Derelict Thursday: Lazy J Ranch

This is a small view of a large derelict horse ranch.  It has been like this for the 37 years I have lived here and I don't know how long before that.  I always wonder about places like this.  I wonder what happened to what once must have been a thriving ranch. Someone must own it. How can they just let it stand in ruins?  
I liked this shot because of the view through the slats. Thanks to Himself and Freespiral for hosting the challenge today.