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Colorado SB25-149 The Equestrian Zones Bill

Grassroots Equestrian Group Brings SB25-149 to Colorado: A Step Toward Improving Equestrian Safety, Infrastructure, and Advocacy In a major push for equestrian rights and safety, Community Equestrian, a grassroots equestrian group out of Jefferson County, Colorado has successfully brought SB25-149 to the state’s legislative floor with sponsorship from State Senator Lindsey Daugherty and State Representative Lisa Feret. This groundbreaking bill is set to improve equestrian infrastructure, enhance safety for riders, and give the equestrian community a stronger presence in Colorado’s future development…(read more)

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Most Adorable Horse/Bike Education Day, Ever!

 On October 12th, Heil Valley Ranch was the place to be for kids on bikes, families and….horses.  The Boulder Mountainbike Alliance, Boulder County Horse Association and Boulder County Parks & Open Space combined to host a morning of learning about the beginner trails at Heil Valley ranch. Beautiful weather, enthusiastic mini cyclists, kid-friendly trails and horse ambassadors Ellie and Walker, came together to make one of the most adorable horse/bike education/outreach days ever. 

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How to advocate for use of the Boulder County Fairgrounds arena for winter horse riding

If you are disappointed that the County Commissioners and Boulder County Open Space Advisory Committee made the decision to cancel the availability of the indoor arena for all horse riders on Wednesdays during the winter, you can voice your concerns regarding this decision and encourage them to reconsider.  Previously the indoor arena was open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for horse riding from November through April to anyone. This was a great resource for the equine community during the winter months, especially for those without access to an indoor arena, and it was in keeping with the Parks & Open Space Mission to conserve agricultural resources and provide public uses that reflect community values.This decision to cancel was recommended by fairgrounds staff and approved by both POSAC and the county commissioners.Here are important ways to share your comments: #1: Boulder County Commissioners: Sign up to comment at a public comment session. Area equestrians are coordinating to attend this upcoming County Commissioners Meeting:May 1st 9 amBoulder County Courthouse1325 Pearl Street, Boulder.Can’t make that date? Members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend any monthly public comment sessions to speak on any issue of county concern. There’s also the option to attend/comment on Zoom, but you must sign up by following the link below. The public comment sessions typically occur on the first Thursdays but follow the link to double check dates and times.You are also encouraged to email the commissioners at any time. SIGN-UP COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC MEETING EMAIL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS #2: Boulder County Open Space Advisory Committee:Sign up to attend a POSAC meeting

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