Delve into our blog articles to uncover essential horsecare tips specifically tailored to the dynamic environment of Colorado. From managing equine health in varying altitudes to addressing the challenges posed by seasonal changes, our content provides comprehensive guidance for horse owners looking to ensure the well-being and vitality of their beloved companions in the unique landscapes of Colorado.
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Bees and Horses, How to Coexist
Read more: Bees and Horses, How to CoexistIf you are struggling with bees bothering your horses this spring like I am, I feel your frustration! Nothing has bloomed yet, we are having loads of warm days in between the snowstorms, and the bees are HUNGRY AND CONFUSED! My issues with the bees started extra early this year, in late February. Not to…
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Inexpensive Nanny Cams for your Horses!
Read more: Inexpensive Nanny Cams for your Horses!I’ve been looking for a way to monitor my horses in their paddocks for a while. The issue I ran into is there isn’t electricity for the cameras, and the WiFi signal isn’t great outside (we don’t have a booster or anything outside). We have a Blink system on our house so I really hoped…
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Cold Weather & Winter Hacks for Horses
Read more: Cold Weather & Winter Hacks for HorsesWe asked our online community to share their favorite cold weather and winter hacks to make life with horses easier, here’s what they said:
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A Primer on CBD for Horses from Trove CBD
Read more: A Primer on CBD for Horses from Trove CBDTrove CBD has partnered with us to help inform horse owners about CBD use and specifically how it can benefit our horse and equine partners! Navigating the CBD Equine Obstacle Course Ever since the 2018 Farm Bill removed industrial hemp from the Controlled Substances Act, the availability and popularity of cannabidiol (CBD) products for people and…
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Why is my Horse’s Urine Red or Orange?
Read more: Why is my Horse’s Urine Red or Orange?As winter blankets the landscape in a pristine layer of snow, horse owners may encounter a peculiar sight – orange or red stains in the snow where their horses have urinated. This phenomenon, while seemingly unusual, has a scientific explanation rooted in the horse’s diet and metabolism. Typically there is no need to panic (but…
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Current Air Quality
Read more: Current Air QualityAs the fires continue in our state, it is important to note the air quality and air quality advisories if we plan to work our horses. If the air quality is too bad and there are too many particulates you can cause difficulty breathing, coughing, and even infection if horses are worked too hard and…
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Helping Horses when there is Wild Fire Air Pollution
Read more: Helping Horses when there is Wild Fire Air PollutionThis year seems exceptionally bad for our wildfires, and in turn the air is smokey and causing a variety of health concerns including difficulty breathing, sore throats, burning eyes, runny nose, and more in humans AND animals. How can we help our horses when air conditions are like this?
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What does the Stay-at-Home Order Mean for Me and my Horse?
Read more: What does the Stay-at-Home Order Mean for Me and my Horse?With this tragic COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic that has hit the world, many states are issuing Stay-at-Home orders (including Colorado). While every municipality/county/state is going to be different, we will highlight some of the important facts for you especially revolving around us here in Colorado.
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Now that Cold Weather is upon us… Be Prepared!
Read more: Now that Cold Weather is upon us… Be Prepared!The cold has arrived here in Colorado. And if you are like the rest of us, you were scrambling yesterday to make sure your horse (and barn) were ready for the weather change. Here are just a few tips to try to make the temperature (and weather) transition easier on all of us:
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Homemade Fly Spray
Read more: Homemade Fly SprayAre you looking for a good DIY flyspray that you can make at home? One that actually works? Look no further. This is made with mostly natural ingredients and is much less harsh on your skin/lungs/everything else it gets on.
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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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