Twin Acres Riding Stables

While we welcome horses on the property; the scale, character, and intensity of use of a seven day-per-week commercial operation are not compatible with the community.

THE EAGLE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S HEARING WILL HELD ON NOVEMBER  14, 2023 

This means...

Tuesday, October 17 - The Applicant must submit updated application materials 20 working days before the hearing. For the previously scheduled hearing the Twin Acres Applicant missed this deadline, which signaled that the hearing would not be held as scheduled.

Tuesday, November 7 - The Planning Director shall prepare and distribute a detailed Staff Report evaluating the application to the applicant and make the report available to the public no later than five (5) working days before the first scheduled public hearing on the application.

Friday, November 10 (No later than) - Members of the public are encouraged to submit written public comment prior to the start of a scheduled meeting or hearing to allow adequate time for review and consideration of the comments by the Board. 

Tuesday, November 14 - Hearing

THIS GIVES US < 4 CALENDAR DAYS TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO NEW INFORMATION IN THE STAFF REPORT!

HOW CAN YOU HELP WHILE AWAITING NEW INFORMATION ON TWIN ACRES?

Collect more signatures!

>188 Signatures on Petition

Sign the petition here



Collect more money! 

We don't know what we'll be facing in an updated application!

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Understand the concerns. 

Read the Public Comment for 

Site Visit and 

the Letter to AVLT & Response.

Watch for Updates Here


Application Materials: ZS-009260-2022


Public Hearing Information:

The proposal is for up to 50 (we have unconfirmed reports that the number is being reduced to 25 due to lack of water) horses to be kept on the property. Horseback riding lessons and arenas will be available as well. Events will also be held on the property about two times a year with approximately 100 people at each event. 


The Eagle County Land Use Regulations (ECLURs) define a boarding stable as, “a structure designed for the feeding, housing and exercising of horses not owned by the owner of the premises and for which the owner receives compensation.” The ECLURs define a riding stable as, “an establishment that has available for rent or lease four (4) or more animals for periods of twenty-four (24) hours or less, or in return for compensation, gives lessons to develop horsemanship.” 


Why neighbors are concerned (this is not an inclusive list).

TARS in the foreground of one resident's Sopris view


THAT is not "peaceful enjoyment" as required by Eagle County for a Special Use Permit.

The covered jumping arena is 20,000 sq ft compared to nearby homes <4,000 sq ft. 

The proposed development is in a basin, resembling a football field. Surrounding homes represent the stands (several at field level). Residents would be unwilling spectators of every commercial activity, experiencing all the environmental impacts (odors, light, noise, flies, loose dogs, dust, etc.) associated with a large commercial equestrian operation. 

~Standard 5-250.B.2: Compatibility, Standard 5-250.B.4: Design Minimizes Adverse Impact