The Jefferson County Horse Council is inviting you to attend an informational session on the Colorado Equestrian Protection Bill which is currently under consideration by the state legislature. The bill was introduced by Senator Lindsey Daugherty and co-sponsored by State Representative Lisa Feret. Several of the people involved in drafting the bill will discuss the background, purpose, and need for the bill, followed by a question-and-answer session. Background on the Bill: As Colorado grows and becomes more urbanized, and as people’s familiarity with horse behavior decreases, the possibility increases for roadway accidents like the one that killed the horse Griffin and injured his rider. To help minimize the chance of these types of accidents, many equestrians have come together to improve roadway and equine safety, resulting in SB25-149. Primary provisions in the bill include: Safety standards for riders and horses, Identification of equestrian zones, Improving public awareness of our equestrian heritage and culture, and, Improving public safety through a pass wide and slow approach for motorists when overtaking equestrians. We hope that you will attend our informational session for some in-depth discussion of the Equestrian Protection Bill. Here is a link to the bill: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-149.
