Stay informed about the latest developments in the Colorado equestrian world through our blog articles, where we cover crucial horse-related news, ranging from legislative changes affecting horse owners to updates on health and safety guidelines for equine activities in the state. Explore our insightful content to stay abreast of important issues impacting the horse community in Colorado and make well-informed decisions for the well-being of your equine companions.
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Deadly Equine Disease Kills horses in Colorado
Read more: Deadly Equine Disease Kills horses in ColoradoCAÑON CITY, Colo. – Wild horses at the Wild Horse facility in Canon City have been infected with an unknown yet highly contagious and sometimes fatal disease. The BLM is working with local, state and federal officials to determine the exact cause of death of nearly 150 horses so far since the outbreak began April 23.…
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Colorado Equine Health Alert : Equine Influenza
Read more: Colorado Equine Health Alert : Equine InfluenzaA horse at a private facility in Jefferson County started displaying signs of Equine Influenza on 2/20/2022 and was confirmed to be affected by the disease by an attending veterinarian. At this time only 1 horse is affected although 6 at the facility have been exposed. The horse was purchased at a sale and developed…
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Why is my Horse’s Urine Red or Orange?
Read more: Why is my Horse’s Urine Red or Orange?As winter blankets the landscape in a pristine layer of snow, horse owners may encounter a peculiar sight – orange or red stains in the snow where their horses have urinated. This phenomenon, while seemingly unusual, has a scientific explanation rooted in the horse’s diet and metabolism. Typically there is no need to panic (but…
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Helping Horses when there is Wild Fire Air Pollution
Read more: Helping Horses when there is Wild Fire Air PollutionThis year seems exceptionally bad for our wildfires, and in turn the air is smokey and causing a variety of health concerns including difficulty breathing, sore throats, burning eyes, runny nose, and more in humans AND animals. How can we help our horses when air conditions are like this?
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Animal Cruelty in Weld County
Read more: Animal Cruelty in Weld CountyYou may have seen the image and story circulating social media and the news about a Weld County horse that was severely underweight, with very overgrown feet, unable to stand or eat. That horse has been euthanized and the horse owner was cited with one count of animal neglect, a Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by…
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What does the Stay-at-Home Order Mean for Me and my Horse?
Read more: What does the Stay-at-Home Order Mean for Me and my Horse?With this tragic COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic that has hit the world, many states are issuing Stay-at-Home orders (including Colorado). While every municipality/county/state is going to be different, we will highlight some of the important facts for you especially revolving around us here in Colorado.
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Thefts in Local Barns
Read more: Thefts in Local BarnsWe have been informed by a local Deputy that there has been a slew of thefts in barns spanning across multiple counties here in Colorado.
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Local News: Horse Dragged by Truck
Read more: Local News: Horse Dragged by TruckYou may have seen the video floating around social media of the couple that tied their horse to their pickup truck and literally dragged it down the road while it fought and struggled. We are happy to report that the Grand County Sherriff is investigating the situation.
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VSV (Vesicular Stomatitis) Confirmed in Colorado
Read more: VSV (Vesicular Stomatitis) Confirmed in ColoradoColorado has become the third state in the country to have a confirmed case of vesicular stomatitis (VSV). Follow the Colorado State Department of Agriculture for updates. We will also be updating this page regularly. If you suspect your horse has VS or shows any sores similar to VS, call your vet and do not…
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USEF Office Closed and All USEF Resources Unavailable August 30 to September 3
Read more: USEF Office Closed and All USEF Resources Unavailable August 30 to September 3US Equestrian (USEF) is moving! From Friday, August 30, to Tuesday, September 3, the USEF office will be closed while we move to our new building within the Kentucky Horse Park. During this time, USEF’s online tools and services, including the website, Customer Care Center, horse and member records, fax, and email, will be unavailable. We…
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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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