Are you thinking about buying a ranch through an informal seller finance deal? If so, beware.  Andalusian breeder Rancho Mi Hacienda and owner Gilda Arana learned the hard way the pitfalls of doing this type of deal “on the fly”.

Rancho thought it had an enforceable written agreement whereby Coy Lynn Owens and his wife Linda

If you are looking to buy a “horse property” in Texas, or if you are starting an equine operation on your land in Texas, the following information may be helpful for you to determine whether or not you may successfully apply for agricultural appraisal or maintain your current agricultural appraisal status. 

Agricultural appraisal values land