Seeking a Land Partner
To host an established Horse and Nature-Based teaching school in the West Kootenays
For April 15, 2026
Do you have unused or underutilized land that needs stewardship?
Want to contribute something beautiful to your community?
Want the pleasure and regenerative impacts of having horses on your land- without any of the labour or cost?
Let’s have a conversation and explore possibilities
What do I bring to the table?
A General Equine Liability Policy that will fully cover all my horse + business activities
26 years of experience setting up, managing, and maintaining barns and horse-based teaching facilities
Experience working with and caring for sheep, goats, chickens, cows and other livestock
Ability to do tractor work, landscaping, snow clearing, gardening, and property maintenance
Capacity and commitment to give care back to the land through gardening, clean-up, trail creation and maintenance, and regenerative grazing practices
Impeccable communication skills
Desire to build a mutually beneficial relationship based on clarity, structure, boundaries and mutual respect
References from previous landlords and land partners
My Wishlist:
Privacy + Peace
Environment is everything for the herd and for this work. Some things I’ve found to be essential are:
No off leash aggressive dogs or dogs that will be stressed by people coming onto the property
Minimal day-to-day chaos
Enough space to host sessions without immediately impacting your life, and vice versa
Access to crown land/ quiet roads/ trails for off-property riding
Other people working on their own land/animal based projects on the property, creating opportunities for community and mutual support where needed
3 + acres
Ideally, land would have some of the following:
Existing fencing (can be mended and augmented)
Shelter (access to a barn, run-in shed, and/or large conifers)
Water access
Horse infrastructure like a round pen or riding ring
Covered storage and/or workshop space
Access to additional grazing in the summer months (unfenced is ok!)
Existing food garden needing care + attention or space to put one in
Trails on the property that can be created/ maintained/ improved
The Ability to Legally + Clearly Host a Business
I’m looking for a land host who’s eager to establish a clear business relationship and is willing to work toward a long term collaboration.
Some of the things we would need to figure out:
Will your zoning allow a horse-based teaching business
Will your insurer allow you to host a business on the property?
A Cabin Rental or Space for a Small Trailer
Managing a herd is a full time job, with chores often spread throughout the day. Living on the same property frees up time to maintain the deep relationships that are essential for this work.
Options:
I have a little trailer that doesn’t require full hookups- just hydro and access to water somewhere on the property, and the ability to put in an outhouse or composting toilet set-up
If you have a cabin, tiny house, or other rental available/ coming available, I’d love to talk about that as a possibility!