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  • Colorado Horse News,  Facility Management,  Horse Care,  Horse Health,  Horse Ownership in Colorado

    The Eclipse and my Equine: Will They Be OK?

    August 15, 2017 / 1 Comment

    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 non-equine pets?

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    September 2, 2016

    Horse.com is having a HUGE Warehouse Sale!

    March 9, 2018

    Houndstooth, Black & White Tack Set

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  • EHV - Equine Herpes Virus
    Colorado Horse News,  Facility Management,  Horse Care,  Horse Health,  Horse Ownership in Colorado

    Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy – Positive Horse in Colorado

    May 9, 2017 / No Comments

    A 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 of this date no further horses have shown signs of the disease.

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    Getting the most out of your lessons

    January 26, 2017
    Thefts in Local Barns

    Thefts in Local Barns

    November 27, 2019

    Natali’s Bohemian Style!

    August 2, 2017
  • EIA Positive Horse in Colorado
    Colorado Horse News,  Facility Management,  Horse Care,  Horse Health,  Horse Ownership in Colorado

    EIA (Equine Infectious Anemia) – EIA Positive Horse in Colorado

    May 8, 2017 / No Comments

    FOR 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 horse tested positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). Based on a test at the  National Veterinary Services Laboratory, a 5-year old racing quarter horse in Fort Lupton, Colorado was diagnosed with Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). The mare was asymptomatic and was euthanized. The stable with a total of 18 horse is quarantined restricting movement of…

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    Get Ahead of Thursday's Weather and Colic

    Get Ahead of Thursday’s Weather and Colic

    December 18, 2017

    USEF Office Closed and All USEF Resources Unavailable August 30 to September 3

    August 19, 2019

    Trainer/Coach abuse of Young Riders

    May 29, 2018
  • Horse Drinking Water in Cold Weather
    Facility Management,  Horse Care,  Horse Health,  Horse Ownership in Colorado

    Keep your horse drinking & hydrated during these cold weather snaps

    January 24, 2017 / No Comments

    Most of the year it is pretty easy to keep your horse drinking to stay healthy & hydrated, just provide clean water. But getting a horse to drink the approximate 10 gallons of water they need per day, during cold weather, can be quite a challenge at times. Not only is clean water important in winter, now you have to factor in freezing water, and even the lack of interest in water sometimes due to the horse being cold.

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    Littleton Equine Purchases Colorado Horse Park

    Congratulations to Littleton Equine Medical Center (LEMC) on the Purchase of the Colorado Horse Park

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    Western Dressage

    What is Western Dressage?

    March 10, 2017
    ALL ABOUT FOALING WITH DR. PAT MCCUE OF CSU

    All About Foaling with Dr. Pat McCue of CSU

    February 8, 2019
  • Facility Management,  Horse Care,  Horse Health,  Horse Ownership in Colorado

    Landscaping Ideas to Help Keep Away Bugs

    September 20, 2016 / No Comments

    Being around a barn, we are all familiar with the annoying insects that come along with our 4 legged friends. Did you know there are landscaping tips you can follow to help keep away bugs naturally? Follow these steps to have a lovely looking facility and cut down on pesky insects. Your horse will thank you! (And so will everyone that visits your barn).

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    Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act

    The PAST Act has been reintroduced in the new Congress

    January 23, 2019
    US Equestrian Athlete Letting Program

    US Equestrian: Equestrian Athlete Lettering Program for Students

    December 17, 2017
    Total Saddle Fit Girth Review

    Product Review: Total Saddle Fit Girth

    July 30, 2016
  • An Ode to our Barn Hands
    Facility Management,  Horse Care,  Horse Ownership in Colorado

    An Ode to Our Barn Hands

    July 29, 2016 / No Comments

    Not enough attention gets paid to the person/people taking care of our horses! Whether you call them barn hands, barn manager, facility manager, barn owner, or something else. They are IMPORTANT PEOPLE! Rain, snow, miserable heat, sickness, health or any other occasion cannot deter them from their job. Without them, our horses go without water, food, clean stalls, blankets, groomed arenas and many of the other things that MANY take for granted.

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    July 25, 2017
    Strangles Outbreak in Colorado

    Are there any current disease outbreaks in Colorado? The short answer is YES.

    May 4, 2017
    Bananas and Horses

    Bananas and Your Horse

    April 20, 2017
  • Facility Management,  Horse Care,  Horse Health

    A Guide to Volunteering During Fires & 10 Rules to Live by in Evacuations with Horses

    July 11, 2016 / No Comments

    A Guide to Volunteering During Fires By: Carrie Terroux-Barrett Wildfire season is upon us. That was made brutally clear yesterday when much of Colorado erupted into a firestorm in just hours, several large, structure threatening fires and a few smaller ones included. Colorado is no stranger to wild fires, and few words strike fear into the hearts of Coloradoans more than fire. The best part about this state though, is it’s people. Every time there’s a disaster the great folks here go out of their way to volunteer to help in any way they can. Being in the horse community, it is very common for thousands of offers to help…

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    October 23, 2019
    Horse Riding Helmet Ratings and Stats

    Virginia Tech 2022 Equestrian Helmet Ratings

    December 7, 2022
  • Group Vet Appointment
    Facility Management,  Horse Care,  Horse Health,  Horse Ownership in Colorado

    Group Scheduling with a Vet

    March 18, 2016 / No Comments

    When you board at a facility, you can typically do group scheduling with a vet for spring/fall vaccines to save on the Farm Call fee. This can be a pretty significant savings VS if you had the vet out for just your horse. There are many things to keep in mind when scheduling visits like this though:

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    November 21, 2016
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    Biosecurity and Your Horse

    February 3, 2016 / No Comments

    We have teamed up with Dr. Bret Luedke from Heritage Equine to write a comprehensive article on biosecurity. Bio-Security for the horse owner: Boarding barns can be a great place to meet and ride with like-minded horse people across many disciplines but can also serve as a great place for diseases to spread. There are a number of precautions you can take to ensure the health of your horse and the horses around you.

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    August 14, 2020
    10 VALENTINES DAY GIFT IDEAS FOR HORSE LOVERS

    10 Valentines Day Gift Ideas for Horse Lovers

    February 1, 2019
    VSV Updates for Colorado

    VSV (Vesicular Stomatitis) Confirmed in Colorado

    September 24, 2019
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