Colorado Equine & Equestrian Event Calendar

We’re excited to invite you to a Groundwork Clinic with Greenville University Equestrian Director, Elizabeth Bays, on Sunday, June 15th at Kit Carson Riding Club!

Join us for a special groundwork clinic focusing on skills to develop trust, communication and obedience with your horse.
Through a blend of structured groundwork and natural horsemanship techniques, participants will build a strong foundation for effectively controlling their horse on the ground while enhancing the horse’s ability to respond willingly and calmly to cues and various situations. 

Elizabeth brings over 35 years of experience as a trainer, instructor, and clinician. Now serving as Greenville University’s Equestrian Director, Elizabeth draws from her extensive background to lead and mentor students in the Equestrian Program. Her focus on horsemanship, confidence-building and communication helps students grow not only as riders but as thoughtful and skilled horsemen and horsewomen.

The clinic is open to riders ages 13 and up, with one-on-one coaching in a small group setting. Auditors are welcome at no charge!

For any questions or additional information, please contact Courtney Higgins at courtney.higgins@greenville.edu or (618) 703-1788

Learn more: https://www.blm.gov/announcement/blm-colorado-offers-wild-horses-adoption-grand-junction

The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse adoption June 26-28, 2025, at Mesa County Fairgrounds in Grand Junction, Colorado during the Colorado Mustang West 2025 event.

Approximately 72 wild horses will be available for adoption to individuals who are eligible and can provide good homes.

“The BLM has placed nearly 300,000 wild horses and burros into private care since 1971,” said Alan Bittner, BLM Colorado Deputy State Director for Resources. “This is an opportunity to provide a good home to one of America’s Living Legends.”

Viewing opportunities will be available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 26 and Friday, June 27. The competitive bid for gentled horses will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 28. The competitive bid for un-gentled horses will take place at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 28. The silent auction for un-gentled horses will take place at 1:45 pm. Saturday, June 28. Load out of adopted horses will take place at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 29. Fees starts at $125 for adopted animals. BLM staff will be onsite to provide more information and assist with the adoption application process.

To qualify to adopt a wild horse:

Applicants must be at least 18 years old with no record of animal abuse.

Homes must have a minimum of 400 square feet of corral space per animal, with access to food, water, and shelter.

Corral fence must meet height requirements:

Adult horses – 6 feet

Yearlings – 5 feet

Trailers must be stock type, covered, with swing gates and sturdy walls/floors.

To learn more about BLM’s Wild Horse and Burro program, visit https://www.blm.gov/whb

We are pleased to announce our mini trial dates for this year. We will be running two separate series and a total of six unrecognized one day horse trials.

Spring Series – All H/T run A test for dressage
May 10th
May 24th
June 28th

Summer Series – All H/T run B test for dressage
July 19th
August 23rd
September 6th

Our dates are strategically placed around the recognized calendar so that you can get a great schooling opportunity prior to your recognized trips! Do one phase, two, or all three.

We will have new improvements such as:
-prizes 1st through 3rd in H/T divisions
-high point and reserve high point champion ribbons for series winners if you go to all three shows in the series (more to come)
-overnight trailer parking and horse stabling available for six horses, first come first served basis.

We can’t wait to see you!

Sunriseequinefoco.com

2-day 4-H prep show that is also open to the public! Western and English Day 1 and Gymkhana Day 2. Shows start at 8:30 am
High Point and Reserve prizes for each age group, ribbons to 10th place and a beautiful buckle for each overall winner of the 2 days in each age group!

We are pleased to announce our mini trial dates for this year. We will be running two separate series and a total of six unrecognized one day horse trials.

Spring Series – All H/T run A test for dressage
May 10th
May 24th
June 28th

Summer Series – All H/T run B test for dressage
July 19th
August 23rd
September 6th

Our dates are strategically placed around the recognized calendar so that you can get a great schooling opportunity prior to your recognized trips! Do one phase, two, or all three.

We will have new improvements such as:
-prizes 1st through 3rd in H/T divisions
-high point and reserve high point champion ribbons for series winners if you go to all three shows in the series (more to come)
-overnight trailer parking and horse stabling available for six horses, first come first served basis.

We can’t wait to see you!

Sunriseequinefoco.com

Poles
Barrels
Goats
Dummy roping with atv
Breakaway
Team roping

Leadline
5 and under
6-8
9-13
14-8
19-49
50 and over

May 18th
June 1st
July 20th
August 24th
September 14th
October 5th

We are pleased to announce our mini trial dates for this year. We will be running two separate series and a total of six unrecognized one day horse trials.

Spring Series – All H/T run A test for dressage
May 10th
May 24th
June 28th

Summer Series – All H/T run B test for dressage
July 19th
August 23rd
September 6th

Our dates are strategically placed around the recognized calendar so that you can get a great schooling opportunity prior to your recognized trips! Do one phase, two, or all three.

We will have new improvements such as:
-prizes 1st through 3rd in H/T divisions
-high point and reserve high point champion ribbons for series winners if you go to all three shows in the series (more to come)
-overnight trailer parking and horse stabling available for six horses, first come first served basis.

We can’t wait to see you!

Sunriseequinefoco.com

Poles
Barrels
Goats
Dummy roping with atv
Breakaway
Team roping

Leadline
5 and under
6-8
9-13
14-8
19-49
50 and over

May 18th
June 1st
July 20th
August 24th
September 14th
October 5th

We are pleased to announce our mini trial dates for this year. We will be running two separate series and a total of six unrecognized one day horse trials.

Spring Series – All H/T run A test for dressage
May 10th
May 24th
June 28th

Summer Series – All H/T run B test for dressage
July 19th
August 23rd
September 6th

Our dates are strategically placed around the recognized calendar so that you can get a great schooling opportunity prior to your recognized trips! Do one phase, two, or all three.

We will have new improvements such as:
-prizes 1st through 3rd in H/T divisions
-high point and reserve high point champion ribbons for series winners if you go to all three shows in the series (more to come)
-overnight trailer parking and horse stabling available for six horses, first come first served basis.

We can’t wait to see you!

Sunriseequinefoco.com

High Country Working Equitation will have lots of fun activities in 2025. Working Equitation is a fun inclusive sport that welcomes all disciplines! Riders will be asked to perform a dressage test and then navigate an obstacle course. Novice and above will do a spreed round.

March 9 – Kick-off Party at Willow Creek Ranch. Silent Auction Items!! – Fort Collins, CO

April 19: Schooling Show at Willow Creek Ranch. Judge Leslie Martien – Fort Collins, CO

May 24: Ride-A-Test at Circle Star Arena with Kitty – Platteville, CO

June 7-8: Licensed Show at Circle Star Arena. Judge Cari Schwartz – Platteville, CO

July 12: Ride-A-Test, Dressage at Spring Gulch (CCE) – Highlands Ranch, CO

July 26: Schooling Show at Willow Creek Ranch. Judge Amanda Moore – Fort Collins, CO

Aug 23: Schooling Show at Spring Gulch. Judge Virginia Giles – Highlands Ranch, CO

Sept 13-14: Licensed Show at Boulder Valley Fairgrounds. Judge. Doreen Atkinson TD. Chris Stanko – Longmont, CO

Oct 18-19. Fun Day at Circle Star Arena – Platteville, CO