Colorado

These blondes had cabin fever

These blondes had cabin fever

Sandy spies her horse friends having fun. It takes a certain amount of determination to get out on the horses after two snowstorms, even though the temperatures hovered in the mid-30’s here. I forgot to factor in horsey cabin fever, which made for a spirited ride on...

The day we took the coveted horse club image award

The day we took the coveted horse club image award

Poudre River Riders, 2000 Larimer County 4-H Horse Club Image Award I was so proud of these hard-working 4-H youngsters at this moment in the summer of 2000. They triumphed to win the 2000 Larimer County 4-H Horse Club Image Award after days of making pre-fair stall...

Kalvin plays ball

Kalvin plays ball

https://youtu.be/13XgEFvEUQI If you ever wonder whether horses play with those giant balls, they do. Now in his later years, Kalvin tends toward gentle, low-key behavior. He does enjoy his giant ball.

All About Peyton celebrates his 4-year anniversary

All About Peyton celebrates his 4-year anniversary

Kalinda and Peyton gave each other a very nice four-year anniversary gift today at the Northern Colorado Dressage Association Schooling Show at Tomora Training Center. Four years ago, Kalinda adopted Peyton following his retirement from the Arapahoe Park Horse Track.

Elisa Wallace a hit!

Elisa Wallace a hit!

Elisa Wallace offers riders great insights after their rides. Many thanks to award-winning eventing clinician Elisa Wallace for taking the time to visit our neck of the woods again this year. Elisa skipped last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but was able to make...

Daylight Savings arrives… and Snowmageddon 2021

Daylight Savings arrives… and Snowmageddon 2021

Daylight Savings Time brought one of the worst storms in history. Wet, slushy snow just kept coming for two days. Everybody stayed in their overnight accommodations until Monday. By then, the horses were ready to climb the walls. Hobbes (Sixes Daredevil), foreground,...

Mustang with a surprise package

Mustang with a surprise package

https://youtu.be/9HFES6KCx7k We had figured out that Demeter, the new Mustang mare was expecting. She surprised us all by bringing her new baby, Persephone, into the world about an hour ago! All the mares I've known have delivered at night. Interested in adopting a...