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On 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.…
Starting 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…
Project 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…
Multiple 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…
With 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…
Updated 7/24/2024 7:07am: The video has been released and is posted at the bottom of this article. Unfortunately, the whipping that takes place in the video is excessive, and not effective. Is it true abuse? We will let the FEI decide. Would I allow that to happen to my horse? Absolutely not. Charlotte Dujardin has…
The ash grey blister beetle, a member of the family Meloidae, has recently been discovered on properties all over Colorado. This discovery raises significant concerns due to the toxic chemical cantharidin produced by blister beetles, which poses a severe threat to livestock, especially horses. Understanding the implications and management of blister beetles is crucial for…
Colorado equine facilities are targeted by a late bill planned for this 2024 session. Based upon the report and policy recommendations of an animal policy think tank called the Animal-Human Policy Center, the Colorado Department of Agricultural intends to pursue a regulatory program affecting facilities that include 15 or more horses not privately owned by…
Winter is known for bringing chilly temperatures, but Colorado residents experienced an exceptionally sub-zero freeze on Monday, January 15, 2024, that left us all reaching for extra layers. What makes this weather event even more remarkable is the fact that Colorado was colder than Antarctica on that particular day (keep in mind it is Antarctica’s…
Diminishing Equestrian Landscape Privately operated equestrian facilities are diminishing at an alarming rate, either succumbing to housing or commercial developments or converting to alternative uses such as indoor soccer or small animal boarding. This trend results in a reduction of boarding options for horses, fewer indoor arenas for riding, particularly significant in a state where…
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.