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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | I live east of San Antoino and love it, barrel races all around here. What kind of jobs do you and your SO have, I think depending on your jobs would help you to choose where you could live. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | WYOracer - 2016-06-20 4:13 PM We currently both work on ranches. I also have veterinary technician and reception experience and currently work foaling mares and sale fitting yearlings. He manages a high fence hunting ranch.
Thats neat having jobs like what you have. Do you already have a job lined out? You need to check at the Retama Equine Hospital if you dont have a job lined out yet, they hire young girls that are horse crazey and sounds like you have good experience in the horse world. |
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Location: Texas! | Southtxponygirl - 2016-06-20 3:22 PM
WYOracer - 2016-06-20 4:13 PM We currently both work on ranches. I also have veterinary technician and reception experience and currently work foaling mares and sale fitting yearlings. He manages a high fence hunting ranch.
Thats neat having jobs like what you have. Do you already have a job lined out? You need to check at the Retama Equine Hospital if you dont have a job lined out yet, they hire young girls that are horse crazey and sounds like you have good experience in the horse world.
No we are trying to figure out an area before we look to hard for jobs. We definitely don't want to be IN the city we live in a town of about 8000 people and like the small town feel but also still like going out for dinner. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | WYOracer - 2016-06-20 4:37 PM Southtxponygirl - 2016-06-20 3:22 PM WYOracer - 2016-06-20 4:13 PM We currently both work on ranches. I also have veterinary technician and reception experience and currently work foaling mares and sale fitting yearlings. He manages a high fence hunting ranch. Thats neat having jobs like what you have. Do you already have a job lined out? You need to check at the Retama Equine Hospital if you dont have a job lined out yet, they hire young girls that are horse crazey and sounds like you have good experience in the horse world. No we are trying to figure out an area before we look to hard for jobs. We definitely don't want to be IN the city we live in a town of about 8000 people and like the small town feel but also still like going out for dinner.
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Location: West Texas | I think the hills just south of Abilene are pretty neat and pretty close to a large town and very centrally located. Humidity really gets me so I don't care for much east of that. One good thing about Texas is there is a lot of neat places....except for Midland (that is where I live  ) |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | turn3turnsok - 2016-06-20 4:36 PM All I'm going to add is the property tax is out of control in Texas...
But Texas doesn't have a state tax and that is why the real estate taxes are high but nothing in comparison to some other states that also have state income taxes. |
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Location: TEXAS | Nevertooold - 2016-06-20 5:06 PM turn3turnsok - 2016-06-20 4:36 PM All I'm going to add is the property tax is out of control in Texas... But Texas doesn't have a state tax and that is why the real estate taxes are high but nothing in comparison to some other states that also have state income taxes.
I've lived in states with state tax - at the end of the year state tax is pennies compared to federal & state taxation has nothing to do with the high rate property tax in Texas, counties tax on appraisal value it would have nothing to do with the state tax if Texas had state tax. I lived in Oklahoma, paid state tax out of my pay (pennies compared to Federal) my property tax on 20 acres was $588 a year. I lived in NJ paid state tax out of pay (again pennies compared to federal) had 2 acres paid $5400 a year. Now live in TX (taxes based on county appraisal) no state tax out of my pay, have 5 acres and my tax is $4000
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| turn3turnsok - 2016-06-20 6:49 PM Nevertooold - 2016-06-20 5:06 PM turn3turnsok - 2016-06-20 4:36 PM All I'm going to add is the property tax is out of control in Texas... But Texas doesn't have a state tax and that is why the real estate taxes are high but nothing in comparison to some other states that also have state income taxes.
We have 100 acres that is ag exempt, our house and 1 acre is appraised at market value but we pay next to nothing for our land. |
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Location: TEXAS | rodeomom3 - 2016-06-20 7:10 PM
turn3turnsok - 2016-06-20 6:49 PM Nevertooold - 2016-06-20 5:06 PM turn3turnsok - 2016-06-20 4:36 PM All I'm going to add is the property tax is out of control in Texas... But Texas doesn't have a state tax and that is why the real estate taxes are high but nothing in comparison to some other states that also have state income taxes.
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Location: TEXAS | streakysox - 2016-06-20 6:59 PM
You must live in downtown Dallas or have a row of town houses on your property. I have 7.4 acres with house and 30 X 50 shop and 30 x 30 garage and pay about $950 in property taxes. Did you file a homestead?
I live in Fannin County ... Yes I get a Homestead discount... When I purchased it was only home on 5 acres - property tax was $3200 - then I added a 30x40 barn & a pool - tax increased $800 - I'm hearing Fannin county is one of the worst in property tax...
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| turn3turnsok - 2016-06-20 7:19 PM rodeomom3 - 2016-06-20 7:10 PM turn3turnsok - 2016-06-20 6:49 PM Nevertooold - 2016-06-20 5:06 PM turn3turnsok - 2016-06-20 4:36 PM All I'm going to add is the property tax is out of control in Texas... But Texas doesn't have a state tax and that is why the real estate taxes are high but nothing in comparison to some other states that also have state income taxes. That's great - unfortunately I don't qualify for AG
When we lived on 9 acres we were part of a grazing co-op for lack of a better term, met the ag qualifications. You might look into that if you have neighbors with livestock. |
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Location: TEXAS | rodeomom3 - 2016-06-20 7:23 PM
turn3turnsok - 2016-06-20 7:19 PM rodeomom3 - 2016-06-20 7:10 PM turn3turnsok - 2016-06-20 6:49 PM Nevertooold - 2016-06-20 5:06 PM turn3turnsok - 2016-06-20 4:36 PM All I'm going to add is the property tax is out of control in Texas... But Texas doesn't have a state tax and that is why the real estate taxes are high but nothing in comparison to some other states that also have state income taxes. That's great - unfortunately I don't qualify for AG
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Location: Texas! | turn3turnsok - 2016-06-20 6:28 PM
I just learned a lot here - to the OP don't move to Fannin County in North Texas
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Location: South Dakota | streakysox - 2016-06-20 4:51 PM Fredricksburg is heaven. I really do not know of any horse ranches in the area but plenty of managed hunting ranches. Most of the big breeders are in the N TX area. Fredricksburg has nice shopping, great places to eat, pretty nice entertainment. Kerriville may have some breeders. It is a nice area too.
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Location: Central Texas | Are you ok with humidity? Lots of humdity? We moved east of Austin, near Giddings, about 3 years ago from dry west Texas. What a nightmare for us! I have no idea how people are able to use their horses here. My poor horses are constantly chewed up by all the bugs and they are miserable from the watery air. This morning, I went to feed at 6:30am and the horses are sweating, and they are simply grazing! Some are pastured and some are penned, but they all are suffering. I have not yet figured out how to ride them without killing them. The grass is wonderful, though! The rest of it, not so much. Sunday, I got sick from the oppressive weather and barely made it back into the air conditioning in time. I was only catching and grooming horses to try to ride. I have attempted riding at night, but it is still hot and the bugs are so thick that they drive us crazy. After three years, it seems like we could adjust! There are a lot of horses in this area and LOTS of nearby barrel races, but I quit riding and running because I have not adapted to the nasty climate. It's very frustrating!!!!! So....long story summed up to watch out for the humidity! |
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| My sister went to Sul Ross and for some reason, I LOVE Alpine. My son went to Sul Ross but only for a year.
I also love the hill country west and north of San Antonio. I just keep picturing being a kid and playing Cowboy and Indians on horseback in the beautiful, rough country.
Oh, heck, any place in Texas is good for me. I even love the Panhandle, such a different pace to living there. My people are all up there and I love the changes of scenery coming from Corpus Christi to Hereford and Wellington and Amarillo.
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Location: Windoming | turn3turnsok - 2016-06-20 5:49 PM Nevertooold - 2016-06-20 5:06 PM turn3turnsok - 2016-06-20 4:36 PM All I'm going to add is the property tax is out of control in Texas... But Texas doesn't have a state tax and that is why the real estate taxes are high but nothing in comparison to some other states that also have state income taxes.
Wow, was just gonna say Wyoming has no state tax and low real estate taxes. My tax on 40 acres plus house and all improvements is $1,100 a year. I'm looking for that to change with the coal mines being put under by Obummer. |
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Location: Texas! | Marfan - 2016-06-21 7:19 AM
Are you ok with humidity? Lots of humdity? We moved east of Austin, near Giddings, about 3 years ago from dry west Texas. What a nightmare for us! I have no idea how people are able to use their horses here. My poor horses are constantly chewed up by all the bugs and they are miserable from the watery air. This morning, I went to feed at 6:30am and the horses are sweating, and they are simply grazing! Some are pastured and some are penned, but they all are suffering. I have not yet figured out how to ride them without killing them. The grass is wonderful, though! The rest of it, not so much. Sunday, I got sick from the oppressive weather and barely made it back into the air conditioning in time. I was only catching and grooming horses to try to ride. I have attempted riding at night, but it is still hot and the bugs are so thick that they drive us crazy. After three years, it seems like we could adjust! There are a lot of horses in this area and LOTS of nearby barrel races, but I quit riding and running because I have not adapted to the nasty climate. It's very frustrating!!!!! So....long story summed up to watch out for the humidity!
Yea I'm not a fan of humidity. I grew up in Florida and South Georgia then moved to Wyoming for 6 years and love the dry humid free. |
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Location: Buffalo, Wyoming | Tilt The Kilt - 2016-06-21 6:35 AM Right where we are in the beautiful, cool and not-humid mountains of ranchy west Texas.
I think this is where I need to be!! This humidity is kicking all of our butts!! |
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Location: Texas! | Tilt The Kilt - 2016-06-21 6:35 AM
Right where we are in the beautiful, cool and not-humid mountains of ranchy west Texas.
Where at in west Texas? I haven't been far it that way. |
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Location: Weatherford, TX | mollibtexan - 2016-06-20 11:59 PM Weatherford TX
Ditto....I have to agree. We have lived for just over a year and a half. The people are so friendly and it is so close to everything.... Plus the barrel races within an hour or two are awesome. I just LOVE Weatherford. |
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Location: Never in one place long | I sure do love Texas, took a trip there this march and it was fantastic, I fell in love with the Galveston area!! One thing about Texas I hate is that the animal welfare is TERRIBLE here and I know many shelters that regularly Euthanize 20 dogs and upwards of 40 cats a WEEK!!! I wish that there were more responsible people in this State, it sure is a HUGE problem of people not spaying/neutering their pets and maybe not adopting... I just pulled a Blue Heeler from a shelter in Amarillo this week that was scheduled to be euthanized. That shelter is a death camp. :( Sorry for the rant, it's just what I think of when I think of Texas.... |
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Location: Not Where I Want to Be | DLV - 2016-06-21 3:11 PM I sure do love Texas, took a trip there this march and it was fantastic, I fell in love with the Galveston area!! One thing about Texas I hate is that the animal welfare is TERRIBLE here and I know many shelters that regularly Euthanize 20 dogs and upwards of 40 cats a WEEK!!! I wish that there were more responsible people in this State, it sure is a HUGE problem of people not spaying/neutering their pets and maybe not adopting... I just pulled a Blue Heeler from a shelter in Amarillo this week that was scheduled to be euthanized. That shelter is a death camp. :( Sorry for the rant, it's just what I think of when I think of Texas....
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Tilt The Kilt - 2016-06-21 6:35 AM
Right where we are in the beautiful, cool and not-humid mountains of ranchy west Texas.
Where at in west Texas? I haven't been far it that way.
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Location: Texas Big Country | Tdove - 2016-06-20 4:48 PM I think the hills just south of Abilene are pretty neat and pretty close to a large town and very centrally located. Humidity really gets me so I don't care for much east of that. One good thing about Texas is there is a lot of neat places....except for Midland (that is where I live )
Abilene is like a best kept secret and rumer has it that they are going to build a new horse specific event center at the expo in abilene. If that gets built it will be a big draw. For now we have a very active NBHA district and lota of open jackpots around, but the bigger $ added ones are at Glenn Rose, Stephenville, Alvarado etc. Just an hour and half east. I think the weatherford, Glenn Rose, stevenville triangle would put you in striking distance of all points TX, and plenty to do on your doorstep. But out of the really big traffic areas like DFW and Houston. |
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Location: Never in one place long | 1DSoon - 2016-06-21 2:14 PM
DLV - 2016-06-21 3:11 PM I sure do love Texas, took a trip there this march and it was fantastic, I fell in love with the Galveston area!! One thing about Texas I hate is that the animal welfare is TERRIBLE here and I know many shelters that regularly Euthanize 20 dogs and upwards of 40 cats a WEEK!!! I wish that there were more responsible people in this State, it sure is a HUGE problem of people not spaying/neutering their pets and maybe not adopting... I just pulled a Blue Heeler from a shelter in Amarillo this week that was scheduled to be euthanized. That shelter is a death camp. :( Sorry for the rant, it's just what I think of when I think of Texas....
That's not myopic at all.
Sorry, it's the truth, I do love visiting Texas, it's an amazing State but the lack of animal control breaks my heart. I've heard it's such a bad problem that in some cities they can shoot strays. There are currently 17 dogs on death row in Amarillo shelter and that's the norm every week there. I don't understand it... |
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Location: Texas | Clifton is nice. Not much there. DFW area is full of barrel racing and roping but land is high and scarce. Maybe look at Waco area? I agree about the heat. It's oppressive and miserable and summer lasts from May to October. |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | WYOracer - 2016-06-21 1:00 PM Anyone know anything about Lampasas or Clifton? We have seen some interesting job prospects in both areas.
I like Lampassas and you aren't far from big cities if you need one. |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | DLV - 2016-06-21 2:11 PM I sure do love Texas, took a trip there this march and it was fantastic, I fell in love with the Galveston area!! One thing about Texas I hate is that the animal welfare is TERRIBLE here and I know many shelters that regularly Euthanize 20 dogs and upwards of 40 cats a WEEK!!! I wish that there were more responsible people in this State, it sure is a HUGE problem of people not spaying/neutering their pets and maybe not adopting... I just pulled a Blue Heeler from a shelter in Amarillo this week that was scheduled to be euthanized. That shelter is a death camp. :( Sorry for the rant, it's just what I think of when I think of Texas....
We live 45 miles NW of San Antonio and we have a couple of no kill shelters just in our area alone and San Antonio has a great shelter and they have a lot of support from San Antonio and the kill rate is very low.
Galveston is close to Houston..an armpit city, so it wouldn't surprise me that there are all kinds of strays running the streets.
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Location: In a happy place | WYOracer - 2016-06-21 1:00 PM Anyone know anything about Lampasas or Clifton? We have seen some interesting job prospects in both areas.
I love the Clifton area. I lived for 26 years in the Valley Mills area. It is rocky in a lot of places but that never bothered me as I never met a rock I didn't like. You are close to Waco and are centrally located so it is not far to anywhere. I had to move away from there 3 years ago and I still get so homesick. I am between Huntsville and College Station and I like it okay but the humidity is bad. My son used to live in Burnet so that is close to Lampasas. And I would there in a heartbeat. I love that place. I don't know how easy it would be to find a place to live though. |
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| I grew up in se Texas (Beaumont/Orange area). Lived in Nacogdoches and San Marcos. Moved back home, got married and my husband and I found a great place in louisiana, just 10 mls across the state line.
What we have in SE TX/SW LA
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Barrel races can be found an hr in any direction so it works for me :)
I ride at 5:30AM or 8PM. I keep fans running in the stalls 24/7. Horses get sprayed down every afternoon but are all doing well. New to the area horses struggle the first summer but they adjust. I love the mild winters. Mild as in doesnt stay in the 30's for long.
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Location: The best kept secret in TX | iloveequine40 - 2016-06-24 5:25 AM I live just north of Weatherford on 18 acres. Brick home, barn and outbuildings and my taxes were $2900. I live in WISD do have homestead and ag exempt. There are literally barrel races every night/weekend within an hour. There are plenty of outlying small towns like Poolville, Peaster, Brock with nice homes/land that are super affordable. Feed stores, Teskeys, Horsemen Supply for all your equine needs. There are multiple big equine hospitals and smaller ones and so many cutting horse facilities. Bobby Cox has a racehorse breeding facility I believe in peaster. He's my neighbor! Sweetest people you will ever meet in your life.
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Location: Stephenville, TX | UTAHCANCHASER - 2016-06-21 11:58 AM Tilt The Kilt - 2016-06-21 6:35 AM Right where we are in the beautiful, cool and not-humid mountains of ranchy west Texas. I think this is where I need to be!! This humidity is kicking all of our butts!!
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I grew up in se Texas (Beaumont/Orange area). Lived in Nacogdoches and San Marcos. Moved back home, got married and my husband and I found a great place in louisiana, just 10 mls across the state line.
What we have in SE TX/SW LA
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HUMIDITY
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HUMIDITY
RAIN
Barrel races can be found an hr in any direction so it works for me :)
I ride at 5:30AM or 8PM. I keep fans running in the stalls 24/7. Horses get sprayed down every afternoon but are all doing well. New to the area horses struggle the first summer but they adjust. I love the mild winters. Mild as in doesnt stay in the 30's for long.
We have decided to move back to Texas and have seriously started looking in the Hico, Gustine, Lampasas area. 2 years and we plan to be back.
I live in NE TX. Have all my life. We have exactly the same things. I think you did forget the pine trees. You get a yellow vehicle no matter what color you started out with and this is the sinus capital of the world. |
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Jazz's Girl - 2016-06-24 11:27 AM
I grew up in se Texas (Beaumont/Orange area). Lived in Nacogdoches and San Marcos. Moved back home, got married and my husband and I found a great place in louisiana, just 10 mls across the state line.
What we have in SE TX/SW LA
HUMIDITY
SKEETERS
RAIN
HUMIDITY
GNATS
HORSE/DEER FLIES
HUMIDITY
RAIN
Barrel races can be found an hr in any direction so it works for me :)
I ride at 5:30AM or 8PM. I keep fans running in the stalls 24/7. Horses get sprayed down every afternoon but are all doing well. New to the area horses struggle the first summer but they adjust. I love the mild winters. Mild as in doesnt stay in the 30's for long.
We have decided to move back to Texas and have seriously started looking in the Hico, Gustine, Lampasas area. 2 years and we plan to be back.
I live in NE TX. Have all my life. We have exactly the same things. I think you did forget the pine trees. You get a yellow vehicle no matter what color you started out with and this is the sinus capital of the world.
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streakysox - 2016-06-24 2:54 PM
Jazz's Girl - 2016-06-24 11:27 AM
I grew up in se Texas (Beaumont/Orange area). Lived in Nacogdoches and San Marcos. Moved back home, got married and my husband and I found a great place in louisiana, just 10 mls across the state line.
What we have in SE TX/SW LA
HUMIDITY
SKEETERS
RAIN
HUMIDITY
GNATS
HORSE/DEER FLIES
HUMIDITY
RAIN
Barrel races can be found an hr in any direction so it works for me :)
I ride at 5:30AM or 8PM. I keep fans running in the stalls 24/7. Horses get sprayed down every afternoon but are all doing well. New to the area horses struggle the first summer but they adjust. I love the mild winters. Mild as in doesnt stay in the 30's for long.
We have decided to move back to Texas and have seriously started looking in the Hico, Gustine, Lampasas area. 2 years and we plan to be back.
I live in NE TX. Have all my life. We have exactly the same things. I think you did forget the pine trees. You get a yellow vehicle no matter what color you started out with and this is the sinus capital of the world.
Pine trees are low on my list. Lol The bugs take the cake.
You are correct. bugs are worse. until you have to go the emergency clinic so you can make it to school on Monday!!! |
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If you could live anywhere in Texas...