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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Mountain Lion Sighting in NW Elbert County Colorado
Read more: Mountain Lion Sighting in NW Elbert County ColoradoFrom our friends at the Elbert County Sheriff Office, we have learned of a mountain lion sighting in North West Elbert County. Although Mountain Lions won’t typically attack your horses, please be aware if you are in the area and take necessary precautions.
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Colorado Horse Forum Bling Hats
Read more: Colorado Horse Forum Bling HatsWe will be getting a batch of Colorado Horse Forum bling hats made. The hats will be black with clear rhinestones and will resemble closely this pictured version. The hats are one-size fits all but have an adjustable back strap to make it fit you better. They are a high quality hat. Design measures 3.4″ x…
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Care Credit: Get your Horse Vet Help on Payments
Read more: Care Credit: Get your Horse Vet Help on PaymentsDo you need to get your horse or other equine (or ANY pet) seen by the vet but don’t have the money right now? Get your horse vet help on payments: that’s where Care Credit steps in.
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Equine Insurance and more!
Read more: Equine Insurance and more!We have teamed up with Dennie Harms of Albracht Insurance to answer some questions on Equine Insurance and Other Insurance types that revolve around the horse industry. Equine insurance can be complicated if you are unfamiliar with it, and hopefully the information below will give you a better idea on what insurance you might be…
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Biosecurity and Your Horse
Read more: Biosecurity and Your HorseWe have teamed up with Dr. Bret Luedke from Heritage Equine to write a comprehensive article on biosecurity. Bio-Security for the horse owner: Boarding barns can be a great place to meet and ride with like-minded horse people across many disciplines but can also serve as a great place for diseases to spread. There are a number…
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Free horses are not FREE!
Read more: Free horses are not FREE!You found a free horse on Craigslist (or wherever), awesome! But; horses with good training and manners with the ability to perform well, have money invested in them and no one is just willing to throw away that money. In most cases there are REASONS why a horse is being given away free. It is…
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There are Rules to Riding in an Arena!
Read more: There are Rules to Riding in an Arena!Unless you are fortunate enough to have your own arena at home for private use; you most likely have to share arena space with other riders. And a riding arena (like any other sports arena) has rules to follow. But in horseback riding those arena rules are not always evident or clearly stated. This is…
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How to be a New Boarder in a New to You Barn! Or Just a Good Boarder in General!
Read more: How to be a New Boarder in a New to You Barn! Or Just a Good Boarder in General!Moving barns is never an easy decision. But once you have made the decision and are the new boarder; here’s a few easy ways to make friends and get you AND your horse settled into your new barn!
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VS (Vesicular Stomatitis) and Your Horse
Read more: VS (Vesicular Stomatitis) and Your HorseVesicular Stomatitis (VS or VSV) is a viral disease that primarily affects cattle, horses, and swine and occasionally sheep, goats, llamas, and alpacas. Humans can also become infected with the disease when handling affected animals, but this is a rare event. The main sign in animals is oral disease appearing as mucosal vesicles and ulcers…
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Brand Inspection – The Ins and Outs
Read more: Brand Inspection – The Ins and OutsA lot of people aren’t sure what they need, or don’t need for a brand inspection. I am going to cover what is needed for an in state inspection, and an out of state inspection (from a state that doesn’t do inspections). I talked to the brand board to make sure I got all info…
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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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