Get your feet wet in the tall grasses and morning dew!  Or saddle up that Palamino and keep warm and dry along winter's snow-covered path.  But do check out the beautiful banks of the South Platte River in Brighton, Colorado, the Adams County seat.  

Just twenty-two miles from downtown Denver horse real estate, but on the edge of the eastern Colorado plains, Brighton horse properties blend with the agricultural surroundings of Adams County real estate on one side and real estate in Weld County on the other.  There are houses for sale in Brighton East, homes for sale in Brighton Crossing and Parkside and horse real estate reaching out from Brighton in every direction. 

Combining a small-town atmosphere with rich cultural and historical roots gives Brighton a classy fabric.  A bit of history is nice to know as you drive through town.  Daniel C. Carmichael, the founder, named the town after Brighton Beach, New York.  But also look for other influences of the historical Indian tribes, Spanish gold seekers, the river traders and expeditions.  All have left their footprints and architectural influences that have enriched the area.

At the Adams County Fair, your well-groomed Chocolate can compete with the Appaloosa next door.  Many of the 27,000 residents enjoy the wet-and-wild, tomato-throwing contest which is now an annual tradition!  For a more subdued experience, go to the Murray Maize Maze and hike along the miles of twisting trails across 15 acres of tall corn.  Or head to Barr Lake State Park to jog, ride your horse or bike, fish or boat.  And don’t miss the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory with over 300 species of birds, some to be spotted from the gazebo at Barr Lake.  You may even see a red fox or deer up there too.  Many of you will also enjoy the local Riverdale and Box Elder Creek Golf Courses near town.

Adams Five Star Schools offer families the benefits of a large district with a close-knit feel at the 47 unique learning centers.  Always striving to improve student performance, the district has made the greatest gains on CSAP tests in the metro area and seven schools have recently boosted ratings from average to high.

So, you have to be smart.  Smart enough to let your animal lead you through the rushes to dry ground.  Or, simply loving having wet feet!