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]]> By: Kailyn http://livingwithyourplane.com/2007/05/07/do-horse-farms-and-airparks-mix/comment-page-1/#comment-1438 Kailyn Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:49:23 +0000 http://sgmedia.biz/airparks/?p=97#comment-1438 Big South Fork Airpark in Oneida, TN caters to both aviation and equestrian enthusiasts. Not only do they offer a 5,500 ft. runway with 4 instrument approaches, 21 "T" hangars that are 41.5' wide, 36' long and 12' high and 3 executive hangars that are 60' wide, 55' long and 16' high, and an on-site maintenance facility there is also an upscale stable, riding trials connecting the airpark, and access to over 180 miles of trails in the Big South Fork NRRA. Airpark Equestrian Stables offers horse boarding, riding lessons, events for kids, and much more. If you are interested in a community that offers equal advantages for aviation and equestrian enthusiasts, Big South Fork Airpark is a must see. Big South Fork Airpark in Oneida, TN caters to both aviation and equestrian enthusiasts. Not only do they offer a 5,500 ft. runway with 4 instrument approaches, 21 “T” hangars that are 41.5′ wide, 36′ long and 12′ high and 3 executive hangars that are 60′ wide, 55′ long and 16′ high, and an on-site maintenance facility there is also an upscale stable, riding trials connecting the airpark, and access to over 180 miles of trails in the Big South Fork NRRA. Airpark Equestrian Stables offers horse boarding, riding lessons, events for kids, and much more. If you are interested in a community that offers equal advantages for aviation and equestrian enthusiasts, Big South Fork Airpark is a must see.

]]> By: Flight Training http://livingwithyourplane.com/2007/05/07/do-horse-farms-and-airparks-mix/comment-page-1/#comment-695 Flight Training Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:57:25 +0000 http://sgmedia.biz/airparks/?p=97#comment-695 Well said, finally a good report on this stuff Well said, finally a good report on this stuff

]]> By: Sally Strickland http://livingwithyourplane.com/2007/05/07/do-horse-farms-and-airparks-mix/comment-page-1/#comment-408 Sally Strickland Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:26:29 +0000 http://sgmedia.biz/airparks/?p=97#comment-408 It was F-18's. It was F-18′s.

]]> By: Sally Strickland http://livingwithyourplane.com/2007/05/07/do-horse-farms-and-airparks-mix/comment-page-1/#comment-407 Sally Strickland Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:25:25 +0000 http://sgmedia.biz/airparks/?p=97#comment-407 Thank you for your comments. We have a dispute going here in Paulden, AZ about the noise of airplanes ( all light) and the horses. The air strip has been used since WWII and the new settlers are complaining. I used to ride horseback at El Toro, CA and the F4's and later F-16's would take off right over our heads on the Marine base. The horses never looked up. However, the same settlers have ATV's and motorcycles running down the runway and they are more annoying than any planes. It's all in your perspective. Thank you for your comments. We have a dispute going here in Paulden, AZ about the noise of airplanes ( all light) and the horses. The air strip has been used since WWII and the new settlers are complaining. I used to ride horseback at El Toro, CA and the F4′s and later F-16′s would take off right over our heads on the Marine base. The horses never looked up. However, the same settlers have ATV’s and motorcycles running down the runway and they are more annoying than any planes. It’s all in your perspective.

]]> By: David Bassler http://livingwithyourplane.com/2007/05/07/do-horse-farms-and-airparks-mix/comment-page-1/#comment-103 David Bassler Thu, 28 Jun 2007 10:43:23 +0000 http://sgmedia.biz/airparks/?p=97#comment-103 Our airport in Maryland (Haysfield Airpark)is surrounded by horse pasture on the west end.(they stick their head through the fence to eat grass on the taxiway) We have had 50 single engine airplanes based here along with 80 horses boarded in the pasture for 25 years. Airplanes take off regularly over the horses, they seldom even look up. Airplanes do their run up with horses grazing 100' away with no disturbance. We fly powered parachutes 75' over their head with no problem. Our airport in Maryland (Haysfield Airpark)is surrounded by horse pasture on the west end.(they stick their head through the fence to eat grass on the taxiway) We have had 50 single engine airplanes based here along with 80 horses boarded in the pasture for 25 years. Airplanes take off regularly over the horses, they seldom even look up. Airplanes do their run up with horses grazing 100′ away with no disturbance. We fly powered parachutes 75′ over their head with no problem.

]]> By: Gary E. Hanline http://livingwithyourplane.com/2007/05/07/do-horse-farms-and-airparks-mix/comment-page-1/#comment-102 Gary E. Hanline Fri, 18 May 2007 17:26:54 +0000 http://sgmedia.biz/airparks/?p=97#comment-102 I live in Lake Geneva Aire Estates, Lake Geneva, WI. 2400 ft paved 04/22. There are two pilots here who have horses. One is at the 04 end and his horses are stabled and (small) pastured on his property. Not a breeder, but one foal about 2 years ago on purpose. Totally healthy. He has 3 now. The other is about runway midpoint and 800 feet east of the runway. He flew a Zlin that he ran up at his hangar 75 feet from the stable (noisy) and now flies a 180 HP Swift (noisy) that he runs up in the same spot. In the past we've had two other pilots, since moved, that had a total of 6 horses between them. We have had everything from B36TC's to C310's to C206's to Cubs to homebuit RV's to C172's to Eagles to Pitts's and on and on. The horses just don't seem to care. I live in Lake Geneva Aire Estates, Lake Geneva, WI. 2400 ft paved 04/22. There are two pilots here who have horses. One is at the 04 end and his horses are stabled and (small) pastured on his property. Not a breeder, but one foal about 2 years ago on purpose. Totally healthy. He has 3 now. The other is about runway midpoint and 800 feet east of the runway. He flew a Zlin that he ran up at his hangar 75 feet from the stable (noisy) and now flies a 180 HP Swift (noisy) that he runs up in the same spot. In the past we’ve had two other pilots, since moved, that had a total of 6 horses between them. We have had everything from B36TC’s to C310′s to C206′s to Cubs to homebuit RV’s to C172′s to Eagles to Pitts’s and on and on. The horses just don’t seem to care.

]]> By: Jill http://livingwithyourplane.com/2007/05/07/do-horse-farms-and-airparks-mix/comment-page-1/#comment-101 Jill Wed, 16 May 2007 15:29:50 +0000 http://sgmedia.biz/airparks/?p=97#comment-101 I reside in the Frontier Airpark located in Lake Stevens, WA. I am the owner of three horses and no plane. My horses are free choice, meaning they are both stabled and pastured. I am not a professional breeder, I mostly trail ride in the surrounding areas as well as a leisure ride thru the airpark from time to time. My horses are not bothered by the noise at all. In fact, a small group of pilots seem to be bothered by the horses. There was a short adjustment period for the horses to get used to seeing the planes, but with the patients of some of my neighboring pilots, it is a non issue now. I will also add that the planes are non existent to the horses while in flight, the horses seem completely oblivious to it. It is when the plane is taxiing that it becomes an issue much like ATV’s or loud diesel engines. I think it’s wonderful to enjoy my hobby in my own backyard so I think it’s important for others to be able to do the same. I make an attempt to coexist and put forth extra effort in training to ensure everyone’s safety because I feel it is worth it. Horses and planes can easily get along with some communication and compromise from both "sides". I reside in the Frontier Airpark located in Lake Stevens, WA. I am the owner of three horses and no plane. My horses are free choice, meaning they are both stabled and pastured. I am not a professional breeder, I mostly trail ride in the surrounding areas as well as a leisure ride thru the airpark from time to time. My horses are not bothered by the noise at all. In fact, a small group of pilots seem to be bothered by the horses. There was a short adjustment period for the horses to get used to seeing the planes, but with the patients of some of my neighboring pilots, it is a non issue now. I will also add that the planes are non existent to the horses while in flight, the horses seem completely oblivious to it. It is when the plane is taxiing that it becomes an issue much like ATV’s or loud diesel engines. I think it’s wonderful to enjoy my hobby in my own backyard so I think it’s important for others to be able to do the same. I make an attempt to coexist and put forth extra effort in training to ensure everyone’s safety because I feel it is worth it. Horses and planes can easily get along with some communication and compromise from both “sides”.

]]> By: John Resch http://livingwithyourplane.com/2007/05/07/do-horse-farms-and-airparks-mix/comment-page-1/#comment-100 John Resch Wed, 09 May 2007 08:15:50 +0000 http://sgmedia.biz/airparks/?p=97#comment-100 Greetings, I am based at FD38 "Wellington Aero Club" in Wellington south Florida. We are a 3000' grass strip with 250 homes. The village of Wellington is an equestrian community. It is the home of Palm Beach Polo and the winter equestrian festival which moved here from it's long term home at Madison square gardens in NYC. There are also may show jumping and dressage events here all year. Many of the farms in town are the winter quarters for many northern horses and their trainers and owners. Properties of this type in this area sell well into the 10s of millions of dollars. All this is happening off the departure end of our 15 runway. Our largest twin here is a Cessna 421 and there is a caravan here as well. In addition to them there are I'm guessing 50 or so singles based here. On any given day we are very active and the weekend are almost nonstop flying. Never in my knowledge have we received a complaint from any of the property owners in this area. The horse folks near us would be very capable of causing us grief if they wanted to . Do you have any idea of the financial resources it takes to field a polo team? We also have one property on site which has a small barn and paddock which is sometimes rented to horse show folks during the season. Horses and planes are a fine mix with just a little courtesy on both sides. John Resch Greetings,

I am based at FD38 “Wellington Aero Club” in Wellington south Florida. We are a 3000′ grass strip with 250 homes. The village of Wellington is an equestrian community. It is the home of Palm Beach Polo and the winter equestrian festival which moved here from it’s long term home at Madison square gardens in NYC. There are also may show jumping and dressage events here all year. Many of the farms in town are the winter quarters for many northern horses and their trainers and owners. Properties of this type in this area sell well into the 10s of millions of dollars.

All this is happening off the departure end of our 15 runway. Our largest twin here is a Cessna 421 and there is a caravan here as well. In addition to them there are I’m guessing 50 or so singles based here. On any given day we are very active and the weekend are almost nonstop flying.

Never in my knowledge have we received a complaint from any of the property owners in this area. The horse folks near us would be very capable of causing us grief if they wanted to . Do you have any idea of the financial resources it takes to field a polo team?

We also have one property on site which has a small barn and paddock which is sometimes rented to horse show folks during the season.

Horses and planes are a fine mix with just a little courtesy on both sides.

John Resch

]]> By: Bart Perry http://livingwithyourplane.com/2007/05/07/do-horse-farms-and-airparks-mix/comment-page-1/#comment-99 Bart Perry Wed, 09 May 2007 06:55:24 +0000 http://sgmedia.biz/airparks/?p=97#comment-99 We have raised and breed horses for years, as far as any problems with distractions or interfearance from low flying aircraft, when the mare is in heat and the stud is available, nothing is going to stop the process... We have raised and breed horses for years, as far as any problems with distractions or interfearance from low flying aircraft, when the mare is in heat and the stud is available, nothing is going to stop the process…

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