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Horse Lovers In Texas

7 April 2012

I have loved horses all my life and in my “spare” moments I enjoy looking at horses. Here is a beautiful video called Lusitanos On Focus of a fine horse photographer holding an equine photography class of the same name in Portugal. Created by Amy and Derek Riley, the video features fine Lusitano horses against beautiful backdrops like castles, fine homes, beaches, the ocean, the countryside and more. Stunning models in costume adorn equus in this video. Even a falcon is photographed with the horses. This is an amazing video set to nice music I love to watch it and it is my hope that you will enjoy it too!

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Restoring Overgrazed Land

23 December 2011

With the 2011 Texas drought, many ranches and rural properties are looking bad due to being overgrazed by livestock. One place to look for guidance in land restoration is the 5,500 acre Bamberger Ranch near Johnson City in Blanco County, Texas.

David Bamberger was a door to door vacuum cleaner salesman turned partner in Church’s Fried Chicken. Though REALTORS tried to sell him land with large fancy homes and airstrips, David Bamberger looked for the worst land possible that was completely overgrazed and ruined. David found just that land and has lovingly restored his piece of Texas over 41 years. When settlers came to Texas, the native grasses were up to the horses shoulders and waved in the wind like the sea. These native grasses held the topsoil. Overgrazing and overplowing can cause loss of top soil, creating huge dust storms as it did on Black Sunday, April 14, 1935. Listen to Bamberger’s story called Texas Rancher An Unlikely Environmentalist on NPR. Better yet, why don’t you arrange a visit to see this teaching center at 2341 Blue Ridge Drive, Johnson City, TX 78636-4242
(830) 868-2630. It is a private ranch so you must call ahead and make arrangements to visit or attend a class or workshop. http://www.bambergerranch.org/

Holistic Management International is another organization to help you with land. A non-profit, HMI also teaches how to heal your land and offers great books on grazing and holistic management. Texas Parks and Wildlife helps with restoration providing advice, possible cost sharing funding and recognizes wildlife habitat restoration with its Lone Star Land Steward Award. Texas A & M’s Texas AgriLife Research also researches and advises on rangeland management and soil and water conservation. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Audubon Texas, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and Native Prairies Association of Texas are other resources. Just remember that native grasses develop their root systems first so you may not feel like your grasses are coming back as fast as you like. Armed with patience, a few tools and some knowledge anyone can be a Texas Land Steward. Will you?

Contact Betty Saenz Native Texan REALTOR® and Land Steward at 512-785-5050 or contact Betty Saenz by e-mail  to sell or buy your piece of Texas!

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Happy Valentine’s Day from Rosie and Geisha

14 February 2011
Texas Longhorn cattle

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Geisha and Rosie the Texas Longhorn Girls want to wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day from their rural abode in East Williamson County, Texas just northeast of Austin. It’s a beautiful day here in Texas, a little foggy this morning but we are happy cows chewing our cud in the hay pasture. Come see us! Our place is for sale and we love treats! Alfalfa cubes are scrumptious!! Winter will be over soon and we’ll have a lush GREEN pasture again!
Valentine’s Kisses to you!
Signed,
Rosie and Geisha
PS- if you want to come see us, call Betty Saenz REALTOR at (512) 785-5050 or contact Betty Saenz by e-mail
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Lakeway TX Horse Properties

11 February 2011

There are not many horse properties in Lakeway, Texas. Although there are many homes listed as for sale in MLS for Lakeway from under $200,000. to $4,000,000., Lakeway is more a boating, water sports and golf community instead of equestrian. However, there is one horse property currently on the market February 2011 in the middle of Lakeway with over 5 acres that has an Ag Zoning so you can have horses and livestock for under $800,000. There is a Texas style white limestone house on it, pine flooring, fireplaces and more. I’d love to show you this home. Nearby in Northwest Austin, Bee Cave, Spicewood and Dripping Springs there are many horse properties. In MLS area LS, the area Lakeway is in, there are about 26 properties horse properties currently for sale starting as low as just under $200,000. to nearly $4,000,000. Call me, Betty Saenz, Horse Property Specialist to see Horse Properties in Lakeway or nearby at (512) 785-5050 or contact Betty Saenz by e-mail.

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Rural Austin Horse Property

24 November 2010

920 County Road 446
Taylor, TX 76574

MLS# 6710672 & MLS# 9122264
Offered at $399,000

View the Taylor Horse Property Video

This rural Austin horse property includes an open floor plan that makes this house feel much bigger than the recorded square footage. Located just northeast of Austin, TX in in picturesque farmland setting.

Recent Custom home features high ceilings, crown molding, open floor plan, island kitchen, 2″ blinds, granite counters, hardwood floors, custom tile, jet tub, stained glass, 2 fireplaces, 2 Barns, pond with small pier. 3 bedrooms, office, mud room, 2.5 baths, LOW electric bills

A place where sunsets rival those at the Oasis

A place where happy cats pose for photos

Taylor Horse Property – Virtual Tour

A Rural Austin Horse Property with Custom Amenities

“The Sunset Capital of Texas”

A place where your nearest neighbor is acres away

The builder of this one story custom home is Roznovak, just ask anyone in the area about him since he is renowned for his fantastic construction.

This home is anything but run of the mill. No, we’re not talking a cheap production builder home here! No, this home has not 1 but 2 fireplaces. features a mudroom and office in addition to the 3 spacious bedrooms and both the home and garage have 4 sides white Austin limestone with metal roof. A matching metal roof covered walkway connects the house to the detached garage. A great floor plan makes the home feel way larger than the square footage of almost 2,400 square feet. Built in 2003, this home has an open floor plan, high ceilings, crown molding, granite counters in the kitchen and baths.

The solid oak floors add a warmth to the home. In the wet areas such as the kitchen and bathrooms there is custom tile and tile back-splashes. The kitchen has ample natural light, a center island with cook top and lighted pot rack above. Lots of stained glass windows add yet another layer of interest and beauty to this home. The master bath features 2 separate vanity spaces each with granite counters and a sink. There is also a jet tub for relaxing after a long day in the saddle. Of course there is a separate shower stall too. A laundry room near the kitchen has its own sink and plenty of room for your washer and dryer. There are also cabinets in the laundry room for storing your things.

A Rural Austin Estate Ideal for Livestock

A place where happy Longhorns pose for photos

You will enjoy the all weather crushed white rock driveway- no mud here! For a home in the country you need this feature. Pass through the gated entry to the driveway and you will enter your fenced and cross fenced oasis. What I like about this rural property too is that the fences are all in good working order. Many times livestock will lean on fences and make them quite unsightly, but these fences are all ready to go. My client has had Texas Longhorns, horses and a pony here. Not so many that the pastures are all tromped down either but just enough beautiful livestock to add to the look of this beautiful country estate.

There are two barns for livestock and, or work sheds. One is a large red metal barn, insulated, on a concrete slab. The barn has a roll up door to drive your tractor or truck in as well as a smaller door to enter to grab a tool or feed livestock. My client used portable stalls with rubber mats and shavings to outfit the interior space. A second smaller barn has a shade awning. Coastal Hay production or your livestock should keep the current Agriculture Exemption in place for low taxes.

A Rural Austin Home with Scenery

One of the many fantastic attributes of this country property is the scenic setting. Set right out in the middle of slightly rolling, black soil farmland, there are no close neighbors, junky places or mobile homes to mar the view. In fact, that is why there are such great sunsets, you can see all around you for miles with an unobstructed view. That also makes it possible to have almost constant breezes. Sit out on the large front and back covered porches and enjoy your own country place.

You will enjoy fishing or paddling a small boat out in your own pond replete with covered seating and pier. This home is located outside of city limits in the county and not in a subdivision.

A Rural Austin Horse Property with Quick Access to Austin

There are no Deed Restrictions on this property located just northeast of Austin, Texas at 920 County Road 446 in Williamson County, Texas. Near highway 79 and County Road 95, this is a great location. Take FM 973 or the new 1 30 Expressway south. The 1 30 Expressway is a quick trip to the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Nearby towns are Taylor, Hutto, Round Rock, Georgetown, Pflugerville and Thrall. Granger, just to the north has a fantastic fishing lake. Austin, Texas, to the southwest are a multitude of entertainment and activities in Austin, Texas.

Go play in Austin and come home to your private country estate!

To search more Austin TX Farm and Ranch Properties, visit BettySellsAustin.com

A place where happy cats pose for photos
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Highway 138 Florence Texas

24 November 2010

6295 Highway 138
Florence, Texas 76527

At KATO Ranch

6295 Highway 138 in Florence

This is quite a buy for the amount of acreage it has in a restricted subdivision as well as the livestock and equipment being included. The Agriculture Exemption helps keep the taxes on this 10 acre tract low. Currently there is a big red bull that appears to be mainly Hereford type, Braford or Beefmaker type and a heifer that appears to be Texas Longhorn on the place. 2 sheep complete the existing livestock package that can convey if desired. This will save a trip with a trailer to the livestock auction of a long search on Craig’s List.

All the feeders you need are there also including a round bale feeder, grain feeder, water troughs and salt block feeders. A livestock shed, well, well house and electricity are on the property. The well house has Hardi Plank type siding. My seller also installed the framing for a larger barn that is there if you care to complete it. The property is fenced and has 2 entry gates for livestock security when entering and leaving your property.

Florence Horse Property

About Florence Texas

Florence, Texas was established in 1857 and is located just north of Liberty Hill and Georgetown, Texas in Williamson County. To get to the property from Georgetown, Texas just take 2338 or Williams Drive northwest through Andice, Texas. Head west on FM 970 to N. Highway 183. Go north on N. Highway 183 past County Road 217 and County Road 221 to Highway 138.

Take Highway 138 east towards Florence. You will see the property on the right. Briggs, Florence, Andice, Georgetown, Jarrell, Bertram and Leander are some of the nearby towns. The North San Gabriel River and beautiful Lake Georgetown are to the south.

Visit BettySellsAustin.com to search for other horse & ranch properties in Texas.

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