I've written before that Waikii Ranch on Saddle Road just outside of Waimea (Kamuela) is the absolute top choice in Big Island real estate for the buyer wanting equestrian facilities.  Truly, there are more serious horse owners per square mile in Waikii than any other gated community in Hawaii!  You have miles of equestrian easements that are actually ridden daily, and arenas, a round pen and a polo field at your disposal. The are horse-friendly Waikii Ranch homes are priced under $1,000,000, but there is also a big log-glass-stone home with guest cottage (7,000 sq ft) for $1,800,000 and the perfect complete private horse breeding and training estate for $18,500,000.) If you are considering buying a lot (10 - 40 acres) rather than one of the homes currently on the market, you will find ... 06/23/2010