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.
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 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.
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!
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.
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 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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.