 The area's temperate weather and ideal sandy footing has attracted a large concentration of professional horsefolk and their students — many of whom fall in love with the area and stay. In fact, the area is a virtual Who's Who of training talent.
What is commonly known as "horse country" generally refers to an area right around Southern Pines and includes the
well known Walthour-Moss Foundation. However, the horse community expands to northern Moore County and beyond including Carthage, Cameron, Pinehurst, Vass and West End. It now extends to northern Hoke County as a result of Carolina Horse Part at Five Points.
 Moore County horse shows are held throughout the year and hunt clubs are a significant draw for equestrians. People come from great distances to participate in a variety of hunt events in the Sandhills area.
Spectators and participants can enjoy equestrian activities including horse shows, hunts by invitation, racing, carriage driving, pony club, dressage, steeplechase, trail, combined and other horse-related events. Volunteer your time to any event or show that captures your fancy. In addition to the gratitude of the organizers, you will meet many of the competitors, some of whom you may only have seen on TV or read about in magazines.
Major Attractions
The Pinehurst Harness Track - Features special events including polo. Spring Matinee Races feature trotters and pacers in their inaugural races.
The Fields Horse Community - The Fields is a newly developed horse community located in a rural section of northern Moore County, and is located only 14 miles from Pinehurst. Many consider this a mini Foundation, with the first phase consisting of 700 acres, and growing to 2,500 acres through further development. The Fields offers a large common riding ring, jump fields and excellent trails. Lots range from $12.7K - $15.5K per acre.
Carolina Horse Park at Five Points is situated 12 miles south of Southern Pines in adjacent Hoke county. It houses facilities to accommodate at least five major branches of equestrian sports. Thousands of spectators and riders from local, regional and national areas come to enjoy the thrill of the annual Steeplechase.
 Stoneybrook Steeplechase can boast attendance of several thousand on any give race day. It begins with a "gala" party on Friday night and on Saturday, Race Day, the Pegasus Club opens in time to host a gourmet luncheon. Tailgating, contests, a children's area, horse exhibits, and activities for the whole family make this an event you won't want to miss.
The Walthour-Moss Foundation, which is open to the public, was forged by Virginia Walthour-Moss and her husband William (Pappy) Moss in 1974. This several thousand acre tract of  land in the heart of Moore County Horse Country is devoted to nature conservancy and equestrian activities. It provides a sanctuary for wildlife and unique plant species. At the Walthour-Moss Foundation you will find fox hunters, Pony Clubbers, race and steeplechase trainers, trail riders, and world-class competitive athletes.
Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve is a delightful state park and preserve of virgin longleaf pines. Weymouth Nature Preserve offers 500 acres of natural woods, including one mile of bridle trails used mainly by the neighborhood, since there is no parking for horse trailers.
From the numerous horse farms along Youngs Road in Southern Pines, to the equestrian communities in the West End and Pinehurst areas, available real estate suitable for equestrian activities is unmatched.
You'll find that the horse farms of Pinehurst and Southern Pines offer incredible value.
At McDevitt Sotheby's International Realty, we not only sell horse farms, we are horse
enthusiasts. In fact, Jamie McDevitt, owner and broker, is
a competitive equestrian. To learn more about regional horse farms, Call 800-788-8814, or request our FREE DVD of the area.
Bottom 3 photos courtesy of the Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area CVB
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