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US Equestrian: Equestrian Athlete Lettering Program for Students
Read more: US Equestrian: Equestrian Athlete Lettering Program for StudentsYou don’t have to be a record setting quarterback, point guard or track star to letter in junior high or high school sports anymore. The US Equestrian is writing a new chapter in the recognition of student athletes – one that honors Equestrians.
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2017 Colorado Equestrian Survey
Read more: 2017 Colorado Equestrian SurveyIn an effort to help our local equestrian organizations, we host a yearly survey. The answers to this survey help our local community garner sponsorships and other necessary support in growing their sports. Your personal information is kept completely confidential and is never shared. Please take a few moments to answer this survey, thank you!…
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The Eclipse and my Equine: Will They Be OK?
Read more: The Eclipse and my Equine: Will They Be OK?A total solar eclipse will be visible across the U.S. on August 21, the first time on the U.S. mainland since 1979. Depending on where you live in the United States, up to 99.4% of the sun will be covered by the moon. What does that mean for your horse, donkey, mule, or even other…
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Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy – Positive Horse in Colorado
Read more: Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy – Positive Horse in ColoradoA 17-year old quarter horse mare used for barrel racing was diagnosed with Equine Herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) in Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado. The mare is recovering from urinary incontinence and hindlimb ataxia. The premises with a total of 10 horses is quarantined with restricted movement and all horses having temperatures taken twice daily. As…
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Tragedy Hits in Colorado
Read more: Tragedy Hits in ColoradoWe recently heard of a tragedy in the equestrian community here in Colorado. One of our own, a 36-year-old woman named Laura Miller, was killed by a lightning strike as she rode her horse on a trail in Colorado this past Sunday. She was riding with a family friend when it happened. The friend survived the…
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EIA (Equine Infectious Anemia) – EIA Positive Horse in Colorado
Read more: EIA (Equine Infectious Anemia) – EIA Positive Horse in ColoradoFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 8, 2017 Contacts: Christi Lightcap, (303) 869-9005, Christi.Lightcap@state.co.us Dr. Keith Roehr, (303) 869-9130, Keith.Roehr@state.co.us EIA-Positive Horse Identified In Colorado BROOMFIELD, Colo. – On May 4, 2017, the Colorado Department of Agriculture, State Veterinarian’s Office, was notified by the US Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) that a Weld County…
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Are there any current disease outbreaks in Colorado? The short answer is YES.
Read more: Are there any current disease outbreaks in Colorado? The short answer is YES.There have been a LOT of posts floating around the interwebs about strangles and disease outbreaks in Colorado. Heritage Equine from Parker, Colorado and the Equine Disease Communication Center have confirmed this to be true.
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Colorado Horse Seizure Case
Read more: Colorado Horse Seizure CaseDozens of horses were seized from a property in Penrose during an animal cruelty investigation. In regards to this Colorado Horse Seizure: On Monday, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office announced the horse owner, 42-year-old Penny Gingerich, was charged with 64 counts of cruelty to animals, a misdemeanor. Gingerich has also been summoned to court.
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Colorado Horse News, Horse Care, Horse Health, Horse Ownership in Colorado, Horse Training & ShowingUSEF Submits Comment on USDA’s Proposed Amendments to Horse Protection Regulations
Read more: USEF Submits Comment on USDA’s Proposed Amendments to Horse Protection RegulationsThe United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has submitted a comment in response to the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) proposed amendments to the regulations that implement the Horse Protection Act. In its comment, the USEF seeks to partner with the USDA in the eradication of soring in equestrian sport. The USEF commends the USDA…
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Meet the Colorado Horsecare Foodbank & Come Support the Cause at a fun & amazing event!
Read more: Meet the Colorado Horsecare Foodbank & Come Support the Cause at a fun & amazing event!Colorado Horsecare Foodbank (www.HorseFoodBank.org) provides temporary grants of emergency hay, grain, and veterinary & hoof care, for Colorado horses when their owners are unable to keep their horses fed, or provide veterinary care and horse-shoeing, due to natural disasters, job loss, divorce, catastrophic medical expenses, and other difficult life circumstances. Colorado Horsecare Foodbank’s mission is to keep Colorado horses safe…
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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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