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Animal Cruelty in Weld County
You may have seen the image and story circulating social media and the news about a Weld County horse that was severely underweight, with very overgrown feet, unable to stand or eat. That horse has been euthanized and the horse owner was cited with…
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….
USEF Offers Health and Other Insurance Options
Did you know that as a member of USEF, you have the ability to purchase health and other insurance at a discounted rate? US Equestrian knows that finding quality, affordable health coverage for individuals and your small businesses is important and challenging. That’s why…
Finding the Right Shelter for your Horses
I recently moved onto some acreage and needed to get it ready for the horses to move home. One of the things needed was outdoor sheds for in the paddocks. There are a LOT of shed and shelter manufacturers out there, but finding a…
The Colorado Horse Park **UPDATES**
Press Release from Colorado Horse Park: https://chp.coth.com/article/colorado-horse-park-updates Parker, CO. – December 18, 2019 – Colorado Horse Park (CHP) will continue to operate as a horse park in 2020 despite recent rumors to the contrary. The Colorado Equestrian Partners are enthusiastic about the 2020 schedule…
Black Friday for Equestrians – 2019
We’ve found a few great deals on horse/equestrian items across the internet for Black Friday through Cyber Monday! Happy Shopping! If you know of others, message us and we will add the link to this list. Murdochs: https://www.murdochs.com/sales/black-friday/ Dover Saddlery: https://www.doversaddlery.com/black-friday-special-offers/c/bfoffers/ Centerline Style: https://www.centerlinestyle.com/…
Thefts in Local Barns
We have been informed by a local Deputy that there has been a slew of thefts in barns spanning across multiple counties here in Colorado. There are 2-3 males entering equestrian centers, both private and public, and getting into vehicles. They steal purses, cell…
Local News: Horse Dragged by Truck
You may have seen the video floating around social media of the couple that tied their horse to their pickup truck and literally dragged it down the road while it fought and struggled. We are happy to report that the Grand County Sherriff is…
A Brief History of the Pommel Horse
You may know the pommel horse as a gymnastic device used by men in the Olympics. But it has a much longer history than that. It started out as a practice device for the real-life horse, back in 315 B.C. The history of the…
Now that Cold Weather is upon us… Be Prepared!
The cold and snow have 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…
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