BCHA Gallops Toward 50: 2000 – 2009 in Boulder County
Against all odds—or so it seemed at the time—the Boulder County Horsemen’s Association (BCHA) survived Y2K. BCHA delivered itself safely into the first decade of a new millennium as a freshly minted 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Shortly thereafter, in a nod to more progressive times ahead, a minor name change reflected major cultural shifts when the organization’s name was changed to Boulder County Horse Association. The new millennium launched with a standing room only crowd at the BCHA’s annual meeting in February 2000. At that time 17 members graced the board. Suzanne Webel was at the helm as President, with Judd Adams, Margaret Lewis and Cathy Swanson in various VP roles. At the meeting: Mary Midkiff and Margot Nacey presented Fit to Ride: Body & Mind The annual achievement award was presented to local equine veterinarian Dr. Nancy Loving The gorgeously glossy millennium edition of the BCHA Horse Services Directory was distributed Notable trends of the BCHA Horse Services Directory showed: 9 listings for acupuncture/herbal medicine/massage and chiropractic 9 listings for Natural Horsemanship (including Tai Chi for Horsemen) 5 listings for equine supplements and vitamins A whopping 10 listings for ‘horse therapy’ Horses and the New Millennium in Boulder County In the years 2000–2003: The Colorado Horse Rescue moved to its current location on 65th Street in Longmont Local hay cost only $4/bale (but the price was beginning to be unsustainable for some farmers growing and harvesting it) Mounted Search & Rescue was in full swing in collaboration with the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office BCHA launched its […]
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