Boulder County Horse Association

CSU Extension Small Acreage Management Free Webinar: Disaster Planning
2025-11-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | zoom
Sheila Prentice and Lyndsay Gonzalez bring us this FREE hour-long webinar on Zoom all about protecting property, people and livestock.

Healthy Horses, Healthy Lands Workshop
2025-12-06 09:00 - 14:00 | CSU BW Pickett Arena, 735 S. Overland Trail, Fort Collins, Colorado
Whether you manage a few acres or a full equine operation, this workshop offers practical, science-based strategies to improve both horse health and land stewardship.
Registration Fee: $30 per person (includes lunch and refreshments).
Spaces are limited, so register early to reserve your spot!
Register HERE

Topics:
· Poisonous Plants
· Hay Quality and Nutrition
· Paddock Paradise Systems
· Creating Rotational Grazing Plans
· Biosecurity
· Emergency Management
· Body Condition and Evaluation and Hoof Health

National Western Stock Show
2026-01-10 - 2026-01-25 | National Western Complex, 4655 N Humboldt St, Denver, CO, 80216, United States
National Western strives to strengthen American agriculture through enrichment programs and youth education in livestock, equestrian, farming, ranching, animal awareness, and appreciation. We celebrate western lifestyles, our communities, and provide life-long memories and family traditions. 2026 marks the 120th year and coincides with the grand opening of two new facilities: The Legacy and Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Livestock Center.

City of Boulder OSMP Annual Prairie Dog Management Meeting
2026-01-12 17:30 - 19:30 | zoom
The City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks Department will host its annual prairie dog management meeting on Monday, Jan. 12. Learn about the various topics related to prairie dogs and their management on city-managed open space.

BCHA Monthly Board Meeting on Zoom
2026-02-10 19:00 - 20:30 | BCHA Zoom
BCHA members and interested community members are welcome to join in on our board meetings. We meet on Zoom the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7-8:30 pm. We will set aside the first 10-20 minutes for connecting, socializing and catching up, so be sure to get on the call on the early side. Click HERE for zoom link.

Boulder County 4-H Horse Leader's Council Annual Tack Sale 2026
2026-02-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, CO
Clean out that tack room and shop for great deals–all while supporting a great cause in Boulder County!
If you’d like to sell, click to enlarge and then follow link to organizer website.
Come browse saddles, bridles, reins, blankets, boots, clothing, livestock equipment & more!

Throw Away Horses film screening with Colorado Horse Rescue
2026-03-08 15:00 - 17:30 | Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Rd, Longmont, CO, 80501
Colorado Horse Rescue is proud to be featured in Throw Away Horses, a compelling documentary that sheds light on the realities faced by horses who are abandoned, neglected, or discarded.
This is a unique opportunity to see CHR’s work in action, understand the challenges horses face, and connect with a community of people who care deeply about horse welfare. Follow the link below to reserve your spot for $8.
After the film, Katherine Gregory, CEO of Colorado Horse Rescue will host a Q&A so you can find out more about how CHR is working to break the cycle of suffering and make the world a better place for horses.

Disaster Preparedness for Equine Facilities Workshop
2026-04-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Boulder County Fairgrounds–Extension Office, 9595 Nelson Rd, Longmont, colorado
This free program through CSU Extension will provide horse owners and equine facility managers with the knowledge and tools needed to prepare for and respond to disasters. Participants will learn how to develop emergency plans, assess risks specific to equine operations (such as wildfire, flood, and severe weather), and ensure the safety and welfare of horses and people during emergencies. Workshop will be held at Boulder County Fairgrounds Extension Office (see map below). Register HERE.

BCHA Monthly Board Meeting on Google Meet
2026-04-14 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Google Meet
BCHA members and interested community members are welcome to join in on our board meetings. We usually meet online the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7-8:30 pm. We will set aside the first 10-20 minutes for connecting, socializing and catching up, so be sure to get on the call on the early side. Click HERE for the Google Meet link.

Legends of Ranching Performance Horse Sale
2026-04-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Temple Grandin Equine Center, 725 S Overland Trail, Fort Collins, CO, 80521, United States
The Legends of Ranching program is an immersive, experiential learning model for CSU Equine Sciences students. Through LOR, students engage directly with equine industry partners, established ranches, and consignors while applying natural horsemanship training principles in the colt development process. The nine-month program culminates with this Performance Horse Sale, held annually at CSU in Fort Collins.

Cow Clinic with Nate Bowers at Two Spruce Farm
2026-04-25 10:00 - 13:30 | Two Spruce Farm, 3714 West County Rd 2, Berthoud, Colorado, 80513
Position your horse on the cattle with confidence!
$185/clinic, includes cattle charge
Taught by Nate Bowers
Pre-Registration Required, contact Jody at 720-201-4363 or jodymarken@hotmail.com
Check out the full schedule with clinics through August 2026 HERE!

Obstacle Clinic at Two Spruce Farm with Amy LeSatz
2026-05-02 10:00 - 13:30, 2026-05-17 10:00 - 13:30 | Two Spruce Farm, 3714 West County Rd 2, Berthoud, Colorado, 80513
Build trust and confidence in your horse and your horse in you – on the ground and in the saddle.
Work with your horse and explore ways to communicate
in a safe, supportive and FUN environment.
Taught by Amy LeSatz – $135
LIMITED RIDERS PER CLINIC – ALL BREEDS AND DISCIPLINES WELCOME
Pre-Registration Required, contact Jody at 720-201-4363 or jodymarken@hotmail.com
Check out the full schedule with clinics through August 2026 HERE!

Obstacle Clinic at Two Spruce Farm with Jessica Dabkowski
2026-05-03 10:00 - 13:30 | Two Spruce Farm, 3714 West County Rd 2, Berthoud, Colorado, 80513
Build trust and confidence in your horse and your horse in you – on the ground and in the saddle.
Work with your horse and explore ways to communicate
in a safe, supportive and FUN environment.
Taught by Jessica Dabkowski – $135
LIMITED RIDERS PER CLINIC – ALL BREEDS AND DISCIPLINES WELCOME
Pre-Registration Required, contact Jody at 720-201-4363 or jodymarken@hotmail.com
Check out the full schedule with clinics through August 2025 HERE!

City of Boulder OSMP Lunch Loop series: Cherryvale Trailhead (Exploring Van Vleet and Joder family history)
2026-05-08 11:30 - 13:00 | City of Boulder OSMP Cherryvale Trailhead
Experience the Cherryvale Trail and move along a landscape shaped not only by wind and water, but by horses and the people who loved them. This 90 minute, easy-paced program explores the remarkable Arabian horse legacy that once thrived along Boulder’s valley-to-foothills edge. Through stories of the Van Vleet family, who established the first major, world-renowned Arabian horse breeding operation in Colorado and the Joder family, whose ranch became a place of connection, healing, and community, we’ll uncover how these families and their horses helped shape both the land and the lives around them.

Along the way, we’ll reflect on:

Why Arabian horses captured imaginations across the West
What it meant to gentle a horse rather than break one
How these working ranches eventually became the open space we enjoy today

Designed as part of the Lunch Loop series, this walk or roll follows an accessible trail and welcomes all who are curious—whether you’re here for history, horses, or a thoughtful midday pause outdoors. Led by Boulder OSMP Education and Outreach Representative Melanie Gonglach. Meet at the Cherryvale Trailhead parking lot (see map link below).

Requirements

This walk or roll follows an accessible trail and welcomes all abilities. See https://bouldercolorado.gov/trailhead/cherryvale for more details about the trailhead and surrounding trails.

Cow Clinic with Nate Bowers at Two Spruce Farm
2026-05-09 10:00 - 13:30 | Two Spruce Farm, 3714 West County Rd 2, Berthoud, Colorado, 80513
Position your horse on the cattle with confidence!
$185/clinic, includes cattle charge
Taught by Nate Bowers
LIMITED RIDERS PER CLINIC – ALL BREEDS AND DISCIPLINES WELCOME
Pre-Registration Required, contact Jody at 720-201-4363 or jodymarken@hotmail.com
Check out the full schedule with clinics through August 2026 HERE!

BCHA-Sponsored Educational Event: Horse Packing 101 With Emma Brown
2026-05-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Broken Arrow Ranch, 13609 Gold Hill Road, Boulder, 80302
Learn the basics of horse packing in this fun and informative demo-style clinic!
• Get hands-on experience with pack horses and tying hitches
• Learn about pack equipment and it’s purpose
• Learn about load management and how to secure and tie down different loads
• Tips and tricks to plan your back country trip by someone who has ‘been there, done that’
Emma Brown is an avid fly fishing guide, wrangler and packer, as well as dedicated equestrian and rancher. Her love for providing access to the outdoors to empower voices to the conversation of conservation is an ever growing passion. Fun fact: Emma was instrumental in starting the BCHA Youth Club when she was growing up in Boulder County
REGISTER HERE

Ground Pole Patterns Clinic at Two Spruce Farm
2026-05-10 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-24 10:00 - 12:30 | Two Spruce Farm, 3714 West County Rd 2, Berthoud, Colorado, 80513
Fun patterns for you and your horse!
$85
LIMITED RIDERS PER CLINIC – ALL BREEDS AND DISCIPLINES WELCOME
Pre-Registration Required, contact Jody at 720-201-4363 or jodymarken@hotmail.com
Check out the full schedule with clinics through August 2026 HERE!

Obstacle Clinic at Two Spruce Farm with Jessica Dabkowski
2026-05-16 10:00 - 13:30 | Two Spruce Farm, 3714 West County Rd 2, Berthoud, Colorado, 80513
Build trust and confidence in your horse and your horse in you – on the ground and in the saddle.
Work with your horse and explore ways to communicate
in a safe, supportive and FUN environment.
Taught by Jessica Dabkowski – $135
LIMITED RIDERS PER CLINIC – ALL BREEDS AND DISCIPLINES WELCOME
Pre-Registration Required, contact Jody at 720-201-4363 or jodymarken@hotmail.com
Check out the full schedule with clinics through August 2026 HERE!

Free Social Gathering hosted by Boulder County Horse Association
2026-05-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Little Hawk Ranch, 8922 N 39th Street, Longmont, CO, 80503
HAPPY SPRING!
It’s time for another BCHA social gathering for trail enthusiasts, BCHA members and their families to greet, meet and share stories.
Everyone’s welcome whatever way you ride a horse or enjoy a horse.

Keynote presentation:

Trail Riding is an Equestrian Discipline and should be treated as one!
Presenter: Randy Winter with support as always from Cheryl

This event is free and all are welcome.
Please RSVP HERE

Cow Clinic (level 2) with Nate Bowers at Two Spruce Farm
2026-05-23 10:00 - 13:30 | Two Spruce Farm, 3714 West County Rd 2, Berthoud, Colorado, 80513

Legends of The West CTRC Fundraiser
2026-06-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Nissi’s, 1455 Coal Creek Dr. Unit T, Lafayette, Colorado, 80026
On June 6th, 2026, CTRC will celebrate 46 years of changing lives in the community as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit by hosting the Legends of the West Gala Fundraiser at the popular entertainment venue Nissi’s in Lafayette. This iconic venue will host 175-200 guests from across the Front Range, all coming together to support individuals with disabilities through equine-assisted activities. The event will offer premier and standard seating options, with corporate tables featured in the premier area.
Purchase tickets HERE

Free Informational Webinar: New World Screwworm
2026-06-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Colorado
Informational Webinar
Join Colorado State Veterinarian Dr. Maggie Baldwin for an informational webinar about the New World Screwworm (NWS) and what the detection in Texas means for Colorado.
Speakers include representatives from the USDA, Colorado livestock industry, and CDA staff.
You can choose to attend one or both webinar.
Follow link to register:
Webinar Registration – Zoom

BCHA-sponsored educational event: Obstacle Course Play Day With Jody Marken
2026-06-27 09:00 - 12:30 | Two Spruce Farm, 3714 West County Rd 2, Berthoud, Colorado, 80513
Build trust and confidence with your horse and yourself — on the ground and in the saddle — through positive, fun, and safe communication. All horses and disciplines are welcome, whether green, young, or seasoned. Spend this half-day with your horse at beautiful Two Spruce Farm in Berthoud. Jody’s clinics offer an individualized, supportive format where you set the pace and level of challenge. It’s not just about the obstacle — it’s about the approach, the communication, the try, and everything in between.
Jody Marken owns and operates Two Spruce Farm, where she offers horsemanship and groundwork lessons, jumping instruction, and clinics aimed at building confident horse-and-rider partnerships. With decades of experience across hunter/jumper, dressage, eventing, and Western disciplines, Jody is a lifelong student of the horse who continues to grow her practice through ongoing study and mentorship.

maximum 8 participants
$85 for BCHA members | $100 for non-members
REGISTER HERE

Free Social Gathering hosted by Boulder County Horse Association
2026-07-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Little Hawk Ranch, 8922 N 39th Street, Longmont, CO, 80503
HAPPY SUMMER!
It’s time for another BCHA social gathering for trail enthusiasts, BCHA members and their families to greet, meet and share stories.
Everyone’s welcome whatever way you ride a horse or enjoy a horse.

Keynote presentation:

Trail Riding is an Equestrian Discipline and should be treated as one!
Presenter: Randy Winter with support as always from Cheryl

This event is free and all are welcome.
Please RSVP HERE

Annual BCHA Member Gathering & Soiree 2026
2026-08-23 17:30 - 20:30 | Altona Grange, 9386 N 39th Street, Longmont, Colorado, 80503
Join your horse community on Sunday Aug 23rd for BCHA’s Annual Gathering & Soiree at Longmont’s historic Altona Grange. Mingle, make horse connections, catch up with friends and make new ones! Learn more about what’s on the horizon for BCHA while mingling with the leaders, members and friends of one of Colorado’s oldest horse-focused non-profit organizations.
Check back for more details and to purchase tickets
All tickets include an annual BCHA membership–a $25-$50 value

Medicine Horse: Gala at The Ranch
2026-09-12 17:00 - 21:00 | Medicine Horse, 7663 E County Line Rd, Longmont, Colorado, 80504
This September, Medicine Horse is celebrating 25 years of Horses Helping Humans with an evening at the ranch. At the Annual Gala you’ll enjoy:
Sunset over the foothills
Cocktails and delicious food
Live music & dancing under the stars
Time with the herd and fellow horse lovers
At Medicine Horse, our horses aren’t just part of the scenery—they’re our partners. Every day they help veterans, people impacted by cancer, LGBTQ+ youth, young people healing from trauma, and so many others find connection, confidence, and hope.
If you’ve ever looked into a horse’s eyes and thought, “There’s something special here,” then you already understand what Medicine Horse is all about.
Whether you’ve known Medicine Horse for years or you’re just discovering us, we’d love to welcome you to the ranch for an unforgettable evening celebrating these incredible animals and the lives they’ve helped change.
