Town of Southampton v. Equus Associates, Ltd.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Miller, J.

The primary issue presented on these two appeals is whether the appellant’s proposed use of its leased property to raise, train and sell polo ponies constitutes "agricultural production” within the meaning of Agriculture and Markets Law § 301, and therefore should have been permitted by the Town of Southampton. We hold that it does and accordingly reverse the judgments on appeal and grant the petition of Equus Associates, Ltd. and dismiss the complaint of the Town of Southampton.

The instant appeals stem from attempts by appellant Equus *212Associates, Ltd.…