The 1990s opened by showcasing a horse-human relationship in a film that went on to win the 1991 Best Picture Oscar Award. When “Dances with Wolves” filled movie theaters (remember those?) hearts thumped loudly. But for horse lovers everywhere the question remains, did hearts thump louder for John Dunbar or the dun horse ‘Cisco’? It […]
The 1980s: Article No. 4 — BCHA Gallops Towards 50
By Clare Tone Clare is a Boulder County Horse Association (BCHA) committee member and freelance writer living in western Boulder County. In this monthly column leading up to our 50th Anniversary she explores the rich history of BCHA. What does the 1980s conjure up for you—big hair, neon clothing, high-waisted jeans? For me, because I […]
BCHA Gallops Towards Its 50th Birthday
By Clare Tone Feature photo: the author riding Clooney, circa 1974 The year was 1971 and a five-year-old girl was growing up in love with horses in the suburbs of Chicago. She hadn’t yet started weekly horseback riding lessons with her sister, those would start next year. She was shy and butterflies darted in her […]
Can you ride on Boulder County Open Space during COVID-19?
Update on trials from Randy Winter, BCHA Trail Liaison March 26, 2020 Many of you may wonder if it is okay to ride your horse on Boulder County Open Space during the current COVID-19 regulations. Today, Cheryl Winter and some friends were out riding on Boulder County Open Space, and were approached by a maintenance […]
BCHA Fun Show—awards, prizes and smiles filled the day all because of YOU!
BCHA thanks our equestrian community for coming out in support of the 2019 BCHA Fun Show at the Boulder County Fairgrounds. It was a beautiful, crisp, fall morning at the 2019 BCHA Fun Show. The day started early at 7:30 AM for opening volunteers setting up the office for registration. Riders and parents began checking […]
BCHA is Seeking Your Help
Photo: LONGMONT, CO — OCTOBER 21, 2018: Longtime BCHA volunteer, Jack Gathright, checks riders in for the individual events during the Boulder County Horse Association’s Fun Show at the Boulder County Fairgrounds. (Photo by Lewis Geyer/Staff Photographer) The Boulder County Horse Association (BCHA) could really use more people willing to get involved. Please consider helping out. […]
