Rick has been involved with agriculture and the outdoors his entire life. He grew up in western Iowa on the family grain and livestock farm and has been successfully selling farms and ranches in Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska for over 18 years.
After working a couple of years in the Wyoming oilfields, Rick was able to move back home to Iowa and purchase the family farm from his grandparents where he raised corn, soybeans, small grains, and alfalfa in addition to operating a 1500 head cattle feedlot, a farrow to finish hog operation, an 80 head cow herd, and a small trucking business.
In 1994 Rick moved to Akron, Colorado where he ventured into the John Deere business and worked as a salesman and was soon promoted to General Manager of a very successful dealership where he worked until 2002. Rick received his Colorado Real Estate license in 2000 and soon after he decided to devote his attention entirely to the real estate and management industry.
Rick graduated from Western College of Auctioneering in Billings, Montana in June, 2007 and has assisted several auction companies as either an auctioneer or ringman, as well as personally conducting many successful auctions.
Rick has always been an avid outdoorsman and has filled many days either, hunting, fishing or trapping in several states and has a great appreciation for the majesty of the outdoors. Rick was also a volunteer fireman for 20 years. He served at both the local and state levels with the Iowa Cattleman’s Association as a board member and a director, and was named as one of the “Outstanding Young Cattlemen” in the State of Iowa in 1990.
Rick is very active in his community and church. He and his wife Jessica were married in 2016 and they love to spend time with their children and grandchildren.
Rick is currently a Broker Associate in Colorado and a Salesperson in Nebraska and Kansas, specializing in agricultural and recreational properties. He continues to operate his own cow herd and also consults for several farms and ranches in multiple western states. His life-long involvement in farming, ranching, agri-business and real estate coupled with the dedication he directs towards his clients makes him a great addition to Hayden Outdoors.
$699,000 • 700 acres Winemiller Ranch is a good grass pasture located in Sedwick County.
The ranch has good perimeter fencing and a good water supply.
The ranch is accessed by a county-maintained gravel road and is close to several excellent livestock markets.
If you are starting out in ranching or wanting to add to your existing ranch, the Winemiller Ranch is a terrific opportunity to purchase grass.
$75,000 • 1.31 acres 51 McGinley at Lake Mac is a 1.31 +/- acre parcel of land zoned commercial directly east of Martin Bay
This property is currently being utilized as a storage area and has tremendous potential.
There is electrical service to the property.
The views of Lake McConaughy are wonderful.
$120,000 • 12.74 acres Mestas Lot at Lake McConaughy is a 12.74 +/- acre lot centrally located just north of Arthur Bay and Martin Bay on the north side of beautiful Lake McConaughy, with access via a private road.
The property has some great views of the lake and multiple potential building sites.
This property is in a terrific location for the simple fact that is close to everything!
$1,100,000 • 8.9 acres Bryan Bridge Loop Hideaway is an amazing 8.9 +/- acre equine property with direct access to the Niobrara River located just east of Valentine, Nebraska in beautiful Cherry County.
This property boasts a magnificent custom-built 4 bedroom, 2 full bath & 2 half bath home with attached 2 car garage, a 6-stall horse barn, a 60' X 120' indoor riding arena and a utility shed.
A property like this doesn't come around very often!
$790,000 • 1.84 acres Location, Location, Location - The three most important factors in determining the desirability of a property/business, a cliche used by many real estate experts.
Stetson’s Corner Store, located at the intersection of Hwy 61 and Hwy 92, is by far the best “Location” at Lake McConaughy, just north of Kingsley Dam and between Martin Bay and Arthur Bay, two of the most popular campgrounds and busiest boat ramps at the lake.
$125,000 • 12.03 acres Chappell Exit is 12.03 +/- acres of undeveloped land in native grass that would make an excellent location for a home site with some acreage in a great location close to Interstate I-80 and the community of Chappell.
The property is currently zoned ag but with the property's proximity to Chappell and Interstate I-80 there could possibly be some commercial development potential.
If you're looking for rural land close to town, this is perfect.
$135,000 • 49.82 acres Stateline Valley View, a rare opportunity for small acreage near Chappell NE. This undeveloped rural residential land conveniently located just off of a paved road on a well-maintained county gravel road. Approximately halfway between Sedgwick, CO (I-76) and Chappell, NE (I-80) overlooking the scenic South Platte River Valley of Colorado.
Close to Julesburg Reservoir and Lake McConaughy. Priced to sell and won't last long!
$749,000 • 2.76 acres Martin Bay Overlook is an excellent opportunity to purchase one of the best homes and locations at Lake McConaughy!
This beautiful 1952 sq ft 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with multiple decks offers the most magnificent views of Lake McConaughy and the North Platte River Valley.
This property consists of 2.76 +/- acres directly across from Martin Bay.
Whether you are looking for a permanent residence or a vacation home, you will love this property!
$79,500 • 4.5 acres Lake View at Arthur Bay Lot 1 is a 4.5 +/- acre lot located directly north of Arthur Bay on the north side of beautiful Lake McConaughy.
The property has some great views of the lake and multiple potential building sites.
The property is accessed by a partially paved County Road and less than a half mile north of Hwy 92
This property is in a terrific location for the simple fact that is close to everything you will ever want to do at Lake Mac!
$699,000 • 110 acres R. R. Gurley Hunt and Farm is an excellent opportunity to purchase a nice hunting property with improvements and farming income.
This farm was one of the first exotic animal and bird farms in the nation!
There is a nice older home that would also make a terrific hunting lodge and several usable outbuildings on the property.
The trees and farmland surrounding the improvement site provide excellent habitat for wildlife.
Don't miss out on this!
$1,959,000 • 395.2 acres Terin Ranch Estate is 395.2 +/- acres located on the east side of the Kingsley Dam and Martin Bay overlooking beautiful Lake Ogallala with a private 15 plus acre lake.
This property has tremendous potential!
It could be subdivided into several ranchettes or be your own private gentleman's ranch at the lake.
There are a couple separate buildable lots that could be split off as well as some commercial development possibilities.
$3,500,000 • 1,640 acres Oasis on the Plains Ranch is exactly what is says, an oasis in the Eastern Plains of Colorado.
The Republican River runs through the heart of the property and there are several ponds, water holes and natural springs throughout the property.
The ranch is terrific for hunting White Tailed deer, mule deer, pronghorn, turkey, waterfowl and a wide variety of small game.
The ponds have bass, bluegill, sunfish, crappie, bullheads and catfish.
$3,800,000 • 2,920 acres Tower Bluff Ranch is an amazing hunting and cattle ranch.
This ranch boasts terrific hunting and is yet close to Mitchell and Scottsbluff.
The property is accessed by a well-maintained county road but is at the end of the road and surrounded by other ranches and farmland making it feel very remote.
An exceptional property like this is very hard to come by.
$65,000 • 2 acres The Dunes Lots are located in a gated subdivision on beautiful Lake McConaughy.
Individual lots starting at $65,000 for a 2 +/- acre lot and ranging upwards to $325,000 for a 5 +/- acre lot.
With all the excitement going on in Ogallala and Keith County, this is a tremendous opportunity to build your dream lake home.
There is 1 1/4 miles of lake frontage so get one of these highly coveted lots while they are still available!
$10,000,000 • 740 acres The Dunes Subdivision is a wonderful 740 +/- acre gated subdivision on beautiful Lake McConaughy.
The Seller will consider selling the property in it's entirety or will sell individual lots starting at $65,000 for a 2 +/- acre lot.
With everything going on in Ogallala and Keith County, this is a tremendous opportunity for a seasoned developer.
The Dunes is on the south side of Lake McConaughy with 1 1/4 miles of lake frontage!
$6,000,000 • 632 acres Haythorn's Lake McConaughy Vistas will be 10 plus acre lots determined by survey.
The entire project is planned to be completed in 3 or 4 phases depending on the amount of interest in the lots.
Haythorn's Lake McConaughy Vistas would also be a tremendous opportunity for a developer to take the reins of.
The majority of the proposed lots will have lake views and great access to Lake McConaughy.
Contact Rick Kusel or Clay Owens for information.
$95,000 • 10.01 acres Haythorn's Lake McConaughy Vistas Lots are some of the best buildable locations at Lake McConaughy!
These lots are in the perfect location to get to the best spots at the lake.
The majority of the proposed lots will have lake views and great access to Lake McConaughy.
Just begin to imagine your beautiful new lake home and spending days on the water.
Contact Rick Kusel for information.
$79,000 • 0.43 acres Location! Location! Hilltop Lot at Lake Mac is exactly what it says, located only a few miles west of the Kingsley Dam and off of Hwy 92, perched on one of the high spots on the north side of beautiful Lake McConaughy.
This property boasts easy access to the lake with some breathtaking views.
There is electrical service to the property as well as a water well with a submersible pump already on site.
Get ready to build your dream home at Lake Mac!