Horse and Rider: Nature Series Episode Every relationship between horse and rider rests on a few fundamental principles — understanding the animal, building trust, communication and working in unison. Nature on PBS is worth checking out. They have some great episodes on horses, and if you agree consider supporting PBS. This episode, Horse and Rider, […]
Read MoreHay Resources
Sarah Metlock who presented the very informative “Hey Hay” educational seminar at the 2013 BCHA Horse Fair left us some area resources. Hay Auctions: Centennial Livestock Auction 113 NW Frontage Rd, Ft Collins, CO 80524 970-482-6207 Last Saturday of each month at 10 AM Producers PLMA–Greeley PO BOX 819 Greeley CO, 80632 800 -791-BEEF (2333) […]
Read MoreColorado Unwanted Horse Alliance (CUHA)
By Pat Jarvis “Last year over 170,000 horses were abandoned in the U.S. and this year it seems more and more horses have met that same fate. Even our wild horses and burros are being rounded up by the BLM only to be held in holding pens or sent to slaughter.” – Annie Oden, President, […]
Read MoreTrailride at the newly rerouted Homestead Trail
January 23, 2013 Suzanne Webel, Anne Davidson, Joe Juckas, and I rode the newly rerouted Homestead Trail starting from the South Boulder Creek West trailhead. There is very nice trailer parking assigned for two rigs. It was a beautiful 60 degree day, the horses great, and the scenery incredible! Spain has nothing on us! – […]
Read MoreBaby it’s cold outside, but we’re riding anyway!
Yes it’s winter, yes it’s cold but we’re riding anyway. Some easier trail systems in Boulder County are great to ride this time of year. The girls got together a few weeks ago and did a Chili ride on the Niwot Loop trail system. We met at the open space lot on 83rd off Niwot Road. […]
Read MoreA Bit of Info About Horses in Boulder County
Did you know that there are more horses than cows in Boulder County? In fact, there are approximately 15,000 cows (H. Lovins / Nat Cap Solutions 2011), and approximately 15,330 horses (Deloitte Touche/American Horse Council, 2005; and National Agriculture Statistics Service, 1999). Boulder County ranks fourth in the total number of horses in Colorado, with […]
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Community Profiles – Tom and Kristin Lopez
Get Acquainted with Tom and Kristin Lopez, our 2010 Fling Hosts at Lone Hawk Farm By Pat Jarvis The setting for this year’s Horse Lovers’ Fling is classically romantic. We arrive at Lone Hawk Farm via a country road with views of the Front Range, an expansive 360 degree view of Potato Hill, and the […]
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Community Profile – Philip Armour
In Greek, the name Philip means “lover of horses”—fitting for the editor of a cowboy magazine. Since hiring on with American Cowboy www.americancowboy.com in 2009, he has led the magazine and website through successful redesigns that have broadened the appeal, while staying true to loyal readers. The magazine’s paid circulation now approaches 100,000. American Cowboy […]
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