Obstacle Clinic at Two Spruce Farm
2025-06-21 09:00 - 12:30 (America/Denver) | 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
2025-06-22 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!

Ground Pole Patterns Clinic at Two Spruce Farm
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

CSU Extension Small Acreage Management Free Webinar: Pollinators and Beneficial Insects
2025-07-18 12:00 - 13:00 | zoom
Sheila Prentice, Sustainable Landscapes Specialist with Boulder County brings us this FREE hour-long webinar on Zoom.

Free Social Gathering & Educational Evening
2025-07-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Little Hawk Ranch, 8922 N 39th Street, Longmont, CO, 80503
Join BCHA friends for food, drinks, catching up, and a presentation on Emergency Equine First Aid by special guest Brittany Steffensen of Open Air Equine.

We are our horses’ first responders. Recognize emergencies, respond with confidence, and stabilize your horse while you wait for the vet. Learn about types of wounds, layers of bandaging, equine instincts, top reasons to always call your vet, and first aid kit essentials! You will also have an opportunity to purchase a first aid kit from Open Air Equine at this event!

Sponsored by Michelle Sander, Realtor LIV Sotheby’s.

Please RSVP for counts on food & drink.

Boulder County Horse Judging Team Benefit Horseshow
2025-07-26 | Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, CO, 80302, United States
The Boulder County 4-H Horse Judging Team is hosting this open show as a way to offset some of the costs of their upcoming travel expenses. Any age and level of horses and riders are welcome.
The team has earned the privilege of representing Colorado 4-H at multiple national competitions during the next year, including shows in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Columbus, Ohio.

Horse and Bike Trailhead Event--Betasso Preserve
2025-07-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Betasso Preserve–Boulder County Open Space
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.

Horse and Bike Trailhead Event--Wonderland Lake
2025-08-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Wonderland Lake City of Boulder OSMP

CSU Extension Small Acreage Management Free Webinar: Fall Weed Management
2025-08-22 12:00 - 13:00 | zoom
Joe Swanson, Boulder County Weed Control Supervisor brings us this FREE hour-long webinar on Zoom.

Equine Wellness Clinic at Medicine Horse
2025-08-23 09:30 - 12:00 | Medicine Horse, 7663 E County Line Rd, Longmont, Colorado, 80504
Hosted by Front Range Equine Performance, Rehabilitation and Urgent Care. Led by Dr. Marianne and her team, this clinic is perfect for horse owners, caretakers and equine enthusiasts looking to expand their knowledge of equine health and performance. Cost is $35
More info and tickets HERE

Horse and Bike Trailhead Event--Hall Ranch
2025-09-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Hall Ranch Boulder County Open Space

Medicine Horse: Gala at The Ranch
2025-09-13 17:00 - 21:00 | Medicine Horse, 7663 E County Line Rd, Longmont, Colorado, 80504
Join Medicine Horse for their annual fundraiser. This will be an unforgettable evening where the magic of Medicine Horse comes alive beneath the breathtaking Colorado sky. As the sun sets behind the majestic mountains, we’ll gather with friends—old and new—surrounded by music, laughter, and the warmth of community and the beauty of horses. Savor a gourmet dinner, sip handcrafted cocktails, and dance under a canopy of stars.

Free Social Gathering: Local Author Sarah V. Barnes & A Cozy Evening of Books!
2025-09-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Little Hawk Ranch, 8922 N 39th Street, Longmont, CO, 80503
Join BCHA friends for light bites, drinks, catching up, and a presentation by special guest, local author Sarah V. Barnes
Sarah will be talking about her latest book, A Clan Chief’s Daughter, the second installment of her trilogy She Who Rides Horses.
Then we’ll launch into a lively discussion about our favorite equine books–the ones that changed us, the ones that were so emotional, the ones that were so instructive, the ones we would pass on to others..
About tonight’s speaker: Critically acclaimed, award-winning novelist Sarah V. Barnes is both a historian and a horsewoman. Her first novel, She Who Rides Horses: A Saga of the Ancient Steppe, received the 2022 Best Indie Book Award for Historical Fiction, among other prizes. A Clan Chief’s Daughter represents the second installment in the She Who Rides Horses trilogy. When not writing stories, Sarah practices and teaches riding as a meditative art. She also offers equine-facilitated coaching and wellness workshops.
Sarah’s books will be available for sale with all proceeds donated to BCHA.
Sponsored by Michelle Sander, Realtor LIV Sotheby’s.
Please RSVP for counts on food & drink.

CSU Extension Small Acreage Management Free Webinar: Manure Management
2025-09-19 12:00 - 13:00 | zoom
Karla Melgar-Velis, Small Acreage Management Specialist for the Front Range Region brings us this FREE hour-long webinar on Zoom.

CSU Extension Small Acreage Management Fall Grass Workshop
2025-10-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Boulder County Fairgrounds–Extension Office, 9595 Nelson Rd, Longmont, colorado
Join the Small Acreage Management Specialists to learn about grass growth and defoliation, native and introduced grass species, and key ideas to identify them. In person ($12) or just the final hour, free on Zoom.

Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center Horse Show
2025-10-11 09:00 - 15:00 | Coloroado Therapeutic Riding Center, 11968 Mineral Rd, Longmont, CO, 80504
Join CTRC friends and supporters ringside to cheer on the riders and let them shine in the spotlight! Open to the public!

Horse and Bike Trailhead Event--North Sky Trail
2025-10-12 10:00 - 12:00 | City of Boulder OSMP–North Sky

CSU Extension Small Acreage Management Free Webinar: Small Acreage Business Opportunity Potential
2025-10-24 12:00 - 13:00 | zoom
Martha Sullins, Agriculture, Business Management and Food Systems Specialist brings us this FREE hour-long webinar on Zoom.

Horses Connecting Diné Women: A Conversation on Navajo Horse-Human Relationships
2025-11-13 12:30 - 14:00 | Norlin Library, CU Campus, 5th floor: Center for British & Irish Studies Room, 1157 18th Street, Boulder, Colorado, 80309
Register HERE

Free Social Gathering: Celebrating the Holiday Season
2025-11-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Little Hawk Ranch, 8922 N 39th Street, Longmont, CO, 80503
BCHA invites you to join our Holiday Market festivities where we’ll be serving libations, bratwurst on the grill, stollen, and some other German-style holiday goodies. There will be a few seasonal market booths for holiday shopping–a great chance to support local equine artisans and small businesses.
Let’s join together and celebrate the season with our equine community!
Sponsored by Michelle Sander, Realtor LIV Sotheby’s.
Please RSVP for counts on food & drink.

CSU Extension Small Acreage Management Free Webinar: Disaster Planning
2025-11-21 12:00 - 13:00 | 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.
