
Philadelphia is known for its Revolutionary War-era historical sites like Valley Forge, its large cities like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, its farming regions, some occupied by the Amish, and a (once)-strong industrial history.
With equally large swaths of cities and towns as fields and mountains, Pennsylvania is a rich and varied state, as well as a worthy travel destination. Pennsylvania is bordered by the states of New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, and Ohio.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a geographically diverse state with a Great Lake on one shore and a major seaport on the other. The climate of Pennsylvania is pleasant, with cold, often snowy winters, mild to hot, humid summers, and gorgeous green springtimes, and most notably, spectacular displays of colorful autumn foliage.
A study released in the summer of 2003 by Penn State University shows that Pennsylvania's horse industry is massive and thriving, contributing big bucks to the state economy. And it's preserving more than a million acres of state farmland.
The state is home to more than 214,900 horses.
The study shows the total value of Pennsylvania's horses more than doubled since 1990, from $620 million to $1.3 billion. The industry's total investment in land, horses, buildings, trucks, trailers, tack and other assets, is a whopping $9.5 billion.
Not included in the study was money spent by residents of other states and countries who come to Pennsylvania to ride or compete. The Pennsylvania National Horse Show estimates that out of state competitors spend $40 million each year on hotels, meals, shopping, and more during that show alone.
Among the study's most interesting findings is that the amount of land devoted to horses totals 1,140,000 acres, valued at $4.8 billion.
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Rostraver, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Beth Ann Fuhrer , Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
Burgettstown, Washington County, Pennsylvania
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McMurray, Washington County, Pennsylvania
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Benton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
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Ambler, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Petrina Unger , Kurfiss Sotheby's International
Petrolia, Butler County, Pennsylvania
Jan Stevens , Coldwell Banker Realty
Grove City, Mercer County, Pennsylvania
Robyn Jones , Piatt Sotheby's International Realty
Parkesburg, Chester County, Pennsylvania
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Quakertown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Carol C. Dorey Real Estate, Inc. , Carol C. Dorey Real Estate, Inc.
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Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
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