Trouble
Quarter Horse • Part of Victori’s life since she was 11 years old.
Central Florida Equestrian Real Estate
Find a home that works for you—and your horses.
Explore horse-friendly homes, farms and acreage with Victori: a Clermont Realtor, lifelong horsewoman and hands-on owner of four horses.
Clermont farm life • Four horses • Two very involved donkeys
4 HorsesPersonally cared for at home
Since Age 11A lifelong bond with Trouble
ClermontLocal farm and market knowledge
Real ExperienceNot a stock-photo specialty
Meet Victori
Horse-property knowledge earned at home.
Victori does not simply market equestrian properties—she lives the lifestyle with her family on their Clermont farm.
Daily care gives her firsthand perspective on the details that can make or break a residential horse property: usable pasture, safe fencing, drainage, shade and shelter, water placement, feed storage, trailer access and room to separate animals when needed.
That lived experience helps buyers ask better questions and helps sellers communicate the equestrian value of their property to the people most likely to appreciate it.
Your horses are part of the household. Their needs should be part of the property search from the beginning.
Victori | DW&Co. Real Estate
Central Florida Equestrian Property Specialist
Follow the Farm
Meet Victori where the horses are.
Tap either phone to open Victori’s equestrian content in TikTok or her Clermont real estate profile on Instagram.
Behind the Scenes
This is what hands-on experience looks like.
A one-minute peek behind the scenes with Victori on the farm caring for her horses.
Horse ownership is rewarding, funny, demanding and wonderfully unglamorous. This everyday familiarity helps Victori recognize practical property features that can be easy to miss during a conventional home showing.
Meet the Herd
Four horses. Four personalities. One very experienced owner.
Ecliptic
OTTB • An off-track Thoroughbred with a new chapter beyond racing.
Malibu
Pintaloosa • A striking member of Victori’s four-horse family.
Forrest
Thoroughbred • One more reason acreage alone never tells the whole story.
Current Listings
Central Florida horse-friendly homes and acreage.
Start with properties currently identified through the MLS as offering horse-friendly features, then verify the parcel, restrictions and intended use before making a decision.
Buyer’s Field Guide
A horse property is more than acreage.
The number on the listing is only the beginning. A thoughtful equestrian-property review considers how the land, improvements, rules and daily routines fit together.
Zoning and restrictions
Confirm county or municipal zoning, animal-density rules, future land use, HOA documents and deed restrictions. Private horsekeeping and commercial boarding or training may be treated differently.
Usable pasture
Total acreage may include wetlands, woods, ponds, structures or poorly drained areas. Consider forage quality, shade, rotation possibilities, toxic plants and dry-lot needs.
Fencing and separation
Inspect materials, condition, gate placement and the ability to create paddocks or isolate an animal. Existing fencing should be evaluated for the specific horses using it.
Barn and utilities
Review ventilation, stalls, roof condition, drainage, lighting, water, electric, wash areas and secure storage for feed, tack, hay, medicine and equipment.
Trailer access
Check driveway width, overhead clearance, road approach, gate width, loading conditions and whether a truck and trailer can enter, turn and exit safely.
Florida conditions
Evaluate drainage, flood exposure, storm shelter, evacuation routes, backup water, fencing recovery and where animals can be moved during hurricanes or emergencies.
Manure management
Plan for collection, storage, composting or removal while considering drainage, neighbors, flies, odor and local environmental requirements.
Services and trails
Consider travel time to equine veterinarians, emergency care, farriers, feed and hay suppliers, trainers, shows, boarding alternatives and public riding areas.
Insurance and intended use
Discuss residential, agricultural and commercial activities with qualified insurance and regulatory professionals before relying on a property for boarding, lessons, training or events.
Trusted Resources
Research tools for Florida horse owners.
Use these official and university resources as starting points, then confirm property-specific questions directly with the appropriate agency or professional.
UF/IFAS Extension
Horse pasture and forage
Florida-focused education about forage choices and pasture management.
Open resource → UF/IFASRotational grazing
Learn how planned rest periods can support pasture utilization and regrowth.
Open resource → University of FloridaEquine Extension
Educational material covering equine management, nutrition, behavior and health.
Open resource → FDACSCoggins and movement rules
Review current Florida requirements for moving horses within or into the state.
Open resource → FDACSEquine disease map
View Florida’s official reportable equine disease information and map.
Open resource → Lake CountyInteractive zoning and parcel map
Research parcel layers, zoning, planning overlays and related public information.
Open map → Lake CountyProperty Appraiser
Search parcel ownership, acreage, improvements and property records.
Search parcels → ClermontLake Louisa State Park
Explore current park information, multi-use trails and equestrian camping details.
Visit park page → Florida State ParksAlafia River trails
Check current conditions and equestrian access for miles of varied trails.
Visit park page →For Equestrian Sellers
Selling a horse property requires a different kind of marketing.
Equestrian buyers evaluate features that conventional marketing can overlook. Victori helps communicate the property’s pasture, fencing, barns, stalls, arena potential, water access, trailer movement and day-to-day usability—without overstating what has not been verified.
Honorable Mention
The Supporting Cast
Peaches & Daisy
Official farm supervisors, pasture inspectors and enthusiastic supporting cast members.
Victori’s four horses may receive top billing, but her two donkeys make sure life on the farm is never too serious.
Frequently Asked Questions
Before buying a Florida horse property.
How many acres do I need per horse in Florida?
There is no single acreage number that works for every horse, property or jurisdiction. Soil, forage, drainage, supplemental feeding, rotational grazing, animal density and local regulations all matter. Evaluate usable land and management plans rather than relying only on total acreage.
Does agricultural zoning automatically allow horses?
Not necessarily. The zoning designation is only one part of the research. Confirm the parcel’s jurisdiction, zoning rules, future land use, animal-density provisions, permitted structures, HOA documents and deed restrictions directly with the appropriate authorities.
Can I board or train horses from a residential property?
Commercial boarding, lessons, training, breeding or events may trigger different zoning, permitting, business, parking, insurance or site-plan requirements than personal horsekeeping. Describe the intended use specifically when requesting verification.
What does “Horses Allowed” in an MLS listing mean?
It is a useful search filter, not a legal determination or warranty. Buyers should independently verify zoning, restrictions, usable land, permits and suitability before relying on the property for horses.
What should I inspect besides the house?
Consider fences, gates, stalls, barn roof and ventilation, water and electric service, pasture and toxic plants, drainage, roads, trailer access, storage, manure handling and storm preparedness. Qualified inspectors and equine professionals may be appropriate.
Do horses need current Coggins documentation in Florida?
Florida’s current equine movement requirements generally require an official negative EIA—or Coggins—test within the applicable period for movement and certain gatherings. Always confirm the latest requirements directly with FDACS.
Your Entire Herd Matters
Your horses aren’t an afterthought. Your property search shouldn’t treat them like one.
Tell Victori about your animals, preferred area and the features that would make daily life work.