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  • Horse Riding Helmet Ratings and Stats
    Horse Ownership in Colorado,  Horse Tack,  Product Reviews,  Tack Collections

    Virginia Tech 2022 Equestrian Helmet Ratings

    December 7, 2022 / No Comments

    Virginia Tech has put together a great resource for equestrians everywhere! These ratings can help you understand how protected you are in your current helmet, and help you decide what helmet to buy in the future! With sponsorship from Jacqueline Mars, USHJA, USEF, USEA, we have rated a total of 40 equestrian helmets using the STAR evaluation system. Our impact tests evaluate a helmet’s ability to reduce linear and rotational acceleration of the head from a range of head impacts a rider might experience. Helmets with more stars provide a reduction in concussion risk for these impacts compared to helmets with fewer stars. Click here to see the full list of helmets…

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    KWPN-NA Keuring coming to Colorado!

    October 31, 2017
    Riding Lessons

    Getting the most out of your lessons

    January 26, 2017
    Mountain Lion Attack in Colorado

    Information on the Mountain Lion Attack at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space

    February 6, 2019
  • International Helmet Awareness Day 2019
    Horse Ownership in Colorado,  Horse Tack

    International Helmet Awareness Day 2019

    September 9, 2019 / No Comments

    In 2010, Riders4Helmets hosted the first national event designed to educate equestrians on the benefits of wearing a properly fitting, secured and certified helmet. The event brought over 300 U.S.-based retailers and eight helmet manufacturers together, to help educate their customers on topics such as correct helmet fit and why wearing a helmet is important.

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    HOTY USEF

    US Equestrian Announces 2018 Horses of Honor: Voting Now Open for National and International Horse of the Year

    December 19, 2018
    Navy Tack Collection

    Navy Tack Collection

    August 30, 2016

    Jeans is Always Trendy

    March 20, 2017
  • Facility Management,  Horse Ownership in Colorado,  Horse Tack

    How to Gridwall Your Trailer

    November 16, 2017 / No Comments

    I have been struggling with getting my trailer organized in a fashion where I could easily get to everything I needed to. I tried a plastic garage cabinet system, a husky rolling trunk, and FINALLY think I’ve figured out the best option! 

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    Cold Weather and Winter Tips for your Horse in Colorado

    Now that Cold Weather is upon us… Be Prepared!

    October 10, 2019

    Jeans is Always Trendy

    March 20, 2017
    Brand Inspection in Colorado

    Brand Inspection – The Ins and Outs

    March 26, 2009
  • Horse Ownership in Colorado,  Horse Tack,  Horse Training & Showing

    International Helmet Awareness Day

    September 15, 2016 / No Comments

    Did 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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    Tips and Tricks when Switching your Horse's Hay.

    Tips and Tricks when Switching your Horse’s Hay.

    October 24, 2018

    Senior Horse Care – Keeping Them Healthy

    September 22, 2016

    The Eclipse and my Equine: Will They Be OK?

    August 15, 2017
  • Horse Ownership in Colorado,  Horse Tack,  Horse Training & Showing

    Snaffle Bit vs. Curb Bit

    September 3, 2016 / No Comments

    One 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 are just going to cover the snaffle bit vs. curb bit. The snaffle bit works off of direct pressure, whereas the curb bit works off of leverage. The mouthpiece (inside the horse’s mouth) has no bearing on this. The only piece that decides if you are using a snaffle bit vs. curb bit is the cheekpiece…

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    Combined Driving

    What is Combined Driving?

    February 23, 2017

    Jeans is Always Trendy

    March 20, 2017
    Tips to beat the wind in Colorado for Horse and Equine Owners

    Tips to Beat the Wind in Colorado for Horse and Equine Owners

    December 2, 2022
  • Helmet Safety
    Horse Ownership in Colorado,  Horse Tack,  Horse Training & Showing

    Equestrian Safety Program with Helmet Fitting in Parker, CO

    May 26, 2016 / No Comments

    Did 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 about how injury can affect you and why wearing a helmet while riding is so important. After the class, the facilitator fits you for a helmet and you get to take it home with you. They only ask for a minimal donation to help keep their program running for other equestrians in the area.

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    Colorado Skijoring

    Colorado Skijoring Accidents end up in Tragedy

    March 11, 2016

    Senior Horse Care – Keeping Them Healthy

    September 22, 2016

    EIA Positive Horse in Colorado

    August 30, 2018
  • Tack Bargains - Tack of the Day
    Horse Ownership in Colorado,  Horse Tack

    Tack of the Day – Tack Bargains

    March 18, 2016 / No Comments

    Have you heard of Tack of the Day? If not, you should head over there and check them out. Every day at Noon Eastern Time, Tack of the Day offers 2 new equine items at a huge discount. Who doesn’t love tack bargains? The only catch is the items are non-returnable.

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    Natali’s Bohemian Style!

    August 2, 2017

    Stay Updated on Colorado Wildfire Evacuations

    April 17, 2018

    Jeans is Always Trendy

    March 20, 2017
  • Colorado Horse Forum Bling Hat
    Horse Ownership in Colorado,  Horse Tack

    Colorado Horse Forum Bling Hats

    February 29, 2016 / No Comments

    We 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 3″. If you want one of these hats, you need to get in on the pre-order! Please use the form below to let us know if you are interested in ordering one of these hats.

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    Equus "Story of the Horse" | Episode 1: Origins

    PBS Equus “Story of the Horse” | Episode 1: Origins

    January 17, 2019

    Horse.com is having a HUGE Warehouse Sale!

    March 9, 2018
    Senate Bill 23-038 Prohibit Equine Slaughter For Human ConsumptionSenate Bill 23-038

    Senate Bill 23-038 Prohibit Equine Slaughter For Human Consumption

    February 2, 2023

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