What do Dolphins and Horses Have in Common?
Quite a bit when it comes to Dr. Jena Questen, DVM, CertAqV, affectionately called Dr. Q by all who know her. Originally from Bailey, Dr. Q purchased Aspen Park Vet Hospital in 2017. Dr. Q has a diverse background that connects horses as well as animals who live under the water. She is a Holistic […]
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 […]
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 […]
Evergreen Rodeo Weekend! Featuring the Evergreen Rodeo Drill Team, Rocky Mountain Renegades!
Let the fun begin! – Father’s Day Weekend and Evergreen Rodeo Weekend are synonymous in Evergreen Colorado. Having a rodeo in a small town is a historical and special privilege, not to mention a PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) Rodeo. Being a PRCA Rodeo holds the standards of animal treatment and care to the highest […]
Summer Schedule 2019
CAMPS FOR KIDS Double Header Performance Horses, Evergreen. dhphorses.com June 17-20 and July 8-11, Monday – Thursday, 9am-2pm, $400 C & C Equine (find on Facebook) 5930 Bluebell Lane, Evergreen. Crysten 720-891-5914. Drop-ins and lessons on non-camp weeks welcome. Complete horse emersion camps for ages 5+. June 24-27, July 8-11, July 22-25, August 5-8. CLINICS […]
Working Equitation in the Foothills
Hear the word “equitation” and many horse enthusiasts think of a class judged on the rider’s form and effectiveness. In reality, the definition of equitation is just the art and practice of horsemanship and horse riding. From there one could say, Working Equitation (WE) is the art and practice of horsemanship as it applies to […]
Intermountain Horse Association Poker Ride, Upcoming Meetings and The Westernaires!
As a horse person around our foothills community, I often get questions about where to meet other horse people and how to find people to ride with. As a member of the Intermountain Horse Association, I have found this group to be one of the most diverse groups of local men and women that are […]
EquiGrace – Mountain Area Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies
“The magic that happens between the horse and equestrian is just that, magic. Our job is simply to allow that to happen in a safe and nurturing environment.” Cindi Winner, EquiGrace, Inc. Founder. Horse people joke that their horse is their therapist, their therapist lives in a barn, or they pay their therapist in hay […]
Horse Calendar for 2017
Listed by Entity alphabetically Buffalo Bill Saddle Club – Trail Riding, horse camping and Gymkhana Trail riding and horse camping group. BBSCGolden.org for extensive calendar and club information. May 13 – Breakfast Ride, Bear Creek Lake Park June 10 – Gymkhana open to public and all ages – especially 4-H! Registration 8am, start 9am. Lunch […]