No, they won’t let you live there.
This video generated lots of interest and questions in online discussions. Kaitlin Mitton did a great job answering the most-asked questions on Horse Collaborative (now Horse Network):
- This is in Wellington, Florida.
- It is the home barn of a professional polo team.
- Yes there is a state-of-the-art sprinkler system and fire extinguishers.
- Polo players don’t need arenas to ride in.
- These horses are happy, healthy, and very well loved.
- They also host tournaments and polo matches as well as entertain at this facility.
- This facility is owned by a very well respected and charitable equestrian family in the polo and hunter jumper world.
Barn specifications for the largest horse barn in the US:
- Total square footage under the roof of the entire building: 78,000 sqft
- Total square footage of horse barn area: 62,267 sqft
- 130 stalls
- 10 tack rooms
- Custom Aquatrainer Equestrian aquatic rehab treadmill and cold soak therapy area
- Equine Veterinarian Area
- Two commercial-grade laundry rooms
- Two Feed Storage Rooms
- Four Interior Wash/Tack Stalls
- Eight exterior wash stalls (6 to 8 horse capacity in each)
- 4,800 sqft Central Courtyard with Banyan trees
- Eastern White Pine Timber Frame Trusses, Hand-Hewn by Adze
Attached functions:
South Wing
Private Owner’s Suite
Guest and entertaining Areas
Catering kitchen
Argentine Asado Grilling Area
Three Sided Fireplace
Wine room
North Wing
Three bedroom “Pro’s” Living Quarters
1,300 sqft gym with physical therapy room
Use: Equestrian center for a professional polo team
Location: Wellington, Florida
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