By Suzanne Webel One of the newest and most exciting properties of the Larimer County Parks and Open Lands system opened to the equestrian public during the spring of 2002: the Devil’s Backbone. Although the trail within the park is only about 3.5 miles long, the scenery is forever. It’s absolutely worth the drive. Take […]
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 […]
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 […]
At the Dairy: Of Horses and Men Get Out and see this movie!
I just returned from the showing at the Dairy—wow—get out and see it! This movie is cinematically brilliant. The characters intertwine and the metaphorical play hilarious. Don’t miss this first film from director Benedikt Erlingsson. I was fortunate enough to catch it tonight with a talk back. Iceland you produced a winner! Ever photogenic Iceland sets […]
Deborah Butterfield: the nature of horses at the Denver Botanic Gardens
Born on the 75th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby, renowned artist Deborah Butterfield has been captivated by horses since birth. Art critics have praised her distinctive equine sculptures since she started making them in the mid-1970s. Butterfield transforms selected pieces of scrap iron and found wood into majestic, life-size horse sculptures that are, as art historian Wayne […]
North Trail Study Area (NTSA)
Learn more about this beautiful area, provide your input and help shape the future of the NTSA as an equestrian, hiker, environmentalist or simply as a citizen of Boulder County on the North Trail Study Area. This content was reposted from an e-newsletter by: City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks Steve Armstead Environmental Planner , Open Space […]
What qualities do you think the next Open Space and Mountain Parks Director should have?
The City of Boulder wants to hear from you on what qualities you would like to see in our next Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks Director. Below is the information as published in the Daily Camera on Saturday February 14th, 2015. City Seeks Feedback on Open Space and Mountain Parks Director By Erica Meltzer, […]
UC Davis: Newborn horses give clues to autism
I found this article very interesting. Linda P Story by Pat Bailey, video and photos by Joe Proudman Just a few hours after its birth, the long-legged brown foal stands in its stall, appearing on first glance to be sound, sturdy and healthy. But something is very wrong with this newborn horse. The foal seems […]
COPTHA & TMR Open Horse Show Series
Join the fun in Jefferson County! February 8th and March 8th Schooling Over Fences and Jumping classes start at 9 AM (schooling at 8 AM). English Rail not starts at 10:30 AM. Registration opens at 8 AM. Fee: $8 per class Office Fee: $10 (waived at 8+ class registration) 2015 Show Bill.pdf Location: Table Mountain […]
I also grow weary!
I wanted to share the Joder Family Statement with you concerning the family ranch that was purchased by Open Space. I too grow weary, as Linda Andes-George stated in today’s Daily Camera Guest Opinion, and in my opinion feel that the management of the property, including agreements on what trails go where, to be done […]
Joder Arabian Ranch: Update
Last month more than 35 people spoke at the Open Space Board of Trustees (OSBT) meeting, with 29 speakers in favor of trail access to horses at the Joder Arabian Ranch along with parking (this was a huge response). Even more incredible was that the OSBT and City Council received more than 350 e-mails on […]
CSU research on horse injuries, stem-cell recovery, may help humans
I found this article by Kieran Nicholson from The Denver Post quite interesting. I hope that you do too! Stem-cell research by Colorado State University staffers using bone marrow from horses to heal joint injuries on the same animal is making strides, and researchers have great hope that the project will lead to human medical […]
Horse Vision and Its Effects on Horsemanship
A friend if mine sent this article to me and I thought you might find it interesting. I hope you see something new from your horse’s perspective. Linda P Article by: Troy Griffith in Horse Health + Care Our horses see the world very differently from us in many ways. These differences in vision, due […]
Boulder to unveil $1.1M Community Ditch Trail Underpass on Friday
I was sad to see that there was no mention of horse riders in this invitation. I plan on attending with by horse, hope to see you come out and riding in support of horses on trails in Boulder County! Boulder to unveil $1.1M Community Ditch Trail Underpass on Friday By Joe Rubino, Camera Staff […]
I’ll miss you Tom
I was sad to hear today about the passing of Tom Magliozzi, one of my favorite public radio personalities. I spent many hours while trailering laughing and learning while listening to the banter between Tom and his brother Ray during Car Talk, the weekly NPR broadcast. I still listen to the Podcasts while working in […]
Boots, Buckles & Bourbon: An evening to support the mustang
Saturday, November 8, 2014 6–10 PM The Studio, Boulder 3550 Frontier Avenue, Boulder CO 80301 Come out for a fun evening in support of the Great Escape Mustang Sanctuary—learn about how what we do, why we do it and how you can help. Delicious food and cocktails by La Revolucion, live music by Groundscore Bluegrass, […]
Amateur Photo Contest: Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP)
Calling all photographers! OSMP is accepting submissions for its upcoming photography contest. Let’s share our love of horses in Boulder County and raise awareness. Are you an amateur photographer with an eye for nature? Have you captured the beauty and excitement of the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) in a photograph? […]
Infection Protection: Traveling with your horse
I came across this information while reading my US Rider online magazine this month. Check out this new video, Preventing Infection in Horses Attending Shows and Traveling. Colorado State University equine experts outline low-cost precautions for travelers with horses. Some great tips and information! Linda P
Hanna Ranch—You might want to catch this feature documentary
09/27/2014 DENVER, CO UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO EDUCATIONAL SCREENING AURARIA CAMPUS A very special piece of work.” MICHAEL POLLAN “Shakespeare on the high plains.” JAMES REDFORD “Part homage, part love letter, part wakeup call…” HUFFINGTON POST Hanna Ranch is a feature documentary about visionary cattleman Kirk Hanna and his personal struggle to protect a once prominent […]
Brand Paperwork and Hauling in Colorado
Thought you all would find this of interest… An important reminder to carry your brand papers with you whenever you haul your horse(s), or have the papers with you in a friends trailer. Just last week I was stopped on the Red Feather Lakes Road by a brand inspector. I was just a half mile […]
So how many calories can us horse lover’s burn?
I found this information published by Horse & Rider interesting, I hope you do too! Keep in mind that the more vigorously you perform these exercises, the more you’ll maximize the calorie burning* benefits. Vigorously curry your horse, using a circular arm motion Time spent: 10 minutes Calories burned: 68 Vigorously brush your horse (Tip: […]
Temple Grandin: September 9th
If you have never had a chance to hear Temple Grandin speak, now is your chance—she is wonderful! Our friends at Northern Colorado Back County Horse Association would like to share this: The Northern Colorado Back Country Horsemen (NCBCH) is very pleased to announce a special speaking engagement for September 9th, 2014 at the Fort Collins Senior […]
