BCHA thanks our equestrian community for coming out in support of the 2019 BCHA Fun Show at the Boulder County Fairgrounds. It was a beautiful, crisp, fall morning at the 2019 BCHA Fun Show. The day started early at 7:30 AM for opening volunteers setting up the office for registration. Riders and parents began checking […]
Trail Riding Skills: it’s all about ATTITUDE
By Randy Winter Trail riding with horses, like many other ways people enjoy being with their horse, is a skilled discipline not to be taken lightly. Some of the trail skills for your horse are: trailering, obstacle negotiation, control of spook response, maneuverability, gait control, sure footedness and group manners. These are all equine-specific skills […]
The New Grindstone Quarry Trail at Heil Valley Ranch
By Randy Winter There were lots of smiles all around at the grand opening of the Grindstone Quarry Trail at Heil Valley Ranch on October 9th. This is a 1.4 mile pedestrian/equestrian only trail beautifully winding it’s way up the east side of Geer Canyon Road. In addition, there are four horse trailer parking spaces […]
Peggy Gurnett (1953 – 2019)
Many of us in the Boulder County Horse Association (BCHA) are sad to learn of the recent passing of Peggy Gurnett, a horse trainer in our community, who served on the BCHA Board of Directors in 2016. A Celebration of Life will take place Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Wildsong Ranch.
Volunteer for the BCHA Fun Show
The 2019 BCHA Fun Show brings equestrians and horse lovers together from Boulder County and nearby front range communities for a day of relaxed equestrian classes, fun games, and races. Come join the fun, or volunteer and help us make this years show the best ever! October 20, 2019 9 AM – 5 PM Boulder […]
Educational Presentation: Hemp for Horses—Why, What, and How Much?
Tickets Available Now! Sept 11, 2019 / 6-8 PM Upslope Brewery, Boulder Upslope Brewery is located at 1898 South Flatiron Court in Boulder Presented by Chelsea Luedke, DVM, MS Join BCHA at Upslope Brewery with Chelsea Luedke, DVM, MS and learn more about Hemp/CBD and horses. Hemp and cannabis products have become the next big […]
BCHA Awards its Two Youth Scholarships
Congratulations Maddie and Liz! When the BCHA Youth Club formed three years ago, one of its primary objectives was to raise money for two new youth equestrian scholarships. The BCHA board is pleased to announce the names of our first two recipients: Madeline “Maddie” Williams $750 Collegiate Scholarship Awardee Maddie spends almost all of her […]
Fourteen Heartbeats
By Tamar V.D McKee, PH.D. President, BCHA On a day so perfect you could literally watch the wildflowers grow, 14 heartbeats (7 human, 7 equine) joined together at the Beech Pavilion trailhead in northern Boulder County for the first BCHA trail ride of 2019. As newly appointed president, I was up on my 10 year […]
Maria Wasson of West Winds Farm
By Ann Hayes Photos by: Pat Jarvis ©2019 How do posture and balance contribute to excellence in horsemanship? Ask Maria Wasson who, with her husband Stephen Miller, built West Winds Farm in Longmont on 40 magnificent acres at the base of the Colorado Rockies. West Winds Farm is not only Maria and Stephen’s home but […]
Plan Ahead! Boulder Valley 4-H Open Horse Show on June 15th
Saturday, June 15 Boulder County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena Starts at 8 AM Get out and support your local Boulder Valley Riders 4-H and have fun at this Open Schooling Show. Classes from Showmanship and Equitation to Reining. All ages welcome. Judge: Cody Ruth Show Manager: Kim Madsen Download the showbill
BCHA Trail Ride & Potluck Reschedule: Sign Up Today!
Due to weather we have a new date: BCHA Trail Ride & Potluck June 1, 2019 / 10 AM – 4 PM Beech Pavilion Neva Road Members: FREE / Non-members: $25.00 Limit: 18 Riders / Weather permitting Your host: Linda Parks This is a potluck so please bring something to share. BCHA will provide refreshments. Join […]
A Call to Action: Prairie Dog Management Practices
On Tuesday May 7th at 6:00 PM the City of Boulder Open Space Board of Trustees will be presenting their recommendations to Boulder City Council on prairie dog (PD) management. We are asking our members to please consider taking the time to attend this meeting, or to write a letter to all City Council members […]
Trailering 101: What an Informative and Fun Clinic!
We would like to thank Christy Jemail and all our participants for coming out to Boulder Valley Ranch for the Trailering 101 clinic. What a beautiful day to be outside with Christy Jamail and all that attended our first Spring clinic! We were able to present three horses for Christy to work with, and also […]
Cow Working Clinic at Two Spruce Farm
BCHA Cow Working Clinic with Nate Bowers Two Spruce Farm July 13 / 9 AM – 12:30 PM Max: 8 riders / Min: 6 BCHA Member: $115 (includes cattle fee) Non-Member: $135* (includes cattle fee) *Join today and receive the member rate Have you ever wanted to work with cattle? Does your horse need to […]
What is Happening to Our OSMP Agricultural Lands and Open Space
All Boulder County Horse Owners, Agricultural Property Owners and Lease Holders, and Open Space and Mountain Parks Users should be concerned about the detrimental effects of having too many prairie dogs on our Open Space properties. We encourage you to get active now. That means getting out to attending City Council and Open Space and Mountain […]
Sign up for the BCHA Trailering 101 & Trail Ride Pot Luck
There is always a story to tell. In the photo above, Helen Braider, Ann and Russell Hayes and I got caught in the storm from Hell at Red Mountain Open Space. As Russell so eloquently said, “I have water in places that it just should not be!” Helen is holding up her waterlogged lunch as […]
Boulder County 4-H Season Opener & Open Horse Show
It’s Spring and it’s time to get out and support your local Boulder County 4-H youth program. Sunday, March 24 Boulder County Fairgrounds (indoor arena) Start time: 9:00 AM Sunday’s weather report: Mostly cloudy with a high of 56 degrees Classes: Showmanship / English / Western Judge: Amelia King Show Manger: Kelly Thomas Entry Fee: $6 […]
Horsemanship and Trail Obstacle Clinic at Windy Creek Ranch
Come and join other horse women and men for a fun and informative Horsemanship clinic. Windy Creek Ranch Saturday April 13 / 10 AM – 2:30 PM Cost: $30 (bring a sack lunch) To Register: 303 877 4829 Address: 105000 N 49th Street, Longmont CO Trainer: Liz Johnson This is the perfect day to learn how to […]
The 2019 BCHA Youth Scholarships
The Boulder County Horse Association is pleased to announce that we are offering, two new youth scholarships for Boulder County youth equestrians. Our equestrian scholarships are awarded to applicants who demonstrate the highest standards of character in community support, educational achievements and equestrian dedication. There are two scholarships for which you can apply: Collegiate $750 […]
Gunbarrel Hill Open Space
What is the future of our open space properties? By Linda Parks I had the opportunity to attend the first Gunbarrel Hill Open Space meeting in January hosted by Boulder Open Space and Mountain Park (OSMP) where OSMP has started asking for the community’s help in realizing the vision of this open space (many of us […]
2019 Annual Meeting & Community Get-Together
Join Us! All horse enthusiasts are welcome! Tuesday, February 26, 2019 / 6–9 PM Pleasant View Grange: 3400 N 95th St, Boulder, CO Special Guest Speaker: Bruce Connally DVM, MS Not yet a member of BCHA? Are you a newcomer to Boulder’s horse community? Do you just like horses and want to learn more? Come find out more about […]
BCHA Announces Retirement of Longtime Board Member Suzanne Webel
Suzanne Webel has been a BCHA member almost since its inception in 1971. She spent more than 24 years on the BCHA Board, including several stints as President as well as in many other roles, including Secretary, Treasurer and External Vice President. She has advocated tirelessly for equestrians with a focus on trails, zoning, public […]
The Colorado Trail Explorer
After over two years of planning the Colorado Trail Explorer (CTE) website was launched last year. It is a comprehensive online map of more than 39,000 miles of Colorado trails This interactive map is a gathering of multi-use trails in Colorado — in a single place. The CTE was developed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The […]
BCHA is Seeking Your Help
Photo: LONGMONT, CO — OCTOBER 21, 2018: Longtime BCHA volunteer, Jack Gathright, checks riders in for the individual events during the Boulder County Horse Association’s Fun Show at the Boulder County Fairgrounds. (Photo by Lewis Geyer/Staff Photographer) The Boulder County Horse Association (BCHA) could really use more people willing to get involved. Please consider helping out. […]
Marty Marten Memorial Gathering & Service
Jody Marken asked BCHA to extend the invitation to participate in Marty Marten’s memorial on February 17, 2019. Here are the details: Hello Wonderful Friend— Please come and join together with other friends to share stories and tell some tall tales, so that we can remember pay tribute to Marty. Marty Marten Memorial Gathering & Service […]
