Aubrey, Texas, is a small city in Denton County north of the DFW metroplex. Nearly 5,000 people call Aubrey home, but many others know of Aubrey because of the vast horse ranches in the area. What makes Aubrey a great place to raise and care for horses? Many unique factors combine to set Aubrey apart as the epicenter of top-tier performance horses and breeding programs.
As you think about shopping for Aubrey luxury homes, keep reading to learn why so many people (and horses) love Aubrey.
Town history
European immigrants were the first to settle in Aubrey during the 1850s. The town was named after Aubrey Roquemore, the son of one of the earliest settlers. Aubrey didn’t become a top site for livestock production until later in the 19th century. Several successful farms rose in the area that produced a variety of crops, and many others set up their own horse ranches in the area. As the town grew through the 20th century, many residential properties and commercial developments started.
Great soil
Aubrey’s sandy loam soil provides an ideal setting for horses and coastal production. This soil consists of varying amounts of silt and clay and a high sand concentration. What sets sandy loam soil apart is its high drainage rates, preventing the ground from water logging while retaining moisture and nutrients. It’s easy to work with and supports a wide range of trees and vegetation. You can improve the quality of sandy loam soil through regular fertilization.
Top trainers and breeders
Many of the leading horse breeders in the country live and work in Aubrey and the surrounding cities. Local professionals specialize in the full range of equestrian disciplines, including reining, Arabians, jumpers, and all-rounders. Meanwhile, numerous top stallions stand for collection in the greater Aubrey area, making it a mecca for mare owners and top industry breeders. Altogether, dozens of the industry’s top trainers reside in the Aubrey area and its immediate surroundings. Whether you’re looking for a top-20 Reining professional or an award-winning jumper barn, Aubrey has it.
Impressive facilities
Because there are so many professional breeders and trainers in the Aubrey area, you’ll have no trouble finding extensive commercial facilities to house horses and facilitate the work of trainers and breeders and the clients they work with. Aubrey is home to dozens of trainers in the cutting, reined cow horse, reining, and jumper pen disciplines — and many specialize in non-pros. Whether you have L4 open horses or are just starting out, there is a program to fit you and your horses’ needs.
Other nearby businesses support this industry by providing essential services like feed stores, tack shops, and veterinary clinics.
Weems & Stephens Equine Hospital is the best clinic in the Aubrey area; open 24 hours a day, the veterinarians at Weems administer medical and surgical care to horses throughout northern Texas, southern Oklahoma, and western Louisiana.
D&L Farm and Home has served the community for over 35 years by providing everything Aubrey residents need for their barns and horses and supplying lawn and home supplies. Besides their Aubrey location, they also have shops in Celina, McKinney, Gainesville, and Sanger.
Scenic surroundings
Northern Texas offers plenty of natural beauty and scenery, making the countryside around Aubrey the perfect backdrop for breeders and trainers to work.
Ideal climate
Because Aubrey is located in North Texas, the climate isn’t as harsh as what you might experience in other parts of the state. Summer can be hot, and average high temperatures during July and August often reach the upper 90s. During most of the year, you can expect average daily highs that range between 53 and 90 degrees. Most months don’t receive more than five or six days of rain, making it easy for horses and trainers to get outside.
Large ranches and farms
Living in Aubrey provides proximity to the entire Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. At the same time, Aubrey is far enough removed from the metroplex that there is enough space for ranches and farms to spread out. At the same time, Aubrey is home to one of the largest concentrations of horse and horse ranchers in the entire country.
Centralized location
Aubrey residents who travel to events for reining and cutting can easily navigate throughout the region from their hometown. Aubrey is close to Dallas and Fort Worth and only a short drive away from major cities such as Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Oklahoma City, and Amarillo. These cities frequently host shows and rodeos; Aubrey residents don’t have to travel far to and from these events.
The North Texas Fair and Rodeo
The North Texas Fair and Rodeo is a massive yearly draw, and Aubrey residents can easily access the fair each year without having to travel far from home.
The livestock displays at the North Texas Fair are some of the best of any fair in Texas, and their rodeo is second to none.
If Aubrey could be right for you, take your home search to Ayla Reed. An Aubrey local, Ayla specializes in luxury residential and mostly farm and ranch properties. She also shows and breeds top-tier Western performance horses (Reiners). Regarding Aubrey, TX, real estate, Ayla is the area’s highest-performing and most trustworthy agent.
Are you interested in Aubrey luxury homes? Contact Ayla and bring her all of your questions about living in Aubrey.
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