Clare Tone

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 in Erie. They had never heard about our Association and stopped in for a cool drink before heading back to their barn. The complimentary lunch was delicious with a selection of sandwiches, fruit, chips, brownies and macaroons, and cool drinks. After lunch a dear friend Patricia Logan presented a wonderful and informative hands-on equine massage. The lucky horse, Spear, owned by Mary Cook, happily volunteered. Patricia’s presentation gave us take-home techniques we could use on our own equine friends. Thank you Patti for volunteering your time, and all those who came out to be appreciated, we all so enjoyed visiting with you—I know Spear did! Linda P BCHA Board Member

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 Horses Forever, two lovely mustangs from the Mustang Sanctuary, and a beautiful Warmblood Andalusian cross, Barius, a 5-year-old gelding (up for adoption) recently acquired by the Colorado Horse Rescue. Jax was so nice to set up pens with water and shavings for all our equine friends. Plus, throughout the day inside Jax there were some wonderful presentations going hourly. Thanks Jax for letting the community celebrate the Year of the Horse with you! Linda P BCHA Board Member