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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Group Scheduling with a Vet
Read more: Group Scheduling with a VetWhen 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 […]
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Biosecurity and Your Horse
Read more: Biosecurity and Your HorseWe 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 […]
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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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