LOCAL NEWS By Kieran Nicholson The Denver Post The horse stables at Chatfield State Park have been shut down as a precautionary measure relating to a possible outbreak of a viral disease. The stables are closed until laboratory samples, taken from symptomatic horses, are analyzed by a USDA veterinarian. Officials are checking for the possible […]
Fort Howes
This past June I had the opportunity to accompany my friend Jane and crew for her at the Fort Howes Endurance Ride near Ashland, Montana. I did not have to think long about that, a fun girls trip to Montana, bring your horse, camping and a chance to finally see a part of Montana—I quickly […]
Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in Boulder CO
Edited press release published on Horse.com A Boulder County premises is under quarantine after equine Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) was confirmed there, and a number of other premises in the surrounding area are being investigated. Last week, four horses on two Weld County premises were placed under quarantine after testing positive for VS. Colorado is the […]
Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) — Positive Diagnosis in Horses in Weld Co
From the Colorado State Veterinarian’s Office LAKEWOOD, Colo. Colorado has become the second state in the country to have a confirmed case of vesicular stomatitis (VS). Four horses on two Weld County premises tested positive for the disease and have been placed under quarantine. The horses involved in these index cases have no history of […]
Staunton State Park: a Jefferson County Gem
In 2013, Jefferson County opened Staunton State Park in Pine Colorado. The park ranges in elevation from 8,100 to soaring granite cliffs at 10,000 feet. I finally got the opportunity to ride there this past Sunday. Wow what a gem! I have to say Boulder City and County Parks and Open Space should be a […]
Tuesday, July 22: Rafeal de Grenade reads from her new book Stilwater: Finding Mercy in the Outback at Boulder Bookstore
Stop in the Boulder Bookstore on Pearl Street, Tuesday, July 22nd at 7:30 pm to visit with Rafeal de Grenade as she reads from her new book Stilwater: Finding Mercy in the Outback. Stilwater details the adventures of a 23 year-old woman working on horseback on a thousand-square-mile cattle station in the middle of the […]
Horse with rare-for-Wyoming virus is euthanized
By MEAD GRUVER, Associated Press June 30, 2014 CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A horse in Johnson County has been euthanized after testing positive for an incurable and potentially deadly virus that appears only rarely in Wyoming, officials said Monday. Five other horses were being quarantined for 60 days. So far, those horses have tested negative for […]
Opening: Flagg Park trailhead
Boulder County and the City of Lafayette will host a grand opening celebration of the Flagg Park trailhead at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24. The trailhead is located on the Coal Creek Trail 0.5 miles east of the intersection of Flagg Drive and 119th Street. Access to the trailhead was opened to the public on […]
It was a beautiful day at the membership ride
It turned out to be a lovely day at the BCHA Membership and Volunteer Appreciation Ride on May 18th, at the Beech Pavilion. Riders arrived, we tacked up, then rode South to the Boulder Valley Ranch Open Space. We joined up with two riders who were riding out on the trail from Good Reception Barn […]
BCHA Celebrates Year of the Horse at Jax
It proved to be a wonderful day out for BCHA at Jax Mercantile in Lafayette today. Dirk Arnold and myself arrived at about 8:45 AM and set up the booth, Jill Talbot and Laura Edwards relieved us at noon. Arriving shortly after was the Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center with two adorable miniature horses, Lucky from […]
June 7th: Open Space and Mountain Parks seeks volunteers for a National Trails Day project
Celebrate National Trails Day on June 7th, and make a difference at the same time! When: June 7, 2014 Time: 9 AM – 4 PM Lunch: Provided Risk level: Moderate Difficulty level: Moderate Sign-Up Online: Click-here The City of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) Department needs you help to improve the East Boulder-White […]
Celebrate the Year of the Horse at Jax: Saturday, May 31, 2014
Jax Ranch and Home Store in Lafayette Colorado is proud to celebrate 2014, the “Year of the Horse”, with our first annual “Celebrate the Horse Day” on Saturday, May the 31st. Come and talk to our participants about their non-profit equine programs. Some participants will have horses on site throughout the day from 10 AM- […]
Open House at Rabbit Mountain Equestrian Center
Rabbit Mountain Equestrian Center Open House Please come meet our new Barn Manager and Trainers at the Rabbit Mountain Equestrian Center. Thursday, May 22, 2014 4:00 – 7:00 PM 7200 Rabbit Mountain Road (3rd driveway west of 75th) Longmont, CO Phone: 303-776-4907
Sunday May 18th: Member and Volunteer Appreciation Ride or Hike
If you have already sent in your RSVP thank you and see you there! If you are still thinking about coming, we would love to have you join us on this fun ride or hike (you don’t need a horse to join the fun). But, if you would like lunch we need your RSVP by […]
June 14th: Kick-N-Bucks & Blazing Saddles 4H & Open Show
When: Saturday, June 14, 2014 Where: Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, CO (Outdoor Arena) Start Time: 9 AM Youth: (ages 18 and under) Adult: (ages 19 and over) Plan on attending this fun 4H and Open Show at the Boulder County Fairgrounds. Classes include Showmanship, English Pleasure and Equitation, Western Pleasure and Equitation, and Reining. For […]
Sunday May 18th: Member and Volunteer Appreciation Ride
Sunday May 18th 10 am – 4 pm Beech Pavilion (off Neva Road and 36) Parking and restroom at the Pavilion Plan to arrive at around 10 and ride out around 10:30 AM. Complimentary lunch at 1:30 PM. The Boulder County Horse Association is hosting a Member and Volunteer Appreciation Ride and Picnic on Sunday […]
Lion’s Gulch Trail Work Needs Help This Weekend
The Lion’s Gulch trail was significantly damaged from last year’s floods and restoration work has already begun. One bridge has been dismantled and will be hauled up the trail within the next few days. A request went in last week for the USFS Region 2 Pack String to provide mules to pack in the 6×6 […]
Happiness Through Horses Fund Raisier May 3rd
Sit Light in the Saddle, Smooth the Trail with Laughter Date: May 3rd, 2014 Place: The Dickens Main Street, Longmont Time: 4 – 7 PM Welcome to our first annual fundraiser! Come enjoy an evening of laughter with friends and a silent auction. We are beyond excited to be featuring Karyn Ruth White as the […]
Boulder City Open Space & Mountain Parks: West Trail Study Area
by Suzanne Webel The City of Boulder has just completed its West Trail Study Area process, having convened a new group of stakeholders to determine the fate of existing trails, future trails, and off-trail use of this very large area. Popular trails in the block include the Mesa Trail, South Boulder Creek Trail, Shanahan Ridge, […]
April 26: Trail Work Project at Heil Valley Ranch
Come on out and give something back to our wonderful open spaces! Join the Boulder County Horse Association (BCHA) and the Boulder Area Trails Coalition (BATCO) for a day of restoration! This area at the Heil Ranch was dramatically impacted by September’s flooding. Volunteers will be reconstructing Heil Valley Ranch’s trails with hand tools to […]
That was a fine day out on the trail with You, Sunny, Beau, Tina, Ulla and I
We thought you might like this recap of a trail ride at Boulder Valley Ranch! We hope you enjoy it, and thanks fro sharing! Linda P Submitted by Teresa Chuck, As I recall the highlight of the day, a number of images keep recurring in my “minds eye”. My attempts to explain the “incident” to others got […]
Clinics at Two Spruce Farms
Bring your young horse, your green horse, your trail horse, your show horse your friend! Pre-registration is required for all clinics and lessons. Please contact Jody Marken at 720-201-4363 or Jody Marken Join us for a special opportunity to ride with some wonderful guest instructors. You can choose to ride with Christy Cramer, Jessica Dabkowski, […]
Triple Creek Schooling Shows
It’s Spring (thank goodness) and it’s time for some training and schooling. Visit Triple Creek’s website for a schedule of upcoming Hunter Jumper, Two Phase XC Jumper Derby and Western and Classical Dressage schooling shows in the Boulder area. Triple Creek’s Western and Classical dressage schooling shows offer an opportunity for riders and their horses […]
Rocky Mountain Horse Expo
This weekend at the National Western Complex 4655 Humboldt St., Denver, CO 80216 Mark your calendar for the upcoming Expo on March 7-9, 2014 Visit the website here Download the list of Speakers here Come on down
Beet Pulp FAQ
I like to feed beet pulp, and recently some friends have been asking me about it. Here is a recently published article I would like to share. – Linda P Beet Pulp FAQ’s By Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor You hear about owners feeding it to their underweight or aging horses. You see fellow […]
