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Joette Schalla, ALC
Ranch Broker, CO
Licensed in CO
Joette has been a Colorado Ranch Broker since 2004, specializing in working ranches, mountain properties, and legacy land across the state. Since joining Fay Ranches in 2022, she has continued to offer clients the benefit of her deep expertise in land transactions and firsthand ranching experience. She holds the prestigious Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation through the Realtors Land Institute (RLI). She was elected Governor-at-Large in 2024, taking on a state leadership role and advocating for high standards within the land brokerage industry.
Joette was raised on a cattle ranch in eastern Colorado, where horsemanship, land stewardship, and work ethic were part of daily life. From a young age, she was actively involved in 4-H and competitive riding, with extensive experience in both English and Western disciplines. Her well-rounded background in equestrian competition laid the foundation for a lifelong connection to horses, cattle, and rural land.
Her talent and drive earned her both academic and rodeo scholarships, attending Missouri Valley College before being recruited to Oklahoma Panhandle State University. There, she majored in marketing and finance, with a minor in computer information systems, all while actively competing in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA). She qualified multiple times for the College National Finals Rodeo in breakaway roping, achieving top honors in highly competitive regions.
Today, Joette runs a commercial cow/calf operation, calving in the spring and marketing calves in the fall. Her deep understanding of ranch operations, livestock management, and land productivity provides clients with rare, boots-on-the-ground insight into the realities of rural property ownership. She continues to compete in ranch rodeos, earning accolades like Top Horse and Top Hand, and contributing to her team’s 2020 Women’s Ranch Rodeo Association World Championship.
When she’s not working on real estate deals, riding horses, or checking cattle, Joette enjoys traveling—especially if it involves deep-sea fishing, touring historic sites, or hiking in the mountains of Colorado. She spends as much time as she can with her partner, Toby, sharing a love for the land and enjoying the outdoor lifestyle they both value.
Read the Western Horseman Article "Started from Scratch - the Story of the Schalla Family"
7 Active Properties Listed by Joette Schalla, ALC
Hobby Horse Farms
Firestone, ColoradoThis premier equestrian facility offers an 80-horse capacity and exceptional amenities for both riders and horses. It features heated box stalls, Quonsets, loafing sheds, and multiple large paddocks, all surrounded by durable fencing. The property also includes a 200′ x 90′ indoor arena and two large outdoor arenas. With a solid reputation, the facility generates steady income, offers growth potential, and presents long-term investment opportunities, especially as the area grows.
South Apishapa Ranch
Model, ColoradoThis land supports various species, including mule deer, elk, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, coyotes, and mountain lions. It is a blend of grazing land and diverse wildlife habitat in southeastern Colorado. Cattle grazing and hunting leases with potential landowner tags enhance the land’s value. Adjacent to the Apishapa State Wildlife Area, it enriches hunting prospects. A solar-powered water well ensures sufficient water for livestock and wildlife amid rugged canyons and native grasslands.
Elk Valley Ranch
Hartsel, ColoradoExperience the majestic Elk Valley Ranch under vast, deep blue skies and snow-capped peaks in Park County, Colorado. This 640± acre recreational haven offers hunting, fishing, skiing, and more. Home to elk, deer, and other wildlife, it adjoins BLM land for unmatched seclusion. Its features include sub-irrigated meadows, a stock well, and electricity. Easily accessible from Denver and near Breckenridge, the ranch is ideal for creating a private family retreat or a sportsman’s paradise.
Pounds Ranch
Rye, ColoradoViews of the Wet Mountain range from this generational property, this ranch offers a unique 196± acre-feet water storage right at Bonnie Meade Lake, ideal for livestock and equestrian activities. It boasts fertile grasslands and abundant wildlife, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. With year-round access, power, and livestock well, the ranch provides flexibility for development. Not bound by a conservation easement, Pounds Ranch offers endless possibilities amidst natural beauty and adventure.
Zoe’s Ranch
Pueblo, ColoradoZoe’s Ranch is established in a stunning setting in Colorado, with mature trees for privacy and shade and a seasonal creek. The views and the ranch’s terrain are hard to beat, with Greenhorn Mountain standing proudly to the west. The property has well-established landscaping, enhancing the beauty of the setting. The thoughtfully designed improvements are ideal for someone who wants a turn-key horse property and a well-appointed home that is already finished and ready to be enjoyed.
Williams Farm & Seed Company
Pueblo, ColoradoThe farm, home, and seed store are iconic in Colorado. The farm is so coveted and celebrated that the Palmer Land Conservancy is including the property in a documentary they are producing about historic farms in the lower Arkansas River Valley. This historic and iconic property offers one of the best locations for a potential commercial business. With multiple types of zoning, plentiful water rights, and usable improvements, this property provides limitless opportunities for the next owner.
IL Ranch
Boone, ColoradoIL Ranch blends rural serenity with modern convenience on 40± acres in Colorado. Ideal for equestrians or self-sufficient living, the property features over a dozen loafing sheds, cross-fencing, a corral system with a cattle alley, and a sweep tub. The 2,747± square foot custom home offers 3 beds, 3 baths, granite, and custom cabinetry. It includes garages, a shop, and hay barns and is near Boone and 20± minutes to Pueblo: a turnkey ranching and equestrian opportunity.
10 Listings Sold by Joette Schalla, ALC
North Star Ranch Colorado
Mancos, ColoradoWith 80± acres of irrigated meadows & stunning vistas, North Star Ranch is perfect for equestrian pursuits, ranching, & enjoying the tranquility of southwestern Colorado, just 25 minutes west of Durango, Colorado. This picturesque 488± acre property features diverse terrain, providing a habitat for elk, deer, bear, & turkeys, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. It includes a ranch house, a 3-bedroom caretaker’s casita, vintage barns, and a new timber-frame horse barn with luxurious accommodations.
Vucetich Ranch
Walsenburg, ColoradoJust north of Walsenburg, CO, the 2,150± deeded acre Vucetich Ranch offers stunning views of the Spanish Peaks, Sangre De Cristo, and Wet Mountain ranges. The rolling terrain features catch ponds and is accessible via a maintained gravel county road. The ranch includes 320± acres of fenced BLM land, enhancing livestock capacity. It’s fully fenced with a water line feeding stock tanks at two locations. The mild climate supports grazing, with antelope and occasional elk or mule deer.
Jersin Farm
Pueblo, ColoradoJersin Farm is a 36.7± acre, income-producing property on Colorado’s sought-after St. Charles Mesa. It includes 37.6 Bessemer Ditch shares with top-tier water rights, an irrigation well, and gated pipe infrastructure. The farm supports diverse crops and offers two rental homes, multiple outbuildings, and easy access to Pueblo. With strong water, rental income, and infrastructure, it presents a rare opportunity for productive farming or investment in a premier ag community.
Best Bet Beeflot
La Junta, ColoradoThis Colorado property and business is a great stepping stone to allow the owner to generate enough income to expand their operation in additional directions. Water rights allow opportunities for pasturing cattle or growing crops. This is a wonderful facility to utilize for trading cattle and earning steady cash flow from the yardage charged for feeding customers’ cattle. The home allows someone to live on-site, provide housing for a manager, or earn additional rental income from the property.
Stone Creek Ranch
Pueblo, ColoradoThis Colorado ranch is a blank canvas for someone ready to create their dream property. This pristine property is a wonderful setting to take in the mountain views or ride your horse along the bluffs, around the buttes, and then down to Rush Creek to scare up some wildlife. The location is near a town with many amenities yet with enough space to enjoy privacy, the pleasant sounds of nature, and the privacy of wide-open spaces. It would be a great place for a home with a porch for rocking chairs.
Wild Mustang Ranch
Walsenburg, ColoradoThis Colorado 3/3 custom log home offers granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and high-end cabinetry. The primary suite has a walk-in closet and fine tile work throughout the spacious bathroom. The basement has a walkout egress to the front yard, a game room, bar, and workout area. Put up your feet in the stunning great room and relax by the gas fireplace trimmed in river rock. Views of Greenhorn Mountain, Mt Mestas, Silver Mtn, and the Sheep Mtns are from the cozy front porch.
Little River Ranch
Pueblo, ColoradoThe Little River Ranch offers 40± fenced acres with live water on the eastern edge. The custom home features 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 16′ ceilings, two fireplaces, and a loft with a spiral staircase. Above the detached garage is a studio apartment with a kitchen and bath. The property includes a 250′ x 100′ riding arena, a three-stall loafing shed, covered decks, and views of Greenhorn Mountain, the Spanish Peaks, and Pike’s Peak. Located 7± miles south of Pueblo in the Eagle Ranch subdivision.
Lowe Ranch
Boone, ColoradoIn Colorado, this ranch offers acres of prime grassland featuring power, two wells at 15 GPM, and vestiges of old buildings. With Class 4 sandy loam soils, it’s ideal for grazing and includes 315.38± acres in CRP, yielding $6,778 annually until 2031. A perfect EQIP and Grasslands CRP candidate, it offers income and grazing improvements. The ranch affords privacy, year-round access, and breathtaking views from the Spanish Peaks to Pikes Peak, presenting a rare opportunity to establish a home.
Burnt Mill Ranch
Pueblo, ColoradoThe log home offers 3 beds, 3 baths, and 59± acres, with views of Greenhorn Mountain, the Wet Mountain Range, and Pikes Peak. With large spruce beams, Douglas fir, lodgepole pine, new carpeting, new kitchen appliances, and fresh paint, this Mountain State Log Homes design includes vaulted ceilings, a great room, office, theater room, and mud/laundry room. The unfinished basement features natural light. With a shop, 4 loafing sheds, and a pond, it’s an ideal location with paved road access.
Painted Sky Ranch
Beulah, ColoradoThis ranch in Colorado offers the perfect opportunity to buy a spectacular building and finish it with the details you desire. The water well, septic, power, and propane are already in place. The building plans are available to the buyer to help make the completion of the project a bit smoother as they make their dreams come true. Spectacular mountain views, stunning sunsets that truly paint the sky, grassy meadows, and a four-season climate make this a fantastic location for year-round living.
Articles Authored by Joette Schalla, ALC
5 Things All Landowners Should Know About Renewable Energy Opportunities
In 1820 the United States Government started selling publicly held land for $1.25 per acre. This event allowed citizens in urban areas new opportunities, but buying land in unsettled areas was only practical for some. Later, Congress was urged to offer free land to encourage more settlement in these unestablished regions. The Homestead Act was […]
Grasslands CRP Program
It was once said, “The best thing about the land is the landscape.” A good point, but what is also very rewarding is an additional return on your investment through special programs designed to protect and preserve that landscape. Many landowners are unaware of ongoing incentives for maintaining or enhancing certain portions of their property, […]
Women of Fay – Daughters in Ag
At Fay Ranches, we are proud of our agents, the culture, and the family that we have cultivated over the years. A big part of the team is the Women of Fay Ranches. These gals have worked hard to pave their way through the industry and come out on top. They continue to raise their […]
Joette Schalla Speaks on Solar Leasing on LandGate
I have helped multiple clients place renewable energy development options on their properties, including two properties I own. I have the knowledge and connections to help landowners determine if their property is ideal for wind or solar development, and I maintain working relationships with over a dozen renewable developers with whom I can present potential […]
Women of Fay – Daughters in Ag
At Fay Ranches, we are proud of our agents, the culture, and the family that we have cultivated over the years. A big part of the team is the Women of Fay Ranches. These gals have worked hard to pave their way through the industry and come out on top. They continue to raise their […]
