C. Devlin wrote:When we lived in Chicago, we witnessed the development of a handful of new housing communities out in the northern suburbs that catered to horse people. A central barn with pasture, riding trails. Are there any communities like that in this area?
This is not exactly what you are looking for, but close. I live in Majestic Oaks in Shelby County, which is about 450 acres with about 35 homes. There are many miles of public riding trails and public fishing lakes (or ponds, depending on your definition!). About half of the neighborhood owns horses, although they do own their own barns. Each lot is at least five acres. There are currently three houses for sale and two or three large lots (one ten acres, one larger that is really beautiful). I think you could do a MLS search and find some picture of the neighborhood. If not, and you'd like to see some pics, shoot me your email and I'll send you a few so you can get the flavor.
Probably more than you wanted to know!