Colorado Equine & Equestrian Event Calendar

Learn more: https://www.blm.gov/announcement/blm-colorado-offers-wild-horses-and-burros-adoption-castle-rock

The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro adoption April 11-12, 2025, at Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock, Colorado.

Approximately 35 horses and 10 burros 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 4 p.m. Friday, April 11 and from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April. 12. The competitive bid will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 12. BLM staff will be onsite to provide more information and assist with the adoption application process. Bidder registration and adoption application approvals MUST be completed no later than Saturday, April 12 at 10 a.m. Minimum bidding starts at $125 fee for adopted animals and for purchased animals (sales authority, three strikes, or 10 yrs old +)

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

Learn more: https://www.blm.gov/announcement/blm-colorado-offers-wild-horses-and-burros-adoption-greeley

The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro adoption May 9-10, 2025, at Island Grove Regional Park in Greeley, Colorado.

Approximately 35 horses and 10 burros 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 4 p.m. Friday, May 9 and from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 10. The competitive bid will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 10. Bidder registration and adoption application approvals MUST be completed no later than Saturday, May 10 at 10 a.m. Minimum bidding starts at $125 fee for adopted animals and $25 fee for purchased animals (sales authority, three strikes, or 10 yrs old +). 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

What is Equestrian Yoga?
Do you want to feel good in your body when you’re done riding? Do you want to gain flexibility so you can sit deeper and more safely in the saddle? Do you need to rebuild trust in your horse again?
Equestrian Yoga can help you overcome these challenges. It gives you tools to use when you’re at a horse show, riding out on the trail, or just being around your horse. The practice allows you to get out of your busy mind and become more in tune with your physical body, which is what connects with your horse. It allows you to discover what your strengths, weaknesses, and imbalances are, and how it affects your riding and overall performance with your horse. This powerful practice shows you how using your breath can help your horse to relax and become more focused on you.
Equestrian Yoga complements any riding discipline and is suitable for horses and riders of all ages and abilities.

Join us for Equestrian Yoga in Castle Rock at the Chapparo Ranch.
No previous yoga experience is required.

If you’d like to stay longer, bring a lunch for after the practice and enjoy a ride through the neighborhood on the dirt roads.

~ If this date or location doesn’t work for you, contact us at Danny@AshvaYoga.com and we can schedule an Equestrian Yoga clinic at your facility.

AshvaYoga.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

Come join us for our first schooling show of the season! Classes from pile of poles to 1.15 meters. We are also happy to accommodate anyone, just shoot us a message! with a low-key atmosphere and fun group this is a great way to get your green horse in a show atmosphere, get some extra practice, gain some confidence, or just come have some fun!

Tentative Class Schedule:
Pile of Poles Hunter O/F
Pile of Poles Eq O/F
Crossrails Hunter O/F
Crossrails EQ O/F
Hunter U/S
EQ on the Flat
2’0”-2’3” Hunter O/F
2 2’0”-2’3” Eq O/F
0.75 Jumper
0.75 Jumper
0.85 Jumper
0.85 Jumper
0.90 Jumper
0.90 Jumper
1 Jumper
1 Jumper
1.10 Jumper
1.15 Jumper
MINI PRIX ( Can be jumper at 0.9-1.15)

Piles
Flags
Barrels
Goats
Dummy roping with Atv
Breakaway
Team roping

Leadline
5 and under
6-8
9-13
14-18
19-49
50 and over

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

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

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