

Owning horses in Colorado comes with incredible opportunitiesโand unique challenges. Our Horse Ownership in Colorado category covers everything local equestrians need to know, from seasonal care and regional health concerns to trail access, weather tips, laws, resources, and community news. As our primary and most comprehensive category, itโs the best place to explore all things related to thriving as a horse owner in the Centennial State.

From the Fremont County Sheriffโs Office (FCSO): On October 25th, 2022, Deputies with the Fremont County Sheriffโs Office assisted by the Colorado Humane Society, the Denver Dumb Animals league, The Colorado Department of Agriculture, Code 3 Associates, and the state brand inspector executed a search warrantย in the seizure of 26 horses, 1 dog, 1 pot…

The study could one day help horses and even humans suffering from asthma utilizing biologic therapy. Asthma usually ends a horseโs athletic career, but stem cell therapy could be a promising treatment option in the future. Heaves is a disease that can leave a horse struggling to breathe. It can end athletic careers and even…

By: Katherine Unger Baillie | Kbaillie@Upenn.Edu Assisted reproduction has become an invaluable technique for horse owners hoping to pass on to another generation the characteristics of cherished and successful animals. But for decades, one of the most common methods used in assisted reproduction in humans and other animalsโstandard in vitro fertilization (IVF)โhas been stubbornly difficult to…

A message from Dr. Kelly Tisher at Littleton Equine Medical Center: “We are thrilled to announce our purchase of the CO Horse Park! This venue has been and will continue to be such an asset to our Colorado Equestrian Community. Over the next few years, our plan is to create a world class equine clinic…

Microchips are extremely important for keeping your horses safe. Many animals reunite with their ownerโs thanks to their chips. A microchip is a great way to guarantee the identity and facilitate fair competition. The American Horse Council and AHC Foundation are happy to support this through two different programs. First, thanks to the great support…

The American Horse Council (AHC), the voice of the horse industry in Washington, D.C, is announcing their Member Appreciation Giveaway. Thanks to a gracious donation from their partners, Equine Discounts, the American Horse Council will be giving away a John Deere S240 Riding Mower to one lucky winner. Any person or organization that is a…

Science of Managing Wildlife Applied to Increase Speciesโ Genetic Diversity SAN DIEGO (Sept. 26, 2022) โ Kurtโthe worldโs first successfully cloned Przewalskiโs horseโis thriving at his home at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and learning the language of being a wild horse from Holly, a young female of his own species. Kurt and Hollyโs pairing…

Multiple horses in multiple counties of Colorado have tested positive for the West Nile Virus. For more information about West Nile Virus go to: WNV factsheet. Get more information on this event and other outbreaks at EDCC here: https://equinediseasecc.org/alerts

CAรON CITY, Colo. โ Wild horses at the Wild Horse facility in Canon City have been infected with an unknown yet highly contagious and sometimes fatal disease. The BLM is working with local, state and federal officials to determine the exact cause of death of nearly 150 horses so far since the outbreak began April 23.…

If 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…

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.