Milton has long boasted a strong and proud equestrian community -- a reflection of its deep rural heritage as well as an ongoing desire to engage with those who love the equestrian lifestyle and everything it involves. Some members of this community own horses; others ride them; and there are many more who simply enjoy living in a place full of horse farms, pastures, and people who understand the meaning, benefits and specialness of Milton's unique equestrian lifestyle.

People wishing to learn more about the city's equestrian community can visit our horse farms, agri-businesses and connect with members of the Milton's Equestrian Committee. The latter is a formal City committee whose members are appointed by the Mayor and Council members who consider matters of importance to Milton's equestrian community. Its existence reflects the high importance the City puts on supporting, maintaining and embracing Milton's rich equestrian heritage.   

Where are Milton's horse farms?

One of the things that makes Milton unique, when it comes to equestrian matters, are how its horse forms are woven into the fabric of the city. This map (a "Census" produced, after extensive research, by the Milton Equestrian Committee in early 2024) speaks to this fact. It shows half-mile radius bubbles around some of Milton horse farms. These forms are not clustered in one location but rather dispersed widely between neighborhoods. Some have a few horses; others house a dozen or more. But whatever the size of these horse farms, they are central to Milton and its distinct equestrian identity.

Videos related to equestrian life in Milton

MILTON'S BARRELING RACING POLICE OFFICER: By night, Kelsea Graham is a Milton police officer, patrolling the streets to keep the community safe. By day, she is an award-winning barreling racer, competing on her off-days with her horse, Hunter.

MILTON HORSE FARM PARTNERS WITH LOCAL VOCATIONAL PROGRAM: Lionheart WORKS is a vocational program that places young adults with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences in jobs in around around Milton - like at the farm of Tony Rich, the Milton Equestrian Committee chair. Currently, two young men are going to Rich’s farm weekly. They do much of the typical farm work: bring in fresh shavings, put out hay and feed, fill up water buckets and get to interact with the horses.

FIREWORKS IMPACT ON HORSES: Fireworks are traditional celebration for many holidays, including the 4th of July and the New Year. But for horses and their owners, these loud celebrations can be the cause of much stress. Nan Buckner, a member of Milton’s Equestrian Committee, talks about her process as a horse owner before and during fireworks, and the steps she takes to protect her horses.

Exploring and appreciating Milton's barns

The City of Milton strives to showcase our rural character by featuring Milton barns on our social media accounts. Please submit pictures and/or videos to be considered by the Milton Equestrian Committee for this honor. If your barn is chosen, you'll be notified and it will be featured on the City of Milton's Facebook and Instagram pages. In addition to picture, please share details of your barn’s history, how it's used now, and anything else you'd like us to know about it.

To have your barn considered as part of the Milton Barn feature, click HERE.