A Way Forward in the Horse World
One of the popular memes going around right now for horse people is that daily life does not look much different pre or post COVID-19. It is just the norm that some professional and amateur riders spend most of their days alone with their horses riding and training anyway. Some have had a breather in […]
Virtual Horse Time
Virtual Horse Time You can cut all the flowers, but you cannot keep Spring from coming. -Pablo Neruda Along with many, if not all sports, equestrian sports have been cancelled and come to an abrupt halt. Institutions that have been consistent and unwavering, put on hold or cancelled. This includes the FEI World Cup Finals, […]
Seeking to Save the Jeffco Fairgrounds
The threat of the closing of the Jeffco Fairgrounds came as quite a shock to the local community when it was announced mid-January that the County Commissioners had abruptly decided to close the entire facility in order to cut the budget. After what was described by opponents as “a sweeping override of existing County revenue […]
We ALL Need Horses – Part 2
Last month we explored the importance of keeping horses woven into the fabric of our daily lives, not just for horse enthusiasts, but for all people to be able to have access to the many therapeutic benefits of being around horses as well as to enjoy them in our landscape. Horses in our communities gives […]
We ALL Need Horses – Part 1
“Where in this wide world can man find nobility without pride, friendship without envy, or beauty without vanity? Here where grace is laced with muscle and strength by gentleness confined.” —Ronald Duncan Since the beginning of man, any culture that found and tamed horses rode to the front of civilization. They were faster, could move […]
Lizzie Fera and Gigi Conquer the US Dressage Finals in Kentucky
When asked what it was like to be at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington for the US Dressage Finals this November 7-10th, Lizzie explained, “It was definitely overwhelming, I had never been to a show that big. Although, when I got there, it felt magical – probably what it feels like to a kid […]
Fencing, Pasture & Hay Storage – Horsekeeping Mountain Style
One dream that brings many residents to larger properties in the Foothills is having their horses at home. The ease of enjoying more time with them by just walking out the door. If you keep your horses at home in our mountain area, you know that our location does not fit into the average book […]
Poker Ride October 26th 2019!
It is time for one the areas most popular horse events of the year, the Intermountain Horse Association (IHA) Poker Ride. This year, IHA is teaming up with the Buffalo Bill Saddle Club (BBSC) and proceeds will benefit Harmony Equine Center in Franktown, Colorado. Harmony Equine Center is located on a beautiful, pastoral property along […]
World Champion on a Whim!
Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity – Seneca Not exactly a whim, as Kathy Laskye has been learning and preparing for this moment for the last eight years. Kathy was born a “horse girl” and grew up on a dairy farm in northwest Illinois. She started with a Shetland pony, then spent her […]
The Story of Oliver
From the moment Oliver was placed in his spot at the southeast corner of Evergreen Parkway and Stagecoach Blvd, he became a popular community icon. Carefully woven from wire and painted to withstand the elements, Oliver was created by Jeff Best of Devil’s Rope Studio in Clare, Michigan (www.devilsropestudio.com). In 2016, Jeff Best received a […]