Stay in the loop with the latest updates from Colorado’s equestrian community. Our Colorado Horse News category covers important local developments, legislative updates, community stories, industry changes, and everything impacting horse owners across the state. If it matters to Colorado horse people, you’ll find it here.
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EHV-1 Update: Why Quiet Reporting Doesn’t Mean the Outbreak Is Over
Read more: EHV-1 Update: Why Quiet Reporting Doesn’t Mean the Outbreak Is OverAs updates on the current EHV-1 situation slow down, many horse owners are beginning to hope that the outbreak is fading or finally under control. While that hope is understandable, a lull in official reports does not mean the virus has stopped circulating. In fact, this stage of an outbreak is often the most misunderstood…
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EHV-1 Outbreak Linked to Waco Event: What Colorado Horse Owners Need to Know
Read more: EHV-1 Outbreak Linked to Waco Event: What Colorado Horse Owners Need to KnowReports of a serious Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) outbreak connected to a recent event in Waco, Texas at the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) World Finals and Elite Barrel Race event Nov 5-9 have been circulating rapidly across social media. Several veterinary clinics have confirmed that horses returning from the event are becoming sick very quickly…
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Our All-New Colorado Horse Forum Event Calendar Is Here!
Read more: Our All-New Colorado Horse Forum Event Calendar Is Here!We’re excited to share some big news with our Colorado equestrian community — the Colorado Horse Forum Event Calendar has been completely rebuilt and upgraded to make it easier than ever to stay connected and informed! For years, horse lovers across Colorado have relied on our calendar to discover local shows, clinics, tack sales, trail…
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Equine Infectious Anemia Confirmed in Two Colorado Counties
Read more: Equine Infectious Anemia Confirmed in Two Colorado CountiesThe Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) has confirmed two separate cases of Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) in the state—one in Douglas County and another in Jefferson County. The incurable disease led both horse owners to make the difficult decision to humanely euthanize the affected animals, according to a recent CDA statement. Despite these incidents, officials…
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A Big Win for Colorado Equestrians: The Colorado Equestrian Protections Bill
Read more: A Big Win for Colorado Equestrians: The Colorado Equestrian Protections BillWe are thrilled to announce a major milestone for equestrians across Colorado—the introduction of the Colorado Equestrian Protections Bill (SB25-149)! This groundbreaking legislation, championed by Senator Daugherty and co-sponsored by State Representative Lisa Feret, is a crucial step toward protecting and strengthening equestrian rights, access, and safety throughout the state. As passionate horse owners, riders,…
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Horse Rescued from Icy Waters in Loveland, Colorado Thursday
Read more: Horse Rescued from Icy Waters in Loveland, Colorado ThursdayOn Thursday, the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority shared the story of a dramatic horse rescue from icy waters. According to firefighters, the horse had wandered through a fence and onto a frozen pond near South County Road 13 in Loveland. The ice gave way under the horse’s weight, plunging it into the freezing water below.…
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Colorado’s New Hands-Free Driving Law: What You Need to Know
Read more: Colorado’s New Hands-Free Driving Law: What You Need to KnowStarting January 1, Colorado drivers will need to use hands-free devices for phone calls while driving. This new Hands-Free Law aligns Colorado with 29 other states that have already implemented similar bans on hand-held devices. The law aims to reduce distracted driving accidents and enhance road safety for everyone. Here’s what you need to know…
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Major Rezoning Proposed for the 47 Acres Adjacent to the Colorado Horse Park
Read more: Major Rezoning Proposed for the 47 Acres Adjacent to the Colorado Horse ParkProject name: Pinery Planned Development 31 st – Major PD Amendment. Project number/Filing number ZR2023-002. Click this link to see the project and documents: https://apps.douglas.co.us/planning/projects/Default.aspx?PossePresentation=RezoningJob&PosseObjectId=85882339 Russell Hall and his Pinery 40 LLC purchased the 47-acre prairie property adjacent to the Colorado Horse Park [CHP]. They have submitted proposals for a “major rezone” to the current…
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Colorado Equine Health Alert : West Nile Virus
Read more: Colorado Equine Health Alert : West Nile VirusMultiple horses in multiple counties of Colorado have tested positive for the West Nile Virus. Worth noting, one of the horses was vaccinated for WNV. Currently affected counties as of 8/25/2024 include: Pueblo and Larimer counties. For more information about West Nile Virus go to: WNV factsheet. Get more information on this event and other outbreaks…
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HorseAlert is Revolutionizing Equine Evacuations in Colorado
Read more: HorseAlert is Revolutionizing Equine Evacuations in ColoradoWith the rise of wildfires and natural disasters in Colorado, equine communities are facing heightened risks. Current evacuation methods, which often depend on fragmented social media appeals, result in overcrowded roads and disorganized efforts. This chaos endangers both people and horses, complicating rescue operations. Colorado Horse Rescue (CHR) introduces HorseAlert as a solution. This innovative…
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Una moved to Colorado in 2007 and started the Colorado Horse Forum as a way to meet other equestrians in the area. Una now rides and competes in dressage. She operates a small dressage horse breeding program in Castle Rock.
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