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Presenting an exceptional investment opportunity to acquire a substantial landholding located near Ojai, Cities of Ventura and Santa Paula in Ventura County. Encompassing approximately 858 acres, this expansive and fully usable property offers a unique blend of nature, privacy, accessibility, and long-term potential. Property of this size rarely becomes available in Ventura County. Strategically positioned in a secluded yet convenient location, the property is comprised of three different legal parcels with established paved electric gated access, city water, electricity, and utility easements. It also includes 10-acre feet of valuable adjudicated groundwater rights via a shared well, making it well-suited for up to 3 homestead parcels or livestock use. The land features a desirable mild Mediterranean climate influenced by nearby coastal weather, along with a picturesque landscape of level terrain, gently rolling hills, and ocean-view ridgelines. Miles of internal trails and dirt roads provide full

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access across the property. Additional improvements include cross fencing and multiple auto-fill water troughs, supporting a variety of agricultural or recreational uses. Recently reduced and ready for sale, this rare offering must be seen to be fully appreciated in its scope, natural beauty, and future potential. Wildlife in abundance along with two seasonal reservoirs and creek enhance the property also. A perfect setting for a grand ranch estate. $2,640,000

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Arroyo Grande - Pomeroy Rd Nestled in Majestic Oaks these 2 homes are an equestrian’s dream. Set on 4.98 flat, usable acres of scenic countryside, this property is graced by mature oak trees and existing horse board- ing amenities. With several improvements already in place and room for more, it’s a rare opportunity to build, expand, or simply enjoy rural charm at its finest. $1,480,000 Arroyo Grande - Upper Lopez 180 Acre Horse and Cattle Ranch. Property is fenced with many springs and water troughs. Several level areas for buildings. Big Falls Waterfall close by. Tranquil meadows throughout the property. Land has many trees including majestic oaks. Good roads throughout the land for easy access including ATV and motorcycle trails. $840,000

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Who is “Wild Horse Annie”? The American mustang is descended from horses Spaniards brought to North America in the 1500’s. The terms “wild horse” and “mustang” are used inter- changeably. However, "wild horse” also includes horses whose bloodline has never been domesticated. to disappear from the face of America. Annie’s ranch life instilled in her a love and respect for animals. As a child, she often caught glimpses of mus- tang herds that roamed not far from her home. In 1950 Annie witnessed a blood trail coming out of a truck trailer crammed full of mustangs headed for the slaughterhouse. The blood was from a colt who had been trampled to death inside the trailer. Free-Roaming Horse and Burro Act (P.L.92-1925) mandated the protec- tion of these animals as “a nation- al heritage species” and placed man- agement of mustang herds on public lands under the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM.) Management of wild horses under the BLM has been far less than ideal. The BLM continues to use helicopters Velma Bronn Johnston, born March 5, 1912, grew up on a ranch in Nevada at a time when mustangs living in the west- ern United States were on the verge

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for roundups, and some hors- es who were once free-roam- ing are forced to live in hold- ing pens for up to three years. Issues with herd managemen t , such as fertility control, desig- nation of suit- able protected reserves and private lands, adoption pro- grams, training programs — all present unmet challenges. But without

of extinction. Her nickname, “Wild Horse Annie,” is a tribute to her efforts to preserve this national trea- sure. What Annie did for the mustang was was extraor- dinary. But what is truly remarkable is that she trans- formed the narrative. She re-wrote the story of what the wild horse is all about!

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Annie realized that she could no longer stand idly by and watch such abuse take place. She believed the wild horse represented an invaluable aspect of the history of the American West. As a secretary for an insurance agency in Reno, Nevada, Annie had the skills to research legislation and existing laws. She pulled hard facts togeth- er and made presentations to various socio-economic organizations. During that time the nickname “Wild Horse Annie” was hurled at her, intend- ed as an insult by opponents of her cause. But she embraced the name as an honorary title. Annie set up a letter writing cam- paign to Congress, and she had the savvy to engage school children in the process.. The campaign fostered a new narrative, one that honored the horse’s contribution to the settling of the American West. In 1959, Congress passed the Wild Horse Annie Act (P.L. 85-234) which banned the used of motorized vehicles and the practice of poisoning water holes to capture or kill wild horses. Then in 1971, the United States Wild

The prevailing narrative is always the power behind the power. Narrative bestows “divinity” to the bloodline of kings. Narratives ignite wars. Narratives determines who becomes president, and what political policies are most desirable. The prevailing narrative in the first half of the 20th century was that mus- tangs were a nuisance. Their herds competed for pasture land which many people thought belonged to cattle and other domestic livestock. Wild hors- es were viewed as having nothing to contribute to the newly industrialized world, other than to be a source for pet food and meat for international markets. In the 1930’s the U.S. Government authorized removal of wild horses from public ranges. Massive round- ups were conducted using trucks and planes, inhumane methods that went unopposed. Such roundups, along with hunting and habitat loss, caused the numbers of wild horses and burros to dwindle from 2 million at the turn of the century to an estimated 25,000 in 1950! At this rate, wild horses were destined

Annie, the prevailing narrative would likely have led to the extinction of the wild horse. Thanks to Annie, the federal gov-

ernment put out this new narrative: “Congress finds and declares that wild free roam- ing horses and burros are living symbols of the historic and pioneer- ing spirit of

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the West … It is the policy of Congress that wild free roam- ing horses and burros shall be protected …” - Linda Boston Franke, editor

Velma Bronn Johnston Photo courtesy of Inter- national Society for the protection of Mustangs and Burros (ISPMB) from Karen A. Sussman, https://ispmb.org/

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Pristine mountain resort oasis with endless options | Former gold mining camp, cattle ranch & scout retreat | Property has plumbing, septic, wells & electricity | Established campsites & cabins | Approval to develop 400 glamping cabins

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Pritchard Sumner Ranch $8,311,875 | 8,525.89 ± Acres | San Luis Obispo County, CA Historically supported up to 200 cow/calf pairs on annual rangeland | Water: two wells, 22 troughs & 80,000 gal of storage | New corrals, loading chute, 60-ft truck scale | Headquarters area offers infrastructure with room to reimagine

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R ural R eal E state O wnership

The following is a selection of some of the most relevant terms from our Master Glossary for Rural Real Estate Ownership. To view the entire Glossary, go to www.RanchAndCountry.com A C ondensed GLOSSARY for

of functionality. However, propane is more expensive that natural gas. Propane is also more flammable than natural gas. Pump Test – A pump test for a water well is a test to determine how many gallons of water the well pump can produce in a minute. The result is referred to as the discharge rate, and it is expressed as a quantity of gallons per minute, such as 40 gallons per minute. Variables for the test include the size, or horsepower, of the pump, as this factor can impact the discharge rate. Renewable Energy Systems – Renewable energy is a term used for energy that is produced from naturally occurring and inexhaustible resources. Sunlight is a prime example of renewable energy in that sunlight is not “used up” in the process of generating solar power. Renewable energy sources such as solar, geothermal, and wind power are pure renewables in that their sources are 100% naturally occurring and inexhaustible. It is also a common practice to refer to hydropower and power derived from biomass as “renewable energy.” However these energy sources are not infinitely renewable in the same sense as are wind, sunlight, and geothermal sources

be costly and time consuming, particularly in rural areas, but it is essential for a buyer to know the exact location of the property under consideration for purchase. A seller may wish to obtain a survey prior to listing the home for sale so that the buyer can know the location of the boundary lines before making an offer. Sustainable Agriculture – Sustainable agriculture is a term applied to farming practices that seek to continually renew and restore the land so that it can produce food indefinitely. Sustainable agricultural practices are sensitive to ecosystems and to management practices that make the most efficient use of labor and resources. Topography – Topography refers to the relief, or

Benefits include soft skin and shiny hair as a result of regular use of the mineral free rainwater. Water Well – Most rural properties located outside of a municipality or in an unincorporated area derive their water service from a water well. Some properties have both a domestic well and an agricultural well. In some areas, the regulatory departments of health have different standards for domestic wells and ag wells. Also some locations provide for reduced power costs to pump water from an ag well. A property may also derive its water service from a shared water well that may be located on the subject property or on a neighboring property. Some rural properties have the benefit of a private water service community that services multiple

Entitlements – The word “entitlement” mean a legal right to a benefit. When applied to ownership of land, entitlements are those rights of use of the land, which may include the right to subdivide, the right to build or develop, the right to adjust boundary lines, the right to farm Flood Plain – A flood plain, or floodplain, refers to those portions of land on both banks of a river or stream that are subject to periodic flooding. Flood plains are typically described in terms of frequency in years. A “one hundred year flood plain,” for example, is land on either side of a river or stream that is statistically subject to flooding only once in every one hundred years. Green Building – Green building involves the effort of both design and construction to produce homes and other structures that are most efficient in the utilization of energy and utilities and resources, while minimizing waste, pollution, and other impacts on the environment Land Use – Land use refers to legal allowances in terms of how a property can be used and it encompasses both entitlements and zoning. Examples of use are residential / single family, residential / multi-family, agriculture, commercial, and industrial. Off the Grid – A property that is located outside of the range of public utility services is said to be “off the grid.” The term also refers to a property whose energy needs are supplied internally by alternative energy sources so that it is not dependent on public utility services. On the Grid – If a solar or wind powered home is located within the service area of the public utility power grid, an owner may choose to connect to public grid and be “on the grid.” The advantages for a solar home for being on the grid is that excess energy generated but not used can be sold to the utility company for credit. Market Value – The true market value of a property is what a buyer is willing to pay for the property if the sale offering is exposed to the maximum pool of possible buyers. Prior to an actual sale of a property, market value is best estimated by comparing the

rights” and the “surface rights” is said to own a “fee simple estate” in the land. More often, however, the mineral rights of landowners were deeded away many generations ago and are typically owned by a party other than the seller. The title report may show that “the mineral rights have been reserved” (by another party) and are therefore not included in the sale. The buyer will then want to determine the extent to which the holder of the mineral rights has rights of egress, or an implied easement, that is, the right to enter through the surface of the land in order to extract the minerals. Open Space – With regard to property ownership and land use, open space refers to a portion of land that is preserved in its natural state and protected from development or agricultural activity. A subdivision or conditional use permit proposal may contain a dedicated open space easement that is clearly delineated, which will preserve into perpetuity a portion of the land that is under consideration for development. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment – The Phase I ESA is a report that identifies existing or potential environmental conditions on a property that could be contaminated or otherwise hazardous. Phase II Environmental Site Assessment – If a Phase I ESA indicates the possible presence of contamination or hazardous material, a Phase II ESA may be used to do chemical analysis and/or further testing. Potability Test – Potable water is water that is deemed suitable for drinking water according to standards of health general set by county or local governing authorities. A potability test is a chemical analysis of the water performed by a lab to determine that the water meets health standards for drinking water. Propane – Propane gas is the most common form of gas service used in rural areas that fall outside the boundaries of a municipality. A propane tank will be located on the premises, and propane dealers regularly service and fill the tank as needed. A gas line runs from the tank to the home to service heaters, stoves and other gas based appliances. Homeowners will find no difference inside the home between using propane gas and natural gas in terms

Aquifer – Acquifer is a geological term referring to a subterranean body of water that lies in a rock layer beneath a parcel of land. The aquifer may be shallow, just below the surface, or hundreds of feet deep. It may also be permeable or impermeable. A geologist can use various means to determine the most likely location and condition of an aquifer Arable Land – Arable land is land that can be used for growing crops, for various types of farming and agricultural production. Blue Line – A blue line on a property map can indicate the presence of water flow, such as a river or stream, that may or may not be active. The presence of the blue line can impose certain environmental restrictions to the development and/or use of a property in the vicinity of the blue line. Building Envelope – The building envelope is an area on a property, designated and identified on a property map, that indicates the allowable building and development portions of the property, in accordance with county or local permitting regulations. Building Site – A building site is an area on a parcel of land that could be suitable for building a home. Certificate of Compliance – A certificate of compliance is issued for a parcel of land based on a determination made by the local agency of authority (such as a county planning commission) that the parcel was created by legal means and therefore has legal standing as a sole and separate parcel. The existence of a certificate of compliance for a property does NOT insure that the property is in compliance with conditions that would render it suitable for building, nor does it imply legal access, but rather it simply insures that the parcel is a legal parcel, and that it therefore can be sold or otherwise transferred in ownership. Endangered Species – “Endangered species” is a designation that affords legal protection to a species that is at risk of becoming extinct. If some portion of a property serves as a habitat for an endangered species, the federal government, through the Environmental Protection Agency, can impose restrictions on development and farming of those lands that serve as or support the habitat.

Riparian Rights – Riparian rights are the rights of landowners whose property borders or is adjacent to a water way, such as a river, stream, or lake. These rights include the right for “reasonable” use and enjoyment of the water for domestic purposes. Such rights also include the stipulation that the use shall not infringe on use by other landowners who also share in these riparian rights. As an example, a landowner bordering a stream does not have the sole and exclusive right to build a dam and thereby divert the water from a neighboring landowner who also borders the stream. Landowners also have similar rights to the use of the ground water that lies beneath their land. These rights, referred to as “overlying rights” are governed and regulated on a state level.

varying elevations of the land surface. Descriptive terms such as flat, rolling, steep, sloping, flat to rolling , and varied are frequently used to describe topography for a property. USGS Maps – USGS is an abbreviation for the United States Geological Survey, a federal agency under the U.S. Department of Interior. USGS maps cover the entire area of the United States showing topographic detail at a scale of 1:24,000. The topography of the land surface represented on the map is represented by lines; the distance between the lines represents 2000 feet. With this approach, a map with lines that are close together will indicate steeper terrain, whereas a map with lines that are further apart represents a flatter terrain. Maps are also available at a higher scale of up to 1:250,000. Water Collection Systems – Water collection systems are ecological systems consisting of gutters, piping and tanks designed to maximize the collection and storage rainwater and water run-off for future use. Some water collection system users claim that their entire household is able to function exclusively with the use of collected rainwater.

properties. In these situations, owners will typically have meters and will pay their metered share of water use, and will also share in common any water well maintenance costs. Watershed – Watershed refers to an area of land where run-off water from rain or snow drains down to a lower area of accumulation. Another word for watershed is a drainage basin. Zoning – Zoning includes the laws that determine allowable land uses for a property. Some general zoning categories may be residential, agriculture, commercial, and mixed use . Zoning may further classify general zoning categories as, for example, single family residentia l or multi-family residential . Zoning laws for properties that are located within cities or townships are set by the local authorities. Rural properties located in areas that are not incorporated by cities or townships will most likely be subject to county zoning laws. Most zoning authorities have procedures through which property owners can apply to get the zoning changed for a property. However, the procedure for obtaining a zoning change can be extremely challenging.

Septic System – Septic systems are the typical waste management system used in homes in rural areas, and in some small towns and unincorporated communities. When a property with a septic system is purchased, the buyer may elect to have the septic system tested. A professional septic servicing company can pump out the tank, and can also inspect the construction of the tank and confirm to the buyer that the tank is properly installed in accordance with local health codes. Soil Analysis / Soil Tests – Soil tests can be used to determine soil compaction, which is important for any foundation of a building, the drainage or percolation factor of the soil which is essential for installation of a septic systems, and the potential for other factors such as slippage, erosion and more. Soil analysis is also used to determine the suitability of the soil for various agricultural interests. Survey – A survey of a property is performed by a licensed professional to delineate the location of the property boundary lines and line intersections (corners) for a parcel of land. The procedure can

property to other similar properties that have sold. The following variables must be considered in comparing a property to other sold properties: comparability of location, comparability of size, comparability of improvements and other features, and the date of the sale. Mineral, Oil and Gas Rights – In many countries throughout the world, the mineral resources that lie beneath the lands belong to the government. In the U.S. ownership of minerals, oil and gas resources is privately owned. A landowner who owns the “mineral

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Welcome to Rossetto Ranch. A premium agricultural property that offers diverse streams of income including charmingly restored home & off-grid glamping site w/ short term rental income of $40k per year, seasonal hunting lease, alfalfa crop w/ seasonal lease & annual grain crop. The mixed landscape of hills & irrigated, laser leveled fields provides habitat for deer & other game, along with waterfowl that frequent the small wetland area. 135 acres of water rights (both A&B district rights) upgraded systems & quality soils allow for efficient farming. The ranch offers spectacular scenery of surrounding farmland & picturesque views of Mt. Shasta, with pride of ownership written all over it. Improvements include 56x80 steel pole barn, new 75 & 100 hp energy efficient VFD pumps, updated pumping stations & main lines, perimeter fencing & access roads throughout. The property meets County requirements for additional dwelling & offers several locations with great views of the Cascade Range.

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People move to rural environments for various reasons - for two-lane main streets instead of traffic-jammed freeways, for smog-free blue sky days and star-filled nights, low crime, friendly faces, and a slower pace. But high on the list is love for our critters and the desire to give them a suitable home with room to roam. For many, the move to the country is all about horses. But goats are a favorite too, beloved for their human sounding baa’s and their quizzical facial expressions. Donkeys are easily adored. Llamas and alpacas make the list. A hen house rewards the owner with farm fresh eggs. And of course it’s definitely about the dogs! How wonderful to give them space, and plenty of earthy off-leash potty options! What is it with the animal kingdom that so engages us humans, that brings us comfort, keeps us laughing, and keeps our hearts happy and full? If you stop and think about it, you might find it hard to put your finger on it, and yet you know it’s true. These guys somehow manage to wiggle their way into our hearts. Some say the rapport we have with our animals is based on their emotional make-up being similar to human emotional make-up. Animals, like humans, have “personalities.” There is scientific evidence that for many people, getting a horsey hug, or exchanging eye contact with our dog, or stroking a curled up lap cat can cause us to release a hormone called oxytocin. Oxytocin is that warm and fuzzy “love” hormone that makes us connect and bond. So our love for our animals could be chemically based in part, but there’s more. Psychological reasons could include the need to nurture, the need for companionship, the need for simplicity. And there is another possibility that could out-weigh all the others — that we are attracted to our animals because animals don’t lie. Let’s face it - we humans are born into a world of deceit. We learn to whisper secrets at the earliest age. We get the Santa Claus story, the stork story, the games of play-like and pretend. And then we get advertising that creates false needs, the political spin, the latest social narrative. We see wars fought on false pretexts, and… Suffice it to say, we humans are ravenous for a little honesty, for a straight shooter. Ray Hunt (1929-2009) was a great fore-father of “horse whispering,” a master horseman and master teacher. He made the following comment in one of his horsemanship clinics, "The horse is honest, you see. He can kick you and buck you off and that's an honest approach. The human - that's something else. But the horse -- he's straight.  And he'll come through, if you allow it....” (See article, Ray Hunt, A Legend in His Own Time.) Maybe we love our animals because we can trust them to be straight with us, to let us know exactly how they feel about what’s going on, and about what we’re doing to them. That we can trust them can be refreshing in a world where we are dealing with “hidden agendas” and blatant dishonesty. Or, maybe even more relevant is that they trust us! Once an animal claims us and refers to us as “my human” they begin to trust us unconditionally. They look up at us with those big round eyes and wait patiently for us. They trust we’ll be coming through for them with whatever they need. Being trusted is a great and empowering feeling. And the reality is, we will invariably come through for them. Because, for whatever reasons, we really love our animals. -RC Editor

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