Revised from the original posting on Jan 22, 2013 by Ann Hayes The White Rocks Trail is a segment of the East Boulder Trail System which stretches six scenic miles from the Teller Farm South trailhead off Arapahoe, to its northern terminus at the East Boulder Trail—Gunbarrel Farm trailhead in the heart of the Heatherwood […]
Share Your Story: One Wild Ride #6—New Ideas!
Update from Maggie: Rowan, my Mustang filly, has been doing super well for the past couple of weeks, and has come a long way in her training! We have been working on showmanship, jumping, picking up all four feet, lunging, join up, and respect. She has definitely come a long way from when I first […]
Add a Serving of Caution to that Tender Spring Grass
By Dr. Juliet Getty Spring is almost upon us in most of the country, so it’s time to revisit that critical topic: spring grazing. Transitioning a horse from hay to pasture must be handled with care; this point is non-negotiable. For every horse, a gradual change from hay to grass is required to allow the […]
Happy Trails – Picket Wire Canyon
By Suzanne Webel This trail had been on my bucket list, for just about ever. It was reported to be enormous and gorgeous, with dinosaur tracks, prehistoric rock art, a Spanish Mission, and a historic ranch….. But it was always a bit too far, too remote, and too … well, just too unknowable. And then […]
My View of the New Dog Management Plan
by Avalon, Suzanne’s horse Seems like she hasn’t taken the dog out on the trail with us for a while now. Good dog, though. A long time ago, she used to yell at him occasionally when he’d chase a squirrel up a tree, until he heard her yelling and stopped. Now the dog stays right […]
Tips for Driving a Horse Trailer on Mountain Roads and in Other Adverse Conditions
By Suzanne Webel After almost 40 years of driving a horse trailer on our mountain roads I hardly ever give it a thought any more. But the other day, when I suggested to a riding partner that we meet at the top of Flagstaff Road and she demurred, it occurred to me that an essay […]
Share Your Story: One Wild Ride #5
Welcome to One Wild Ride # 5 We are so excited— Maggie got her mustang! Hello all, this is Maggie and I have some very exciting news to share with everyone about our Extreme Mustang Makeover journey! The Extreme Mustang Makeover is returning to Colorado in May, where youth and adult trainers will have a chance to showcase their […]
Welcome our New Board of Directors!
New Board of Directors and Officers elected in March 2016 President: Laura Edwards External VP and Treasurer: Suzanne Webel VP of Communications: Sara Stewart Martinelli Secretary: Sandra Brandli Director: Dirk Arnold Director: Peggy Gurnett Are you interested in being on the board of directors? We welcome inquiries!
Share Your Story: One Wild Ride #4
The One Wild Ride mustang group wishes everyone a Happy New Year! Recently the discussion of trucks have come up. Every cowgirl or cowboy knows the importance of a good truck for your special horse, as well as a good trailer. Junior year is usually the year in which a high schooler starts driving, and as […]
Bison Back Home on the Range in Larimer County
If you have never had the opportunity to visit this Open Space in Larimer County either by foot, horse or bike you should. Rich in PaleoIndian history, with a Clovis site and buffalo kill site, this is a true open space gem. On November 1st an iconic species, buffalo, was returned to the prairie. Ten bison, […]
Do Horses Spread Weeds Along Trails?
A follower, Randy W, recently sent me this article for Horse Science News. This issue has been under discussion many times in the Boulder area and here is a recent study that disproves the old question: Do horses spread weeds? Do Horses Spread Weeds Along Trails? By Liz Osborn, HorseScienceNews.com Horses have been blamed for scattering […]
In the Name of Freedom
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 6:30 PM Lyons Regional Library 405 Main Street, Lyons, CO Free. No registration required. Join Carol Walker, author of Galloping to Freedom, a photographic documentation of the plight of wild horses in Wyoming. Walker’s book documents the Checkerboard Roundup of 2014 and follows the journey of a few horses that end up in a Wyoming […]
Share Your Story: Meet Alex
Hi, my name is Alex Schoenberger and I am 15 years old. I go to Centaurus High School in Lafayette Colo. I began riding at Shiloh Farms with my cousins Kayla and Lauren, and I would ride their horse Nugget every once in a while. This soon started me on the path of loving and […]
Share Your Story: One Wild Ride #3
I love these gals! Maddy, Emma and Maggie are three incredibly talented young women, working hard, working together, and sharing their story with our BCHA community. Please let them know if you are enjoying following this One Wild Ride with them by commenting on these posts! -LindaP Hello BCHA Community Members! Along with our first article, […]
Study: Some Horses, Riders Have ‘Co-Being’ Relationship
I found this article, originally published on thehorse.com, of interest. Of late, I find myself finally “in sync” with my lovely horse Abanico these days, and thought I would share it with you. I hope you also enjoy it too! LindaP By Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA November 21, 2013 If you’ve ever considered your horse to be […]
Series: Share Your Story #2: Meet Maddy
Hi, my name is Maddy Rodcay and I am 16 years old. I attend New Vista High School with Maggie and Emma. I started taking English riding lessons when I was nine years old, and rode Western shortly after with family friends….
Series: Share Your Story—Emma & Maggie
Last Sunday I was manning the registration table at the BCHA Horse Fair and met two amazing young woman, Emma and Maggie. I was so happy that they were interested in sharing their stories with BCHA and its membership in our new series ‘Sharing Your Story.’ The Boulder County Horse Association (BCHA) is so exciting about following this group of […]
Exceptional Film: Unbranded at The Dairy
I took the opportunity to take in this film last night at The Dairy in Boulder. I found this documentary about four young men and there adventure from the Mexican border to Canada using mustangs off the range one of the most extraordinary films. Not only did the film bring awareness of the plight of our American […]
Unbranded at The Dairy
Starting Wednesday, October 28, the new documentary “Unbranded” will be playing a run at The Boedecker Theater. It’s an adventure story with a purpose, and at select screenings we will have a Q&A with Michelle Sander of the Great Escape Mustang Sanctuary. Many of the screenings are coming close to selling out, so get your […]
French Creek Horse Camp: Custer South Dakota
If you have never been, this horse-only campground in Custer South Dakota is a must. A group of us reserved space at this stunning campground in 2014, and had to reschedule last year (VS outbreak) to go in 2015. Yes that’s right, if you want a space for your rig and/or a small cabin with bunks you […]
What do you do with all that Baling Twine?
Baling twine, what do we do with it? I have seen it hanging from fences, in large balls in empty stalls, used to tie up my tomatoes, in my saddle bag in case a rein breaks, woven into mats, and the worse yet — placed in the trash and winding up in our landfills for thousands […]
Mt. Shavano and Raspberry Gulch
There are so many wonderful areas to ride here in the Salida area and we have been blessed with some outstanding local guides to show us around. This trip has been truly amazing. On Thursday we rode with a charming local gal, Kate and her wonderful mule on Friday. Kate showed us the Raspberry Gulch area and later on […]
Girls Trip to Salida
It is the beginning of a week long trip with some fantastic mujeres (I am currently taking Spanish for a riding trip to Spain this fall) in the the Salida area. I was lucky enough to find an incredible VRBO with a “me gusta mucha casa” that overlooks the Collegiate Peaks in Nathrop, and talked them in to […]
Highlands Ranch Backcountry Competitive Trail Ride is This Weekend
If I wasn’t nursing my dog after surgery this ride would be on my list! Sign up for this ride by Tuesday, June 16th and check out NATRC. Highlands Ranch Backcountry Competitive Trail Ride Littleton, CO Limit 70 Riders (Type A Two Day – O/N/CP) June 20-21, 2015 Come join NATRC for the Highlands Ranch […]
Working with horses, Boulder Prep students learn to ‘put the respect in’
Students learning equine behavior training this summer By Oliver Brady, for the Daily Camera Outside Boulder, on North 95th Street at Mark Fitch’s barn, Boulder Preparatory High School has been conducting an equine behavior training course. In the large barn, students from the high school lead horses through a multitude of obstacles, practicing their handling skills. The […]
