Listings by Jim Essick

86.57 Acre World Class Equine Facility Lodi/Clements California Nestled in the heart of this famed state, the Lodi/Clements area invites visitors to experience culture, countryside and is steeped in history of great horses and horsemen. This exceptional private ranch is second to none in layout, design/construction, No detail has been overlooked. Facility: that includes a very spacious 23 stall show barn with office, apartment, wash rack, tack, farrier’s area, laundry and break room. Rubber pavers are throughout the barn A few steps from the barn the large covered arena measuring 130 feet wide by 250 feet long. This arena has a complete lighting and sound system, Solid MD panels placed on concrete curbing encircles the arena making for a secure and safe pen for all disciplines. The industry’s top footing consultants were hired to insure the best footing possible on both the indoor and outdoor arenas. Close by you will find the beautiful 60 foot 24 sided round pen, Just below the covered arena is an expansive outdoor slide track measuring 230 feet by 400 feet. The Breeding Barn has 10 oversized stalls that measure a generous 16x16, lab/office, room for 2 palpation chutes & dummy, studio apartment, and a one bedroom apartment upstairs. This award winning barn must be seen, RBS vinyl forms and concrete construction is maintenance free and clean. This barn has excellent air flow and is designed to be safe and easy to work in for both the horses and help. Along side of the breeding barn you have six 40x 60 foot turnouts for mares and babies. With irrigated pastures; you have great livestock capacity. The pastures have all been laser leveled and maintained to insure proper distribution of water in this flood irrigation system. Feed by a 50 hp tribune pump there is plenty of water for the entire ranch. The main home is perfect for those whose life-style includes jeans, boots and horses while not sacrificing comforts, class and quality. If it is peace and privacy or a large gathering this home provides perfectly. The pool area is a wonderful place to cool off or have an evening barbecue. The original water tower has been renovated into a bathroom changing room to serve the pool and outdoor areas. Your ranch manager will love the home with a wrap-around porch and river rock fireplace, this is a very beautiful home overlooking the expansive pastures. Hay Barn Numerous outbuildings will serve all the needs of this ranch. A main shop/barn that is 60’x75’ was constructed for hay and feed storage with plenty of room for equipment. The building is insulated and lined with 11/8th” tough and groove plywood for incredible durability. Two of the ranches stately 100 year old barns were completely rebuilt and updated, making them both functional and long-lasting. More shop and storage space is available in the buildings located behind the main home. Many of the local ranches and land holdings date back to the 1800’s providing much history, tradition and ranchers who maintain a genuine respect for the open ground and its holdings. Lodi/Clements and the surrounding area have an excellent infrastructure to support all types of equine interests – with UC Davis’s acclaimed veterinary school and research center a short drive and several outstanding equine clinics and veterinarian services within a few miles. This area is also home to many respected farrier’s, equine practitioners, hay and feed suppliers, trainers, show grounds, breeding facilities, cattle suppliers and any other services you may require. This ranch was designed and developed and is well suited to a diverse range of equine disciplines. The entire 86.57 acres is usable and easily adaptable to different equine interests, making it just as attractive as a high caliber training facility, as it is a breeding, boarding, private ranch or equine development. This ranch not only provides all of the comforts a horse could need but it is also built for the horseman, owner, family, and the support staff. Recognized for its extraordinary combination of architecture, functionality and beauty, this is a rare opportunity to own one of the premier equestrian facilities available anywhere. $4,600,000.00