Welcome to the Buckeye State. Ohio is a Midwestern state located in the Great Lakes region. Despite its smaller nature as only the 34th largest state in terms of landmass, Ohio is actually the 7th most populated state in the country with a population of approximately 11.7 million people.
Every year, Ohio hosts to the largest single-breed horse show in the world. The All American Quarter Horse Congress is hosted by the American Quarter Horse Association, attracting over 600,000 people and generating nearly $400 million dollars. Attendees enjoy horse show classes ranging from Western Pleasure to Trail classes, in addition to youth contests, horse sales, special events, and fantastic shopping at the trade show.
Ohio has a horse population of about 249,200, making it the 4th most populous state in the country when it comes to horses. It also has the 6th most horses per square mile in the country with 7.5 horses per square mile of land.
Ohio offers a variety of equestrian properties ranging from small hobby farms to large-scale boarding and training facilities. The cost of living in Ohio is 11% lower than the national average, with housing being 28% lower than the national average. Your dollar can stretch further towards your dream equestrian estate in comparison to other states. Plus, Ohio equestrians often enjoy scenic trail rides, foxhunting or eventing across the rolling terrain, or cheering on Thoroughbred/Quarter Horse races due to the state’s central location to many racetracks.
If you’re looking for horse properties or horse farms in Ohio, please don’t hesitate to search through our listing of Ohio properties. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us or get in touch with one of our real estate agents. We can’t wait to hear from you!
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Horse Population: 249,200 horses |
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Acres Used for Horse-Related Activities: 409,100 acres |
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Population: 11,464,042 |
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Land area: 40,948 sq. miles |
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Capita: Columbus |
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Counties: 88 |
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Highest Point : Campbell Hill: 1,550 feet |
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Lowest Point : Ohio River: 433 feet |
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5 Largest Cities : |
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Somerville, Butler County, Ohio
Brian Revalee , RE/MAX Alpha Real Estate
Louisville, Stark County, Ohio
KIKO Auctioneers & Realtors , Kiko Auctioneers
Goshen, Clermont County, Ohio
Gina Dubell-Smith , eXp Realty
Blanchester, Clermont County, Ohio
Dan Young , eXp Realty
Deerfield, Portage County, Ohio
David Ayers & Nick Zawitz , The Agency Cleveland
Amanda, Fairfield County, Ohio
Cindy Collins , Key Realty
Navarre, Stark County, Ohio
Todd Bosley , Coldwell Banker
New Richmond, Clermont County, Ohio
Diane Kallmeyer , Huff Realty
Lisbon, Columbiana County, Ohio
KIKO Auctioneers & Realtors , Kiko Auctioneers
Canton, Stark County, Ohio
Natalie Antonelli , Elite Sotheby’s International Realty
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