Owning horses in Colorado comes with incredible opportunities—and 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, it’s the best place to explore all things related to thriving as a horse owner in the Centennial State.
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Colorado Equine Health Alert : Equine Influenza
Read more: Colorado Equine Health Alert : Equine InfluenzaA horse at a private facility in Jefferson County started displaying signs of Equine Influenza on 2/20/2022 and was confirmed to be affected by the disease by an attending veterinarian. At this time only 1 horse is affected although 6 at the facility have been exposed. The horse was purchased at a sale and developed…
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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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Wildfire Resources – Evacuation and More
Read more: Wildfire Resources – Evacuation and MoreIt is no secret our state is on fire and many people and animals have been displaced, and are continuing to be displaced. Here is a list of helpful resources within the state for helping receive or provide evacuations for horses/livestock and more. We will add to the list as we find more resources (feel…
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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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Grass Seeding for Small Acreage Property
Read more: Grass Seeding for Small Acreage PropertyIf you are anything like the majority of property owners in Colorado, you face the constant battle of keeping your grass healthy and the weeds at bay. Luckily we have some great resources available to us to help keep our property maintained and healthy.
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An Inexpensive Way to Film Your Rides when you are by yourself
Read more: An Inexpensive Way to Film Your Rides when you are by yourselfHave you been looking for a way to film your rides, when you don’t have a friend/trainer/partner/etc. around? It looks like Pivo has recently stepped up their game for us equestrians.
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About Una
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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