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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A horse that paints?
I know that I have seen elephants do this, but now a Friesian that paints! Via CNN, meet Justin, the horse that paints. Also featured is his owner, artist Adonna Combs. She began teaching him painting when he kept using her riding crop to draw in the sand. He’s even done a self-portrait. Visit this […]
Usher in the new year—maybe plan a trip!
15 of the world’s great horse treks By Darley Newman, for CNN updated 12:28 AM EST, Mon February 3, 2014 What better way for a travel website to usher in the year of the horse than with a list of equine-themed destinations?OK, it’s a tenuous link, but for all those looking to huff, snort and […]
No more horses in NYC—What do you think?
Take a look at this link and get the comments going! USA Today New York Carriage Horses
Making Garbage Pick-up More Green
Watch out Western Disposal…those Easterners are getting creative! USA Today BRISTOL, Vt. The hooves clip-clop, the harness jingles, and the wooden cart rumbles over the street. The sounds evoke a Robert Frost poem more than garbage pick-up, but rubbish and not rhyme is the essence of this operation. … Read More DISCLAIMER The materials and […]
The Kelpies, A Pair of Massive Stainless Steel Horse Head Sculptures in Scotland
“The Kelpies” are a pair of 99-foot-tall horse head sculptures located on either side of a canal in Falkirk, Scotland. Read more about them here: http://laughingsquid.com/the-kelpies-massive-stainless-steel-horse-head-sculptures-in-scotland/ DISCLAIMER The materials and opinions contained in the Boulder County Horse Association (BCHA) “Nicker” are being made available to followers of this blog as a service to equestrians for […]
Barn Emergencies in Boulder County
Boulder County Animal Control (BCAC), under the direction of the Boulder County Sheriff, services and protects all unincorporated areas of Boulder County. We want you to be prepared in case of an emergency or disaster situation. Please fill out and submit the H.O.O.F Form and submit to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office. This information will not […]
Study: Horses Able to Stay Fit When Kept at Pasture
By Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS Oct 01, 2013 I found this article of interest. Hope you do also. I know it can be hard to find a place in Boulder County to board your horse that can provide adequate pasture. Boulder County Horse Association continues to advocate for land use in Boulder County. We […]
Sage Trail Restoration – Flood Damage Project
Volunteers are needed! Have you ever ridden at Boulder Valley Ranch Open Space? Here is a chance to help give something back. Here’s an opportunity to help Open Space and Mountain Parks on October 3, 9 AM – 12 PM Help rebuild the Sage Trail at Boulder Valley Ranch. Click the link below for sign-up […]
Risk of Spontaneous Combustion of Wet Hay
Information sourced from an article published by Steve Fransen and Ned Zaugg, Washington State University The recent flooding in Boulder County requires close monitoring of stored hay for signs of spontaneous combustion. Dry hay (stored at 15 percent moisture or less) is safe for long-term storage. However, if the hay has become wet the quality […]
Boulder County Horse Association Equine Evacuation Information
If you require equine rescue in Boulder County the Boulder County Sheriff’s Department and Boulder County Horse Association have an official Emergency Call system in place to help equine victims of flooding in Boulder County. If you and/or your horse(s) or other livestock are in an emergency situation, please call 911. If you need to […]
Exciting horse fossil discovery in Nevada desert
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MUSEUM May 22, 2013; 09:30 AM San Bernardino County Museum scientists excavating an Ice Age mammoth skeleton from the Tule Springs area north of Las Vegas have found a skull and lower jaw of an ancient horse never before reported at the site or in Nevada. Horses are not uncommon in the […]
The Masterson Method Opens a New Door for Innovative Equine Bodywork
By Jean West-Watanabe The natural training approach to equine behavior has highlighted many new things about horses and their innate behaviors and instincts. One of those behaviors is that horses will store pain and stress in their bodies, learning to block pain out mentally so as not to show signs of weakness. Both domestic horses […]
A Bit of Info About Horses in Boulder County
Did you know that there are more horses than cows in Boulder County? In fact, there are approximately 15,000 cows (H. Lovins / Nat Cap Solutions 2011), and approximately 15,330 horses (Deloitte Touche/American Horse Council, 2005; and National Agriculture Statistics Service, 1999). Boulder County ranks fourth in the total number of horses in Colorado, with […]
Community Profiles – Tom and Kristin Lopez
Get Acquainted with Tom and Kristin Lopez, our 2010 Fling Hosts at Lone Hawk Farm By Pat Jarvis The setting for this year’s Horse Lovers’ Fling is classically romantic. We arrive at Lone Hawk Farm via a country road with views of the Front Range, an expansive 360 degree view of Potato Hill, and the […]
Community Profile – Philip Armour
In Greek, the name Philip means “lover of horses”—fitting for the editor of a cowboy magazine. Since hiring on with American Cowboy www.americancowboy.com in 2009, he has led the magazine and website through successful redesigns that have broadened the appeal, while staying true to loyal readers. The magazine’s paid circulation now approaches 100,000. American Cowboy […]
