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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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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Fort Collins installs a Horseback Rider Height Crosswalk Button
Read more: Fort Collins installs a Horseback Rider Height Crosswalk ButtonFort Collins city staff partnered with Larimer County Government to install a City & County first at the Poudre Trail crossing at Taft Hill: an equestrian button! Horseback riders can now activate the flashing beacons for crossing without dismounting.
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Evacuation Training for Colorado Horse Owners & Volunteers
Read more: Evacuation Training for Colorado Horse Owners & VolunteersOn Tuesday, April 23rd, Douglas Elbert County Horse Council will be hosting a Barn Manager and Volunteer refresher training for all who have volunteered to help during an evacuation. In order to have things run smoothly during a very high-stress situation, it is important to attend. This meeting should not take very long.
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Are You Ready for Tomorrow’s Snow Storm?
Read more: Are You Ready for Tomorrow’s Snow Storm?In case you haven’t heard yet, there is a big snow storm coming tomorrow. All the news channels are covering it. If you want to see your weather forecast, check it out here. In many areas, the rain will start tonight and will slowly turn into snow with snow continuing into Thursday. This storm will…
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The Colorado Animal Health Laboratory is Moving
Read more: The Colorado Animal Health Laboratory is MovingThe Colorado State Animal Health Laboratory is moving April 1. They will not be shutting down during their move. But please keep in mind this move when you are sending samples, to ensure they get to the correct address. If you are worried about a delay in processing due to delivery to the wrong address…
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Information on the Mountain Lion Attack at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space
Read more: Information on the Mountain Lion Attack at Horsetooth Mountain Open SpaceYou may have heard about the mountain lion attack here in Colorado recently. We wanted to share the information with you so you can be informed. On Monday, Feb. 4 at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space a trail runner was attacked by a juvenile mountain lion. The victim was able to defend himself from the attack,…
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The PAST Act has been reintroduced in the new Congress
Read more: The PAST Act has been reintroduced in the new CongressGood News! The Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act has been reintroduced as H.R. 693 by Reps. Kurt Schrader (D-OR), Ted Yoho (R-FL), Steve Cohen (D-TN), Ron Estes (R-KS), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), and Chris Collins (R-NY)!
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CSU Extention – Tool for Colorado Horse Owners
Read more: CSU Extention – Tool for Colorado Horse OwnersIf you are a horse (or livestock, or land) owner in Colorado, you want to know about the CSU Extension! The Extension is dedicated to serving current and future needs of Coloradans by providing educational information and programs that safeguard health, increase livelihood, and enhance well being.
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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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