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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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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Snaffle Bit vs. Curb Bit
Read more: Snaffle Bit vs. Curb BitOne of the most commonly (mis)used pieces of tack is the bit! Almost everyone uses one when riding, and they don’t know the effect the bit they are using, has on their horse, nor what it was designed for. There are a WIDE variety of bits with a wide variety of purposes, but today we…
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Current Rio Olympics Dressage Standings
Read more: Current Rio Olympics Dressage StandingsThe Rio Olympics Grand Prix Dressage has been going on the last 2 days. There were 60 horse and rider combinations. Of those 60 combinations, 59 completed their test. Below you will find the current rankings going into the Grand Prix Special.
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Live Stream the Olympics Online
Read more: Live Stream the Olympics OnlineYou can live stream the Olympics Online even if you don’t have cable! NBC is streaming the entire Olympics online (however, does require a Cable log-in to watch for more than short bursts live at a time). You can also watch completed events online through NBC (however, does require a Cable log-in to watch for…
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How to get back in the saddle after a fall?
Read more: How to get back in the saddle after a fall?How many times have we heard the phrase, “you’re not really a rider until you’ve fallen off 7 times”? When riding horses, it’s a situation we all face eventually. You are not a failure, your horse is not a failure, and you shouldn’t give it up if it’s something you truly love to do. And…
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Product Review: Total Saddle Fit Girth
Read more: Product Review: Total Saddle Fit GirthAfter receiving my half pad and girth from Total Saddle Fit, I wasn’t sure HOW beneficial it would really be for my horse and his saddle placement – it can be so hit or miss with products like this. So I gave it over a week of testing to make sure the results were consistent.…
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An Ode to Our Barn Hands
Read more: An Ode to Our Barn HandsNot enough attention gets paid to the person/people taking care of our horses! Whether you call them barn hands, barn manager, facility manager, barn owner, or something else. They are IMPORTANT PEOPLE! Rain, snow, miserable heat, sickness, health or any other occasion cannot deter them from their job. Without them, our horses go without water,…
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Product Review: Dublin River Boots
Read more: Product Review: Dublin River BootsAbout a year ago I was on the lookout for some good all-around barn boots. They had to be waterproof, be knee-high and be warm and comfy. After asking around; it seemed most people recommended the Dublin River Boots. Plus, for a barn boot they are pretty cute! So I decided to go at least try…
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Equestrian Safety Program with Helmet Fitting in Parker, CO
Read more: Equestrian Safety Program with Helmet Fitting in Parker, CODid you know that Parker Adventist Hospital offers an Equestrian Safety Program? Well, they do! This class is great for adults just getting into riding, kids that need to learn about safety while riding, or anyone that rides needing a brush up on safety while riding. During the class (which lasts under an hour) you learn…
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Get to know the Colorado Horse Rescue Network
Read more: Get to know the Colorado Horse Rescue NetworkWe have a wonderful resource here in Colorado for horses that need rescuing and owners that need help with their horses. The Colorado Horse Rescue Network is a 501(c)3 equine rescue that takes in rescue horses from a variety of situations. Whether you are out-horsed, in a financial bind, or in another situation where you…
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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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