Colorado Horse Forum

A Colorado Equine community, blog, news source, events calendar, and classifieds.

  • About Us
    • About CHF
    • Meet the Team
    • Site Sponsors
    • Advertise with Us
    • Important Resources
    • Signup for Our Newsletter
    • Privacy Policy & Disclaimer
    • Terms and Conditions
  • Blog
    • All Articles
    • Colorado Horse News
    • Adjusting your Equine to Colorado
    • Important Resources for Colorado Horse Owners
    • Horse Care
    • Horse Health
    • Horse Training & Showing
    • Facility Management
    • Horse Tack
    • Equestrian Grammar
    • Product Reviews
    • Travel
    • Facebook Group Articles
  • Community
    • FB Community
    • FB BST (buy/Sell/Trade) Group
    • FB Horse Showcase Group
    • Community Rules
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • Add Your Event
  • Classifieds
    • Horses & Other Equines
    • Everything Except Equines
  • Directories
    • Boarding Facility Directory
    • Horse Trainer Directory
    • Farrier Directory
    • Veterinarian Directory
    • Saddle Fitter Directory
    • Horse Photographer/Artist Directory
    • Farm Sitter Director
    • Wellness Provider Directory
    • Hay Supplier Directory
    • Equestrian Product Directory
    • Real Estate Agent Directory
    • Barn Builder Directory
    • Arena Contractor Directory
    • Fence Contractor Directory
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Us
    • Signup for Our Newsletter
    • Submit An Article or News Tip
  • About Us
    • About CHF
    • Meet the Team
    • Site Sponsors
    • Advertise with Us
    • Important Resources
    • Signup for Our Newsletter
    • Privacy Policy & Disclaimer
    • Terms and Conditions
  • Blog
    • All Articles
    • Colorado Horse News
    • Adjusting your Equine to Colorado
    • Important Resources for Colorado Horse Owners
    • Horse Care
    • Horse Health
    • Horse Training & Showing
    • Facility Management
    • Horse Tack
    • Equestrian Grammar
    • Product Reviews
    • Travel
    • Facebook Group Articles
  • Community
    • FB Community
    • FB BST (buy/Sell/Trade) Group
    • FB Horse Showcase Group
    • Community Rules
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • Add Your Event
  • Classifieds
    • Horses & Other Equines
    • Everything Except Equines
  • Directories
    • Boarding Facility Directory
    • Horse Trainer Directory
    • Farrier Directory
    • Veterinarian Directory
    • Saddle Fitter Directory
    • Horse Photographer/Artist Directory
    • Farm Sitter Director
    • Wellness Provider Directory
    • Hay Supplier Directory
    • Equestrian Product Directory
    • Real Estate Agent Directory
    • Barn Builder Directory
    • Arena Contractor Directory
    • Fence Contractor Directory
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Us
    • Signup for Our Newsletter
    • Submit An Article or News Tip
  • English Pleasure
    Horse Ownership in Colorado,  Horse Training & Showing

    What is English Pleasure?

    November 11, 2017 / No Comments

    English pleasure can trace its roots to the bygone era when horses represented the primary mode of transportation to and from town. Society members prided themselves with showing off their elegant and finely-trained saddle mounts as they rode through the parks and into town, dressed in their finest hacking attire. These horses exemplified smooth-gaited movement, impeccable manners and superior tractability, making them a true pleasure to ride.

    Read More
    Una

    You May Also Like

    10 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING A HORSE PROPERTY IN COLORADO

    10 Things to Consider When Buying a Horse Property

    January 30, 2019

    Equestrian Myths: Goosenecks and 5th Wheels are NOT the same thing!

    December 6, 2017

    EQUIOXX® Now Available For Horses in Tablet Form

    October 17, 2016
  • USHJA Jumping
    Horse Ownership in Colorado,  Horse Training & Showing

    What is Jumping?

    October 4, 2017 / No Comments

    Jumping enjoys its place, both nationally and internationally, as one of the most popular and perhaps most recognizable equestrian events, aside from Thoroughbred horse racing.  At its highest competitive level, Jumping is recognized as one of the three Olympic equestrian disciplines alongside both Dressage and Eventing.  Essentially, what pole vaulting, high jump and hurdles are to track and field, Jumping is to equestrian sport.

    Read More
    Una

    You May Also Like

    What does the Stay-at-Home Order Mean for Me and my Horse?

    March 25, 2020
    Mountain Lion in Colorado

    Mountain Lion Sighting in NW Elbert County Colorado

    March 7, 2016

    Horse Shopping & Buying Tips

    December 23, 2016
  • USEA Eventing Logo
    Horse Ownership in Colorado,  Horse Training & Showing

    What is Eventing?

    June 28, 2017 / No Comments

    Eventing is the equestrian equivalent to a human triathalon, consisting of dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. This event is usually contested over three days, hence the other popular term for the discipline, three-day event. By performing each of these classes, horses that compete in eventing show their balance, stamina, and precision.

    Read More
    Una

    You May Also Like

    Navy Tack Collection

    Navy Tack Collection

    August 30, 2016
    Donkey

    Ten surprising things you didn’t know about donkeys!

    April 13, 2017

    Natali’s Bohemian Style!

    August 2, 2017
  • America Vaulting Association
    Horse Ownership in Colorado,  Horse Training & Showing

    What is Vaulting?

    May 23, 2017 / No Comments

    Vaulting enjoys an ancient heritage and can probably be described as one of the oldest known forms of equestrian sport. Often described as gymnastics performed on horseback, vaulting’s origins can be traced back to Roman games which included acrobatic displays performed on cantering horses. Tracing history through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, many references to vaulting are made, and it was during this time that the practice of “La Voltige” (drill riding and agility exercises performed on horseback by knights and noblemen) gave the sport its present name. Modern vaulting was developed in postwar Germany as a means to introduce children to equestrian sport, and it remains a popular…

    Read More
    Una

    You May Also Like

    Combined Driving

    What is Combined Driving?

    February 23, 2017
    Bananas and Horses

    Bananas and Your Horse

    April 20, 2017

    Start Day Positive

    July 25, 2017
  • Horse Ownership in Colorado,  Horse Training & Showing

    What is Endurance Riding?

    May 7, 2017 / No Comments

    Endurance is a long distance sport covering variations in altitude, terrain, and weather that tests the fitness and stamina of the horse as well as the athlete’s discipline and horsemanship skills. Periodic checkpoints occur throughout the competition to ensure the health and fitness of the horse and athlete. Given their ability to meet and master physical challenges, it’s no surprise that Arabians and their close kin dominate in this discipline.

    Read More
    Una

    You May Also Like

    VSV Updates for Colorado

    VSV (Vesicular Stomatitis) Confirmed in Colorado

    September 24, 2019
    CSU Extension - Resource for Colorado Horse Owners

    CSU Extention – Tool for Colorado Horse Owners

    January 21, 2019
    March Snowstorm in Colorado

    Are You Ready for Tomorrow’s Snow Storm?

    March 12, 2019
  • United States Dressage Federation
    Horse Ownership in Colorado,  Horse Training & Showing

    What is Dressage?

    April 15, 2017 / No Comments

    In today’s world, competitive dressage is recognized as one of the three equestrian Olympic disciplines, and as well, is a method for showcasing all levels of training in a competitive format. Currently, there are nine progressive levels of competition, open to any breed of horse and available for all levels of riders, in which the horse and rider perform compulsory exercises. Special classes such as musical freestyle offer creativity and individual expression for the exhibitors and have become spectator favorites.

    Read More
    Una

    You May Also Like

    Horse.com is having a HUGE Warehouse Sale!

    March 9, 2018

    Local Highlight: Sarah V. Barnes

    December 29, 2022
    Horse Being Drug in Grand County

    Local News: Horse Dragged by Truck

    November 25, 2019
  • Western Dressage
    Horse Ownership in Colorado,  Horse Training & Showing

    What is Western Dressage?

    March 10, 2017 / No Comments

    Western Dressage integrates the historically validated principles of dressage with the best of western stock horse tradition. It is a systematic and progressive system of training for the western horse and rider in traditional stock tack with the purpose of enjoying a safe, pleasurable, versatile, and useful working horse. The hallmarks of the Western Dressage Horse are usefulness, rideability, willingness, safety, pure gaits, lightness, calmness, and steadiness. A Western Dressage Rider should be attentive and tactful. They should use clear, effective, subtle aids coupled with a confident seat and light, responsive hands in communication with their horse.

    Read More
    Una

    You May Also Like

    Wireless Farm Camera System

    Inexpensive Nanny Cams for your Horses!

    January 3, 2022
    Colorado Skijoring

    Colorado Skijoring Accidents end up in Tragedy

    March 11, 2016
    Horse Being Drug in Grand County

    Local News: Horse Dragged by Truck

    November 25, 2019
  • Combined Driving
    Horse Ownership in Colorado,  Horse Training & Showing

    What is Combined Driving?

    February 23, 2017 / No Comments

    Combined driving is designed to test a horse’s or a team’s speed, stamina, obedience, and athleticism, in three distinct and demanding phases usually held over the course of three days, and is actually modeled after the mounted equestrian discipline of three-day eventing.

    Read More
    Una

    You May Also Like

    Equestrian Grammar - Accept vs Except

    Equestrian Grammar Lesson: Accept VS Except

    April 11, 2016

    USEF Office Closed and All USEF Resources Unavailable August 30 to September 3

    August 19, 2019
    America Vaulting Association

    What is Vaulting?

    May 23, 2017
  • USA Reining
    Horse Ownership in Colorado,  Horse Training & Showing

    What is Reining?

    February 10, 2017 / No Comments

    The modern reining horse’s roots date back to the bygone era of the Old West where horses were a vital part of every working livestock ranch. Horses needed to be sturdy, quick, responsive, and agile to be able to herd and move cattle and other livestock across the range. A reining competition essentially shows off the skills and athletic abilities necessary in the working ranch horse, but does so within the confines of a show pen and the movements you see in competition today have become extremely precise and highly refined.

    Read More
    Una

    You May Also Like

    Western Dressage

    What is Western Dressage?

    March 10, 2017
    HOLIDAY TREE PERMITS AVAILABLE IN COLORADO NOW FOR BLM LANDS

    Holiday Tree Permits Available for BLM Land

    December 6, 2022
    Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act

    The PAST Act has been reintroduced in the new Congress

    January 23, 2019
  • Horse Ownership in Colorado,  Horse Training & Showing

    What is Para-Equestrian?

    January 28, 2017 / No Comments

    The primary focus of para-equestrian sport is to provide educational and competitive opportunities for athletes with physical disabilities. Many disabled athletes compete, and even excel, in sports designed for the able-bodied, but para-equestrian in particular opens a world of competition to riders and drivers with even severe disabilities that might preclude them from other forms of sport, and does so while providing a structured, focused, and highly competitive environment.

    Read More
    Una

    You May Also Like

    Cold Weather & Winter Hacks for Horses

    March 22, 2021
    Bees and Horses - How to CoExist

    Bees and Horses, How to Coexist

    March 22, 2022

    2019 Adequan West Coast Dressage Festival Coverage

    January 25, 2019
12

Upcoming Events

  • There are no upcoming events.
Add Your Event to Our Calendar

About Our Team

ABOUT UNA

When I moved to Colorado in 2007, I started the Colorado Horse Forum as an online community dedicated to equines in Colorado. It has blossomed into so much more!

MEET OUR TEAM

Newsletter Sign-Up

Categories

  • Colorado Horse Events (1)
  • Colorado Horse News (54)
  • Equestrian Grammar (3)
  • Facebook Group Articles (2)
  • Facility Management (29)
  • Giveaways (1)
  • Horse Breeding (1)
  • Horse Care (53)
  • Horse Feed & Nutrition (3)
  • Horse Health (55)
  • Horse Ownership in Colorado (160)
  • Horse Tack (8)
  • Horse Training & Showing (31)
  • Local Highlight (1)
  • Product Reviews (8)
  • Tack Collections (12)
  • Travel (5)

Categories

  • Colorado Horse Events (1)
  • Colorado Horse News (54)
  • Equestrian Grammar (3)
  • Facebook Group Articles (2)
  • Facility Management (29)
  • Giveaways (1)
  • Horse Breeding (1)
  • Horse Care (53)
  • Horse Feed & Nutrition (3)
  • Horse Health (55)
  • Horse Ownership in Colorado (160)
  • Horse Tack (8)
  • Horse Training & Showing (31)
  • Local Highlight (1)
  • Product Reviews (8)
  • Tack Collections (12)
  • Travel (5)

Advertise Here

We offer a few limited advertising partnerships. Learn more here.

Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions

Website built by Una Schade Photography & Design - 2023 © All Rights Reserved
Newsletter Signup

Stay up to date, and sign up for our newsletter. We send out one newsletter per month, and occasional important *breaking news* items that are important for horse & equine owners to know in Colorado.

Signup for our Newsletter

 

Loading Comments...
 

You must be logged in to post a comment.