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Which Posh Equestrian Property Should Bill Gates Buy Next?

Offering Bill Gates advice on which homes to buy is like asking Donald Trump where he gets his hair done. A seemingly pointless exercise, yet oddly intriguing. We know the richest man in the world—that’s Gates, just so we’re clear—could purchase a sizable chunk of the nation’s housing stock if he felt so inclined.

But still! Given his inclination for horse-related properties, we wanted to give the Microsoft founder a few new acquisition targets. With a 19-year-old daughter (and Stanford student) who has a passion for riding and competing horses, the mogul has been focusing his land buys on horse ranches.

Inspired by his latest land grab in Wellington, FL, where he’s made multiple purchases around his pre-existing horsey property to the tune of nearly $5 million, we looked at other luxe locales for equestrian homes on the market. These pricey places we selected were chosen with a billionaire’s bank account in mind.

So in case he’s not done scooping up all the available horse farms, we have eight not-so-humble suggestions. Here are some of the poshest properties around, suitable for horses and Gates family members alike. Tally-ho!

Undisclosed address, Jupiter, FL

Price: $19,900,000

Horsey highlight: We know Gates has been focused on the Wellington area, but perhaps we can make the case for this paddock paradise. The price nets you 50 acres, a lake, and an eight-stall stable, along with a five-bedroom, five-bathroom main house and a saltwater pool.

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9-11 Old Stagecoach Rd, Ridgefield, CT

Price: $49,950,000

Horsey highlight: This Olympic-level equestrian compound boasts 87 acres; a six-bedroom home with six bathrooms and two half-baths; two barns with a total of 40 stalls; 12 paddocks; indoor and outdoor riding rings; tennis courts; manicured lawns; and a “party barn.”

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1688 Hidden Valley Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA

Price: $32,000,000

Horsey highlight: This family compound and full-fledged equestrian facility has hosted the U.S. Equestrian team. The property includes 67 acres; a five-bedroom home built in the ’20s; 18 paddocks; five-stall foaling barn; manager’s house; and a jumping and competition center. In addition, there are 150 mature fruit trees, a pool and pool house, and numerous guesthouses.

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2372 Baldwin Ave, Makawao, HI

Price: $12,800,000

Horsey highlight: A horse farm in Maui? Pure paradise. The 35 acres include an updated five-bedroom house with coastal views, a guest cottage, and a custom barn with eight stalls.

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6853 Rancho Valencia Rd, Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Price: $21,500,000

Horsey highlight: It’s easy to see the appeal. It’s luxury SoCal living, complete with pool, tennis courts, and a nine-bedroom house with extras like a fitness room, theater room, and an arcade. There’s also a dressage area, barn, and “8 groomed acres.”

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102 Rivergrove Ln, Hailey, ID

Price: $19,500,000

Horsey highlight: The River Grove Farm is a “storied” horse facility that has produced “Olympic riders and horses.” The 42 acres include a three-bedroom Craftsman home, indoor and outdoor arenas, employee housing, and fenced pastures.

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2670 Turtle Lake Dr, Bloomfield Township, MI

Price: $10,250,000

Horsey highlight: A working farm in the 1800s, the Stables at Turtle Lake has become a “trophy property” with stables and cow pen, dairy barn, and silo, and 1,100 feet of lake frontage.

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903 Crystal Mountain Dr, Austin, TX

Price: $25,000,000

Horsey highlight: A 128-acre horse ranch with potential for more development. The place includes a custom home with creek frontage, pool, stables, paddocks, and plenty of space for riding.

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