter, English, and Western riding.   Horseback Riding Trails: The Treasure Valley is full of scenic trails waiting to be explored on horseback. Meandering through the Boise foothills and up to Bogus Basin, these trails have vistas of rolling hills, forested pockets, and high desert expanses that are breathtaking. Whether you are an experienced rider looking for a challenge or a beginner looking for a gentle ride, the horseback trails in the Treasure Valley have something for everyone.    Boise Foothills The Boise Foothills have almost all of their pedestrian trails open to equestrian use. Some trails offer wider paths and better sight distances than others, and a list of the best trails for horseback riding in the foothills is offered by Ridge-to-Rivers that includes Table Rock, Peggy’s, Homestead Trail, and Corrals.    Bogus Basin Most of the trails at Bogus Basin Recreation Area are multi-use and open to horseback riders in the summer months. You can start from the Bogus Basin Recreation Area trailhead or the Frontier Point Nordic Lodge at Bogus Basin. Bogus does offer some trails that are downhill biking only, so make sure you stick to multi-use trails while enjoying this beautiful mountain.    Available Horse Properties: 3676 W Deerfield Drive, Eagle, ID 83616 This stunning home is within the prestigious Buckhorn Estates and sits on 5 acres of fully-fenced land featuring a 2-stall horse barn and an expansive grazing pasture for your beloved horse. The home itself is a masterpiece, with 6 bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen, and sophisticated modern finishes. Gorgeous hardwood floors and expansive windows highlight this home's lush surroundings and solidify it as a dream-worthy farmhouse.   Missouri Avenue, Nampa, ID 83686  This 109-acre lot of Idaho landscape offers exciting possibilities, including continued farming use, building a dream residence surrounded by rolling pastures and views, building equestrian facilities, and more. This land can be made into exactly what fits your needs, with plenty of room for all of your horses to live large.    7788 W Cardinal Drive, Boise, ID 83714  This newly built high-end Craftsman home sits within Dry Creek Ranch. Set within the rolling expanse of the foothills, this distinguished community features inspiring views, miles of trails, an organic community farm, pools & parks, and an equestrian arena and riding trails... all located just one mile from Eagle. Dry Creek Ranch also offers boarding facilities for your horses, on top of the arena available for riding lessons and miles of trails! This community is the perfect place for you and your horses to live a life of luxury.

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5 Events in Boise & Beyond - September 8th - 10th

Credit: Valeria Ushakova 5 Events in Boise & Beyond 1. Beer & Bacon Festival Where: Expo Idaho When: Saturday, September 9 Time: 1:00 - 5:00 pm EVENT DETAILS HERE   2. 69th Annual Art in the Park Where: Julia Davis Park When: Friday - Sunday Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm EVENT DETAILS HERE   3. Boise Outdoor Expo Where: Ford Idaho Center When: Friday - Sunday Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm EVENT DETAILS HERE   4. Boise State First Game Fiesta Where: Bronco Lane (BSU Parking Lot) When: Saturday, September 9 Time: 2:00 - 5:00 pm EVENT DETAILS HERE   5. Patriot Day Car Show Where: Garden Plaza of Valley View When: Saunday, September 10 Time: 10:00 am - 1:30 pm EVENT DETAILS HERE

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Homes in Golf Course Communities

Credit: Edward Goeters Golf course living is favored by many and there’s no question why: living on a golf course offers expansive green vistas of well-manicured greens and fairways, quiet evenings on the deck, and close proximity to the amenities of the course and clubhouse that can come with being a homeowner. If this sounds like the life you want to be living, check out these listings in Golf Course communities in Boise!   1275 E Broadstone Court 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 2,308 sf   1560 E Nines Point Lane  6 Bed | 6.5 Bath | 6,775 sf   500 E Balmoral Road  4 Bed | 3.5 Bath | 3,909 sf   4416 N Burnside Place 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 2,951 sf   4515 W Hillcrest Drive  4 Bed | 3.5 Bath | 4,422 sf   3900 W Hillcrest Drive 4 Bed | 3.5 Bath | 4,085 sf   River Club 2022 - Parcel C  1.33 acre lot ON THE BOISE RIVER

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