Discover valuable insights and practical tips for managing horse facilities in the unique environment of Colorado through our blog articles. From optimizing barn layouts to addressing climate-specific considerations, our content provides comprehensive guidance for horse facility managers seeking to enhance the well-being of their equine residents in the picturesque landscapes of Colorado.
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Horse Hauling; What the new regulations & laws mean for you
Read more: Horse Hauling; What the new regulations & laws mean for youWith all the recent changes to regulations regarding horse trailering, it’s no wonder many of us are left dazed & confused. Get the details here on what you need to do to stay legal while hauling your horse, or anyone else’s horse! ELD’s or Electronic Logging Devices The electronic logging device (ELD) rule – congressionally…
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Equestrian Myths: Goosenecks and 5th Wheels are NOT the same thing!
Read more: Equestrian Myths: Goosenecks and 5th Wheels are NOT the same thing!Many people use these terms interchangeably! However, a gooseneck and a 5th wheel are not the same thing. While both types of trailers attach to the truck in the truck bed, the way these two attach is significantly different, and they are not interchangeable.
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How to Gridwall Your Trailer
Read more: How to Gridwall Your TrailerI have been struggling with getting my trailer organized in a fashion where I could easily get to everything I needed to. I tried a plastic garage cabinet system, a husky rolling trunk, and FINALLY think I’ve figured out the best option!
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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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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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Keep your horse drinking & hydrated during these cold weather snaps
Read more: Keep your horse drinking & hydrated during these cold weather snapsMost 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…
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Landscaping Ideas to Help Keep Away Bugs
Read more: Landscaping Ideas to Help Keep Away BugsBeing 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…
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An Ode to Our Barn Hands
Read more: An Ode to Our Barn HandsNot 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,…
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A Guide to Volunteering During Fires & 10 Rules to Live by in Evacuations with Horses
Read more: A Guide to Volunteering During Fires & 10 Rules to Live by in Evacuations with HorsesA 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…
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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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