Boulder County Horse Association

Equine Health and Emergency First Aid
2025-04-27 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Raptor Ridge Equestrian & Hay, 3756 W County Rd 16, Loveland, CO, 80537
All-day Equine Emergency First Aid Clinic presented by Open Air Equine.
Cost: $169
Sign up by emailing Brittany, Sr. Equi-First Aid USA Instructor at openairequine@gmail.com

Obstacle Clinic at Two Spruce Farm
2025-04-27 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

Annual Member Gathering & Soiree 2025
2025-04-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Altona Grange, 9386 N 39th Street, Longmont, Colorado, 80503
Join your horse community on Tues April 29th for BCHA’s Annual Gathering & Soiree at Longmont’s historic Altona Grange. Mingle, make horse connections, catch up with friends and make new ones while enjoying authentic Mexican fare catered by El Rincon Cucina y Tequila. Meet Dr. Meg Bacon and learn how to recognize signs of pain in your equine companions. Learn more about what’s on the horizon for BCHA in 2025 while mingling with the leaders, members and friends of one of Colorado’s oldest horse-focused non-profit organizations.
TICKETS*:
$35 Early-bird pricing before April 15th
$45 after April 15th
All tickets include an annual BCHA membership–a $25-$50 value

Boulder County Commissioners Meeting--public comment on Fairgrounds open riding
2025-05-01 09:00 | Boulder County Courthouse, 1325 Pearl St, Boulder, Colorado
After 25+ years of historic use of the Boulder County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena for horse riding during the winter months, it has been cancelled. This was a change recommended by the Boulder County Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee to the County Commissioners. Area equestrians are coordinating to attend the May 1st County Commissioners meeting. Follow links below to sign up to provide your comments or simply show your support.

Obstacle Clinic at Two Spruce Farm
2025-05-03 10:00 - 13:30, 2025-06-21 09:00 - 12:30 | 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 Kristi Plutt – $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: 2025TSFclinicflyer.pdf

Obstacle Clinic at Two Spruce Farm
2025-05-04 10:00 - 13:30, 2025-05-18 10:00 - 13:30, 2025-06-08 09:00 - 12:30 | 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: 2025TSFclinicflyer.pdf

Cow Clinic with Nate Bowers at Two Spruce Farm
2025-05-10 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 2025 here: 2025TSFclinicflyer.pdf

Ground Pole Patterns Clinic at Two Spruce Farm
2025-05-11 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-05-25 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-06-15 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-06-29 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 2025 here: 2025TSFclinicflyer.pdf

Obstacle Clinic at Two Spruce Farm
2025-05-17 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 2025 here: 2025TSFclinicflyer.pdf

CSU Extension Small Acreage Management Free Webinar: Understanding Your Soils
2025-05-23 12:00 - 13:00 | zoom
Carley Rohrbaugh, Ag and Natural Resources Specialist with Adams County brings us this FREE hour-long webinar on Zoom all about understanding your soils.

Horse and Bike Trailhead Event
2025-05-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Lagerman Preserve
Stop on by to visit with our horse ambassadors and learn about safely sharing our local trails with horses. Whatever your mode of recreation or experience with horses, BCHA Trails Advisor Randy Winter will help you feel comfortable and savvy about best practices for sharing trails with horses.

Cow Clinic with Nate Bowers at Two Spruce Farm
2025-05-24 10:00 - 13:30, 2025-06-28 09:00 - 12:30 | 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 2025 here: 2025TSFclinicflyer.pdf

TTouch Clinic at Medicine Horse with Tracy Vroom
2025-05-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Medicine Horse, 7663 E County Line Rd, Longmont, Colorado, 80504
Discover the Tellington TTouch Method–a gentle, hands-on approach that promotes relaxation, confidence, and positive behavior in animals. This introductory clinic will cover the basics of TTouch bodywork and ground exercises. Cost is $35 and all proceeds go directly towards scholarships at Medicine Horse for families in need.

Cowboy Dressage Youth and Rookie Clinic
2025-05-29 09:00 - 2025-05-30 17:00 | Colorado
Contact
Corinne Schindler; 720.232.6421
Cost: $100
4338 N 109th St
Lafayette, CO 80026

Tik Maynard at Medicine Horse
2025-06-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Medicine Horse, 7663 E County Line Rd, Longmont, Colorado, 80504
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon with acclaimed horseman and author Tik Maynard. This special event is your chance to hear him speak, ask questions, and purchase signed copies of his brand-new book, Starting in the Middle. Don’t miss this inspiring opportunity to connect with a world-renowned voice in horsemanship—surrounded by horses, healing energy, and breathtaking mountain views.
This is a donation-based event; but advance registration is required! Follow ‘event website’ link to register.

Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center 45th Anniversary Masquerade Ball
2025-06-07 17:00 - 21:00 | Boulder JCC, 6007 Oreg Ave, Boulder, Colorado, 80303
What: Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center’s 45th Anniversary Masquerade Ball Fundraising Gala!
Join up for an unforgettable evening supporting CTRC’s mission!
Interested in sponsorship? Follow the links and get involved.

Sporting Day of Traditional Driving
2025-06-14 - 2025-06-15 | Thistle Hill Farm, 2072 Summit Street, Franktown, Colorado, 80116
A fun and educational day celebrating carriages, horses and the lifestyle of traditional driving.
Competitors must be members of the Colorado Driving Society. Entries are due by June 4th. The event is open to horses, mules and ponies. Erik and Mary Jensen of Thistle Hill Farm have been hosting this event since 2004.

Horse and Bike Trailhead Event
2025-06-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Boulder Valley Ranch City of Boulder OSMP

Cow Clinic (level 2) with Nate Bowers at Two Spruce Farm
2025-06-14 09:00 - 12:30 | Two Spruce Farm, 3714 West County Rd 2, Berthoud, Colorado, 80513

CSU Extension Small Acreage Management Free Webinar: Water, Irrigation, and More
2025-06-20 12:00 - 13:00 | zoom
Eric Hammond, County Director and Horticulture Specialist with Boulder County brings us this FREE hour-long webinar on Zoom.

Obstacle Clinic at Two Spruce Farm
2025-06-22 09:00 - 12:30 | 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: 2025TSFclinicflyer.pdf

Equestrian Sports Medicine Injury Prevention and Recovery (Free, Virtual)
2025-06-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Virtual, Free Event
7pm – 8pm , June 24th, 2025

Details:
Whether you’re a casual rider or a seasoned competitor, horseback riding can take a toll on your body. Join Dr. Sherrie Ballantine-Talmadge, an orthopedic sports medicine physician with CU Sports Medicine, for an engaging lecture on equestrian sports medicine.
Dr. Ballantine-Talmadge will cover common injuries in equestrian sports, how to prevent them, and treatment options to support recovery and long-term performance. From concussion risks to joint health, you’ll gain insights tailored to the unique physical demands of riding.
This free, virtual BCH Community Education lecture is ideal for riders of all ages and skill levels, trainers, and anyone interested in staying strong in the saddle.
Speaker

Sherrie Ballantine-Talmadge, DO, of CU Sports Medicine

Social Gathering hosted by Boulder County Horse Association
2025-06-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Little Hawk Ranch, 8922 N 39th Street, Longmont, CO, 80503
Let’s talk about all the activities being done with our horses
from arena to trail to clinic.

Join us at beautiful Little Hawk Ranch to chat about anything you’re excited about–what’s the scoop on clinics, shows, trails, wonderful places where you’re boarding or riding?
Everyone’s welcome! Michelle Sander is our host and will be providing wine, beer, soda and appetizers.

We’ll play everyone’s favorite game: ‘Say the Secret Word’. If During the course of group conversation, anyone says the word they win an equine Palm Pro Micro Trimmer by Conair.

We hope to see you for some spirted horse talk!
