4-H, Still Helping Grow Well-Rounded Kids
In our mountain community, sports are often the go to for extracurricular activities for school age kids. Although, 4-H continues to offer another option to learn leadership, citizenship, and life skills. 6.5 million kids currently participate in 4-H groups across the country. 4-H members participate in youth focused, hands-on learning activities focused on healthy living, […]
Grateful for Horses
Everyday, there is so much to be thankful for in so many ways. As horse folk, we know it is a privilege to share the space we do with them and it is not easy to find the places, the time and the money to do that, but it is beyond worth and words to […]
Helping Horses, Sport, and People
Looking for some horse time? How about a way to make horses more affordable? Do you enjoy watching or competing in an equestrian discipline? Your time is valuable and needed more than you know! As a horse person, I often hear from people who grew up around horses and really miss that time. Or someone […]
Impact of the Equine Industry on the US and World Economy
Every few years, different organizations study the numbers of horses and the impact that the horse industry has on the economy locally, nationally, and worldwide. Having this information demonstrates the value of the equine industry in the national state and world economies by looking at the direct and indirect, economic impacts of horse ownership, recreation, […]
Colorado Well Water for Horses
Don’t drink the water! Many horse owners in the Foothills communities, along the Front Range, and even throughout the State of Colorado give no thought about the legality of the source of water for their horses. Whether it be a “frost free” spigot, a garden hose running from the house, or plumbed automatic waterers, people […]
What’s in a Name?
Horse names are a fascinating topic to dive into and there is a lot of fun to be had this time of year as you might be brainstorming a name for that impending foal. There is the registered name, the barn name or nickname, and sometimes if the owner didn’t prefer the registered name, there […]
DiscoverTheHorse 5 years in!
In the October 2018 issue, we started on a journey to “Discover The Horse” with local equestrian, Alyssa Matthews. We had a chance to catch up with Alyssa exactly 5 years later and found out about where her journey has taken her. Enjoy! What is DiscoverTheHorse? It is an award-winning Equine Adventure Series, YouTube channel […]
Help for a Horse Crazy Kid!
“Let them grow up with horses and with good horse people, because it will teach them to be humble, and to be resilient, and to be brave.” -Lauren Sprieser Every so often I get a call from a parent looking for help for their horse crazy kid. If one or both of the parents are […]
The horse is never wrong. – Tom Dorrance
Or another way to say that is that it is never the horse’s fault. In reference to riding, Buck Brannaman said, “There are no problem horses, only problem riders.” What does all of this really mean? Are we doing something wrong? In all horse circles you may step into, you will hear many perspectives, some […]
A read for all who enjoy the Colorado trails (and roads)
“Yet, if one leaves the main towns and thoroughfares and ventures a few miles into the ‘backcountry,’ a fairyland of untold beauty unfolds in almost any direction.” – Donald L. Baars As mountain residents, we enjoy some of the most beautiful trails in the nation. Not just a few, but several right in our backyards, […]