Benson (Wind Song Ranch)

 
Property has direct Access to unlimited trail riding on
trails and sandy washes.  Click on blue links to see pictures.

Located: 8 miles west of Benson; 5 miles off I-10, The 297/J-Six Exit;
and only 45 minutes to Tucson Airport. Quite location, Private Location,
away from train noise, and any traffic, except for an occasional very distant sound.

WEATHER:  Cooler Than Tucson in summer and winter because elevation 4,100;
Tucson is 2,300 elevation.  Our summers (July-August) average between 95 and 100 (July & August)
but the monsoons/rain really make it feel cooler.

FOR RENT:

Looking for that Special Horse Person to care for our 20-year-old-mare while we make
back to Taos, NM, during the year: In exchange for care of one 20-year old mare,
2 Rental Spaces Available (year-found) (1) RV space with full hook-ups ($125/mo, incl utilities) and  (the 2nd)  a Studio Apt ,
with large closet & master bath ($275/mo, including utilities)
 w/possibly Internet. 

Included is  UNLIMITED Direct Access Trail Access through State and
Coronado National Forest Land.  with a Free Private horse stall w/paddock,  included with Either,
and use of tack room, and large turn-out pasture,  as well as small grass pastures.
One dog OK (if barks very little).

We Looking for a special Horse Person, or someone with good horse experience, 
to rent either a RV space or a SMALL STUDIO space with large bath & closet,
along with their horse and/or dog including utilities, Included free horse stall w/paddock, and a
large turnout space, and possible Internet Access. Pictures below,

This is in exchange for care of 20-year-old non-dominate mare (water, feed,
clean up her manure). We live here part time, mainly winter, and are back in Taos, NM,
 through Jan 9.  Our horse, Ree, (Life's Reality),  never kicks or bites.
She has been an endurance horse with 2 blue ribbons in Dressage.

Property has Direct Access to Unlimited Trail riding, including   2+ miles of a beautiful sandy
wash near base of Rincon Peak (State Land) & unlimited miles of desert land, leading to
Old Tucson Studios and miles of dirt road roads (barely traveled by car).
Property goes directly from State land to the Coronado National Wilderness
to the National Forest. The Benson (AERC sanctioned) endurance rides can usually be seen
in the distance hills from our front porch in the Spring.

Also there is 4.5 acres, fenced land, for regular turnout. The land is  hilly and rocky,
but with some grasses sprouting everywhere during the Monsoons. Beneath the rocks
is good dirt for grass. Our horse does fine barefoot in the rocky soil.  We  trim every 4-6 weeks. 
We usually use easy boots for trails (mainly on front). Although if you use the sand washes, no need.

Also, a studio apt with very large master bath and tub, at $275/month with
free horse paddock and turnout space.

In part of the 4.5 fenced acreage, there is a large Paddock planted
with grass for enhanced summer grazing. Also, small patches
of Bermuda around the property for grazing.

Green hills, (JULY-AUG 2011)--see zig-zag of trees (mesquite) going up hill.
That is the location of the sandy wash you can ride in. Trails over other areas also. They were brown
last winter when we were there.

Owners: Dave and Marie Griffith

cell: 530-632-2933
marie.griffith@earthlink.net
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