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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USEF Submits Comment on USDA’s Proposed Amendments to Horse Protection Regulations
Read more: USEF Submits Comment on USDA’s Proposed Amendments to Horse Protection RegulationsThe United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has submitted a comment in response to the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) proposed amendments to the regulations that implement the Horse Protection Act. In its comment, the USEF seeks to partner with the USDA in the eradication of soring in equestrian sport. The USEF commends the USDA…
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EQUIOXX® Now Available For Horses in Tablet Form
Read more: EQUIOXX® Now Available For Horses in Tablet FormEQUIOXX® (firocoxib) Tablets received FDA approval in July, and now this new 57mg chewable tablet formulation of the only equine coxib non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) is available for purchase with a prescription.
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What is a Digital Pulse? Where Do You Find It?
Read more: What is a Digital Pulse? Where Do You Find It?An equine digital pulse is a very useful tool for horse owners in determining if there is pain or inflammation in the hoof (or hooves) of your horse. The digital pulse is the bloodflow through the main artery going into the hooves. A digital pulse is typically hard to find/feel, this is due to the…
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Meet the Colorado Horsecare Foodbank & Come Support the Cause at a fun & amazing event!
Read more: Meet the Colorado Horsecare Foodbank & Come Support the Cause at a fun & amazing event!Colorado Horsecare Foodbank (www.HorseFoodBank.org) provides temporary grants of emergency hay, grain, and veterinary & hoof care, for Colorado horses when their owners are unable to keep their horses fed, or provide veterinary care and horse-shoeing, due to natural disasters, job loss, divorce, catastrophic medical expenses, and other difficult life circumstances. Colorado Horsecare Foodbank’s mission is to keep Colorado horses safe…
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Julie Goodnight and Barbra Schulte Partner Up for Women’s Riding and Wholeness Retreat at C Lazy U Ranch
Read more: Julie Goodnight and Barbra Schulte Partner Up for Women’s Riding and Wholeness Retreat at C Lazy U Ranch**This article is a sponsored post by Julie Goodnight*** SALIDA, Colorado, September 30, 2016—For the first time ever, horsemanship clinician Julie Goodnight and renowned cutting horse trainer Barbra Schulte team up to present their Women’s Riding and Wholeness Retreat at Granby, Colorado’s C Lazy U Ranch April 27 to May 1, 2017. This riding and self-empowerment workshop…
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Tails Getting Cut Off in Golden Area
Read more: Tails Getting Cut Off in Golden AreaWe have heard of the unfortunate news that tail cutters are at it again – specifically in the Golden, CO area. From what we have heard, the attacks are happening at random and during the night.
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Senior Horse Care – Keeping Them Healthy
Read more: Senior Horse Care – Keeping Them HealthyAn unfortunate part of horse ownership is that our horses age. And senior horses require a little extra care to ensure they are happy and comfortable in their upper years. As in humans, horses strength and overall body condition diminishes. This does not mean you can’t have a healthy senior horse though!
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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 to help keep away bugs naturally? Follow these steps to have a lovely looking facility and cut down on pesky insects. Your horse will thank…
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International Helmet Awareness Day
Read more: International Helmet Awareness DayDid you know that September 17 is International Helmet Awareness Day? Many of us wear a helmet in our everyday riding, but we don’t pay much attention to the helmet we are using. International Helmet Awareness Day is here to help with that!
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Abscesses in Horses and How to Treat Them
Read more: Abscesses in Horses and How to Treat ThemOne of the most common sudden onset lameness causes is an abscess. These occur for a variety of reasons, but they are due to bacteria invading the hoof and causing an infection. These infections typically cause pain, and in turn the horse does not want to weight bear on the affected hoof.
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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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