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The Horse’s Mouth
november/december 2008
The Voice for Horses and Horse People in Boulder County
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Contents
november/december 2008
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vol. 12, no. 6
news notes
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• Tenth Annual Public Lands Appreciation Day 2008
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• In Memoriam
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• CHR’s Horse of the Month: Meet Atta
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• The 2008 Dressage Classic
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• Picture Rock Trail Grand Opening
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• Watch For These Upcoming Equine Seminars
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• There Really is a Horse Park in the Works!
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• Have Trail? Got Trailhead!
•
www.bouldErhorse.org
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horse sense
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• Winter Horse Care
trail log
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• Hermit Park
25 b c h a m e r c h a n t ’ s c a r d s
23 c l a s s i f i e d s
23 c a l e n d a r
27 BCHA A d v e r t I s i n g r a t e s / a d s c h e d u l e
MISSION STATEMENT:
Boulder County Horse Association promotes, protects, and unifies the equestrian
community of Boulder County through education, recreation and legislation.
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BCHA
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS & o f f i c e r s
THE HORSE’S MOUTH
Hildy Armour
Wiley Gillmor
Barbara Haaland-Michaels
Linda Hall-Taylor
Pat Jarvis
Jane Kellogg
Jacquelene Lee Sandi Rosewell
Sidney Shinedling
Rose Valentine
Suzanne Webel
Published bi-monthly by the Boulder County
Horse Association
PO Box 19601
Boulder, CO 80308-2601
HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS
Amy Bowman
303-678-7119
Marty Marten
720-494-9898
Jody Marken
720-494-9898
Editor: Allison Schultz,
phone: 303/859-3989
email: [email protected]
Design/Production: Laurie Prindle
phone: 303/678-0660
email: [email protected]
Ad Manager:
Barb Haaland-Michaels
phone: 303/776-4907
email: [email protected]
Send ads to Barb Haaland-Michaels
(See page 27 for rates and info)
Send articles and pictures to:
Allison Schultz
4120 Amber St.
Boulder, CO, 80304
or email to: [email protected]
Copy deadline for the January/February 2009
issue is November 15, 2008.
To inform you better of timely events, updates
on horse related news and current last minute
items, please provide BCHA with your email.
Please send your email address to
[email protected].
Disclaimer: This newsletter has been compiled primarily by
volunteers of the Boulder County Horse Association,
a non-profit Colorado Corporation, as a service to area
horse people. This association in no way endorses or
warrants the products, services, and/or competency of
any establishment or individual listed or advertised herein.
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PRESIDENT
Sandi Rosewell
303-449-0401
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VP COMMUNICATIONS
Pat Jarvis
303-247-0667
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VICE PRESIDENT EXTERNAL
Suzanne Webel
303-485-2162
[email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT INTERNAL
Jane Kellogg
303-823-6241
[email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT LIAISON
Barbara Haaland-Michaels 303-776-4907
[email protected]
SECRETARY
Rose Valentine
303-530-1960
[email protected]
TREASURER
Sidney Shinedling
303-444-1778
[email protected]
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Jane Kellogg
303-823-6241
NEWSLETTER COMMITEE
Sidney Shinedling (CHAIR)
Allison Schultz (EDITOR)
Laurie Prindle (DESIGNER)
Barbara Haaland-Michaels
(ADVERTISING)
Pat Jarvis
Suzanne Webel
[email protected]
303-444-1778
303-859-3989
303-678-0660
303-776-4907
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WEBSITE
Barbara Haaland-Michaels 303-776-4907
Monica Signer
303-447-8056
Laura Nichols
303-682-5654
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MEMBERSHIP
Sandi Rosewell
303-449-0401
[email protected]
TRAILS & OPEN SPACE
Suzanne Webel
303-485-2162
[email protected]
BOULDER COUNTY SHERIFF ANIMAL CONTROL
Terri Snyder
303-441-4444
COLORADO HORSE COUNCIL
Brian Kitchen
303-292-4981
cooperative extension
Adrian Card
303-678-6383
MOUNTED SEARCH & RESCUE
Sheila Ranegar 303-665-6027
Jack Gathright
303-554-6771
www.mountedsearchandrescue.com
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Annual Public Lands Appreciation Day 2008
by
sidneY
shinedling
•
photos
by
dan
michaels
Dear Boulder County Horse Association members,
Sunday, August 24, was BCHA's most recent (Tenth) PLAD
event. Eighty-five attendees, including BCHA members
and a varied lot of public officials and their families, met
in Allenspark, at Allenspark Livery, for trail rides, lunch
and good fellowship. The weather was lovely, the horses
were docile, the seven wranglers of the Livery were experienced and professional, and, excepting the occasional
glitch, everyone had a fine day.
Our trail rides took us east across the Lyons-to-Estes Park
Highway 7 and up into Roosevelt National Forest where
we moseyed over hill and dale and through beautiful
mountain meadows, often with a backdrop of Mount
Meeker and other lovely big open front range scenery.
My horse was a big Percheron-Paint cross named Boone,
and his sure steady ambling made me feel as though I
was riding First Class on a Boeing 747.
Excellent lunches were provided by Pat Karschner who
was the chef d'jour. Pat and his wife Vicki, with their
sons, Joel and Jeremy, are the operators of the Allenspark
and Wild Basin Liveries.
As for credit, many thanks to me for organizing PLAD this
year, and to Jacquelene Lee and Barbara HaalandMichaels, without the hard work of whom, identifying,
mailing, phoning, and contacting public officials, we
would not have had a successful event. I can hardly wait
till next year.
Where would you like PLAD 2009 to be?
plad 2008
captions?
Very Truly Yours, Sidney Shinedling
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plad 2008
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In Memoriam
Our Sympathy goes out to Lynne McChesney on the loss of
her son, Nicholas Warren McChesney. Nick lived life to the
fullest, and had a passion for snowboarding and horses.
Our Sympathy goes out
to Kelsey O'Neill on the
loss of her horse Eddy.
Eddy & Kelsey were on
their way to big things
in the dressage world.
Caitlin Epple was president of the Blazing Saddles
4H Club at Joder Arabian Ranch and was killed in a
car accident on September 19. She was dearly loved
by so many people and will be sorely missed.
Photo is of Caitlin Epple and Kira at the Autumn
Hill Dressage Sunday Series Show on July 13, 2008.
CHR’s Horse of the Month: Meet Atta
Meet Atta, our featured horse this month at Colorado Horse Rescue.
She is a pretty gray registered Thoroughbred mare who stands 16
hands tall. She is 21 years old but still has lots of energy and likes to
go. She was a hunter/jumper in her younger days but was used most
recently as a trail horse. She has a good disposition and enjoys the
companionship of other horses. Because of Atta’s energy level, she is
suited for an advanced intermediate handler. She would do best as
a light ride pleasure and trail horse. If you think Atta might make
a nice addition to your family, please fill out our on-line adoption
application today!
Adoption fee: $800. For more information on Atta or any of our other
adoptable horses, please visit our website at www.chr.org.
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The 2008 Dressage Classic
BY
S A ND I
RO S E W E L L
The Dressage Classic to Benefit Renee’s Friends Fund was
held at Meadow Creek Farms the week of August 30th
through Sept. 7th.
The week started with the Prelude to the Classic Dressage
Show sponsored by Boulder Valley Dressage with over
40 riders and horses participating. It was followed by a
dressage clinic with Sarah Martin on Sunday and
Monday, August 31 & September 1. Sarah is an ‘L’ judge
who worked with Karl Mikolka for many years. The clinic
proved to be a wonderful experience for the participants.
The week ended with the 2008 Dressage Classic Saturday
and Sunday, September 6 &7. The show was packed full
with over 60 riders and about 100 rides. Loris Henry, the
show’s ‘S’ level judge from California, seemed to enjoy the
weekend immensely. The riders were happy because she
gave helpful commentary along with the scores. Ms.
Henry stayed with show organizers and helped toast
the end of a great weekend.
Midday demonstrations were enjoyed by the spectators.
The demonstration on Saturday was “Dressage through
the Levels,” featuring Young Rider Kevin Schauer, with
Trainer Jon Haugen of Defiance Sport Horses narrating.
Sunday’s vaulting demonstration was performed by the
Mile-High Vaulters and head coach Jodi Rinard.
In addition, a varied group of vendors set up booths, and
the Dressage Classic committee held a silent auction for
RFF which alone raised over $4,000. BCHA supported the
Fund with a donation and had an information table there.
Renee’s Friends Fund assists Coloradans - whether male
or female - with normal living expenses while they are
fighting breast cancer. Treatment and medical costs make
it difficult to work and meet the expenses of daily living.
Through Renee’s Friends Fund, breast cancer survivors
in need will be assisted with non-medical expense items
such as transportation, household costs, food, breast
cancer supportive therapies and related supplies.
There are many people to thank who all worked as
volunteers to bring this event together, but a big thanks
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moments from the dressage classic
Above: a demonstration during lunch by Mile-High Vaulters.
Righthand page cockwise from top left: Grace Maddox, silent
auction chair, showing off handmade bags; Sidney Shinedling, BCHA
Board Member, mans the booth under the watchful eye of his dog
Sidney; Rochell Prowell getting advice from the judge; Dawn Fisher
riding Dolce; Dan Michaels at the trot on Landonn II; (competition
photos by Christi Walsh - used with permission. See her ad on the
previous page) and volunteers (left to right) Sandi Rosewell, BCHA
President, BCHA Members Kate Shepard & Jeanette Hillery with
Marty Shapiro. All other photos are by Barb Haaland-Michaels.
goes out to the Dressage Classic committee: Kate Shepard,
Gwen Dordick, Sandi Rosewell, Jan Goodrich-Spear,
Amy Henze, Sarah Barnes, Barb Goldman, Beth Geier,
Catherine Mathon, Marti Shapiro and Grace Maddox.
There were many additional volunteers (including three of
BCHA’s board members: Sandi Rosewell, Barb HaalandMichaels and Sidney Shinedling), along with individuals
from RMDS, the Meadow Creek boarding community and
staff, and area horse enthusiast and their families. Thanks
to all of you who helped make this a successful event.
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Picture Rock Trail Grand Opening
By
barb
haaland-michaels
•
Photos
After more than ten years of planning and thousands of
hours of staff & volunteer labor, the Picture Rock Trail
connecting the top of 5,000 acre Heil Valley Ranch Open
Space with the south edge of the town of Lyons is open.
BCHA members actively participated in the trail construction from the Wild Turkey Loop Trail down the valley to
Red Gulch Road. Photos from National Trails Day in
the last issue of The Horse’s Mouth, Sept/Oct show the
community support for this trail.
The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on September 22nd was
also well attended by BCHA members although many
chose not to bring horses since the trailhead was not
established at that time. Ron Stewart, Director of Parks
and Open Space presided over the ceremony and he,
along with the County Commissioners, acknowledged
the many volunteers and organizations who participated
in the process. Thank you to Wayne Anderson who
by
patricia
jarvis
generously provided trailer parking on their property for
the ceremony. Thanks also to Planet Bluegrass for hosting
the party and providing parking for the shuttles and
Oskar Blues for supporting the opening with great food,
beer, and a live band.
The Trail: From the Lyons area, travelling south, the trail
follows the Red Gulch Valley and provides panoramic
views of the surrounding foothills. The trail passes ruins
of an old sheepherder’s cabin and on through the
Whitestone and Vickery Quarry Complex that contained
the decorative flagstone we see throughout Boulder
County, giving name to the trail, Picture Rock. The bridge,
retaining walls, and switchback stonework along the trail
came from the local quarries. The trail then follows several
switchbacks up the ponderosa hillside toward the Wild
Turkey Loop.
checking out the new trail
BCHA members test out the new trail prior to the grand opening.
From left to right: Barb, Herb, Pat, Anne, Dan, Suzanne, and Hope.
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BCHA would like to thank the staff of Boulder County
Parks & Open Space for working with us on trail construction to provide a trail that is safe for equestrians as
well as other user groups. Areas to be watchful of are
along the ridge above the meadow at the silo, where
meeting a biker or another equestrian going in the opposite direction may be difficult due to limited space to
move out of the way. Bypassing this section of trail by
choosing to ride the old road in the meadow may be
necessary on busy days. Be aware that there are both
seasonal and permanent closures surrounding the trail.
Check the kiosk or the Boulder County Parks & Open
Space website for details on closures and trail conditions.
BCHA TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BCPOS NEW
STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
grand opening ceremony
Boulder County Parks & Open Space is launching a new
Stewardship Program whereby volunteer groups will
commit to hours similar to an Adopt-A-Trail concept.
The responsibilities for mile long sections of trail will
include activities such as trail maintenance, light pruning,
weed pulling, litter control, etc. in the section of their
commitment. BCHA has chosen to be stewards on the
first mile of the Picture Rock Trail beginning at the
northern trailhead near Lyons. We will have at least two
work days, so watch for email announcements coming in
the spring. Your volunteer time will be greatly appreciated. Thanks to Pat Jarvis and Barb Haaland-Michaels for
spearheading this effort.
Above: caption?
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Picture Rock Trail Grand Opening
con’t
work and fun on the picture rock trail
Top right: ?
Bottom right: ?
Below: Thank you BCPOS Crews for consulting with BCHA on trail
building and letting us go for a test ride.
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Watch For These Upcoming Equine Seminars
by ??
Here is what’s in the pipeline for future seminars:
-A presentation on Epidemiology given by CSU Vet
Teaching Faculty
-A seminar cosponsored by BCHA and Colorado Horse
Rescue on abused and neglected horses
- Many other seminars of interest to horse lovers!
Stay tuned: watch for future mailings for dates and times.
You may also check the website, www.boulderhorse.org
for the latest information.
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There Really is a Horse Park in the Works!
by ??
As faithful readers of this newsletter will remember, BCHA
has been working for more than two years with the City
of Longmont, Boulder County Parks & Open Space, and
the developer of the Puma 66 property north of Ute
Highway in Longmont, to create a multi-purpose Horse
Park somewhere in the greater Longmont area.
relationships with the Longmont City Council and Staff,
and have attended numerous meetings and field trips to
evaluate possible sites. We’ve contributed funds for
mailings and possible website development. And we’ve
earmarked substantial funds toward the success of this
project once it gets approved.
This is an exciting opportunity to bring diverse equestrian
groups together, to offer a venue for horse people to
participate in equine sports that have no facilities in our
area at the present time, to contribute to the economy of
Longmont and the County, and to educate the public
about horses and entertain them with fun equestrian
events. These activities can include carriage driving,
dressage, eventing, polo, public arenas, reining, trail riding,
lessons, wagon-pulling events, horse shows, jumping, a
manure-composting facility, horse camping, an obstacle
course, and even a galloping track. Individuals of all ages
and abilities can be involved.
So, that brings us to the future. We spent a lot of time
evaluating the Puma 66 site, until mid-September – when
the City’s water engineering staff informed us and Council
that they believed the Puma site might really flood every
two years, rather than every 100, because of a large berm
they believe will be necessary to protect properties below.
In a gesture of support and creativity, the City of
Longmont is offering us several alternative sites that they
feel might work out even better for the Horse Park!
A BCHA Horse Park Steering Committee comprised of
interested equestrians from Longmont and the surrounding area has met several times and has created working
subcommittees, including Outreach (communicating with
potential user groups), Business Plan Development, Site
Development, Marketing, and Fundraising.
We have sent surveys to more than 70 equestrian groups
in our area requesting their input on what they’d like to
see at the Horse Park. We’ve applied for and received a
grant from the Longmont Community Foundation for
startup and publicity. We’ve established excellent working
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BCHA and the City are currently evaluating some of these
sites, and we invite you to join or attend the Longmont
Horse Park Committee to contribute your ideas and
expertise (see the BCHA website for meeting dates, times,
and updates). Please contact us or any other Committee
member for more information.
Suzanne Webel
Barb Haaland-Michaels
Jacque Lee
303-485-2162
303-776-4907
303-834-808
Please complete the survey included as an insert in this
newsletter, and give us your thoughts on how a horse
park can serve you. Your feedback will be used in our
future planning.”
1155 Canyon Blvd., Suite 200
Boulder, CO 80302 • (303) 441-0618
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Winter Horse Care
B y N i c k J . S t r i e g e l D . V. M . ,
B o u l d e r C o u n t y E x t e n si o n A g e n t f o r
Livestock & Equine
Colorado winter weather is variable. It can be quite mild,
and it can be quite harsh. The polarity may even occur
within the same day! Your horses need your extra attention during the winter season. The most important concerns fall under the following key categories:
Shelter
Feed
Water
Exercise
Foot Care
Health concerns
Shelter
The importance of shelter cannot be overstated. However,
horses do not need to be kept in a box stall throughout
the winter. Shelter can consist of an open front barn that
has a roof and 2-3 sidewalls, but it must be placed so that
it gives protection from the wind.
If your horse is kept in a barn or box stall, make sure that
there is good airflow. This will decrease the chance of
respiratory disease. Also when the stalls and barn are
clean, you will have less hoof problems and reduce winter
stress for your horse. The result is a healthier horse.
Even if you only have a three-sided shed for your horse,
make sure that area doesn’t build up with manure, hay, or
snow. When a horse has protection from the weather, less
feed will be required, because they will need as much
energy to maintain their body temperature.
Remember that the hair coat loses its ability to insulate
the body against cold temperatures when it gets wet.
feed
As the temperature goes down, the energy requirement for
a horse goes up. Heat is generated by the metabolism of
feed. Adequate body heat is not only dependent on the
amount of feed that is fed but also the quality of feed that
is fed. For example, when the temperature does down,
feeding a greater quantity of good quality hay increases
body heat by the digestive processes in the hindgut and
increases the amount of energy in the ration. Take caution
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on changing rations or type of feed too quickly as this
can cause laminitis or colic. At minimum, adjust the feed
over a period of a week. Don’t forget that providing good
shelter will reduce the feed requirements along with making your horse more comfortable.
wa t e r
Water is essential in the winter even if there is snow on
the ground. The mature, 1000-pound horse needs approximately ten gallons of water a day. It would take a lot of
ingested snow to get adequate water, and it would be
counterproductive for maintenance of body heat. Water
aids in digestion and other metabolic processes, therefore
having access to water will reduce health problems.
The water that is available should be kept above 40
degrees F. Periodically check the condition of water heaters
and electrical cords to prevent other problems. If water is
carried to your horse, it should be changed 2-3 times per
day.
exercise
Exercise helps to reduce boredom, aids in digestion, helps
with body condition and reduces stress levels in your
horse. If it is not possible to ride your horse, try to keep
“pasture time” and exercise into your horse’s routine. To
prevent injury, watch for buildup of ice in areas where
exercise takes place or in paths where the horse may
have to walk.
foot care
It is easy to forget about foot care in the winter. Examine
the feet of your horses periodically. Look for abnormal
growth of the hoof or cracks in the hoof wall. Clean any
buildup of ice or packed debris from the hoof. Clean
and trimmed hooves will allow for more air circulation,
decrease the chance of foot abscesses, sole bruises and
other foot and joint problems. In addition, good hoof
care will make them more “sure-footed” on winter
ground and get them ready for riding season.
health concerns
to other horses in a barn or stable and have more exposure to respiratory infectious agents. Poor ventilation
may increase the stress on the respiratory system.
Confined horses may have more exposure to parasites.
Before the winter season, make contact with your veterinarian to get your horse vaccinated with the recommended immunizations and to plan an effective parasite
control program. Cold weather, changes in water and
feed consumption, reduced exercise may make your
horse more prone to certain types of colic and even
laminitis. Be vigilant and take extra time in looking for
any symptoms of health problems especially when “the
weather outside is frightful.”
A healthy horse in the winter makes for an earlier riding
season with your horse.
Winter is a time to keep a close eye on your horse’s
health. It may be a time that they are in closer proximity
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Hermit Park
Thank you, Larimer County!
Goodbye, Lion Gulch (and good riddance!)
I have spent many hours over the past thirty years trying
to find a better access to one of my favorite haunts:
Homestead Meadows. And for 30 years I have been frustrated by the steep, rocky Lion Gulch Trail, by private
property owners blocking access to the National Forest
and by impassable four-wheel-drive only roads. Then in
2007, Larimer County stepped up to the plate in a magnificent way and purchased Hermit Park from Hewlett
Packard, thereby opening up a very civilized, scenic and
historic access to Homestead Meadows.
Even more miraculously, they took less than a year to
open the entire property to the public, complete with
trailheads, cabins, picnic areas, campgrounds and even
some nice trails! Land managers in the People’s Republic
might note that Larimer County Parks and Open Lands
feels that it is protecting its natural resources and welcoming the public to enjoy those resources and came to that
conclusion without much drama all in a reasonable
amount of time.
Access the property from Highway 36 just east of the crest
in the road before it descends to Estes Park. At the time of
this writing there is a nominal fee of $6 per vehicle. Stop
in for a map, if you wish, and proceed up the dirt road to
the Kruger Rock Parking Lot (P-1, has excellent horse
trailer parking and gives you more riding time), or to the
Homestead Meadows Parking Lot (P-2, smaller but gets
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Total Distance:
2.5 – 10 miles, in a variety of loops
Difficulty:
Easy
you past the non-equestrian activity). The short trail goes
through some nice meadows and woods, and over a short
rocky stretch, in order to avoid an awkward private property boundary. When you descend to an old road with a
gate on your left, and head right, you’ll be on your way
to Homestead Meadows. Hooray!
This remote complex of homesteads was developed in the
early 1900’s by pioneers for whom the booming towns of
Pella, Altona and Canfield represented just too many folks
crowded into just too small an area. They moved up into
the hills, raised chickens, logged the forest, built cabins
and barns, and did odd jobs in town to make ends meet.
There are at least eight different homesteads, with a maze
of old roads and trails connecting them. Read my 1997
Trail Log for more information about this area, or pick up
a copy of Happy Trails. But be forewarned: even though I
have been to this area many times, it is still one of the
very few areas that I still find so confusing that I regularly
get lost up there!
And on your way out, please stop in at the little visitor
center and thank Larimer County for providing such an
excellent place for equestrians to ride. You might also put
in a plug for a horse camping facility near the end of the
road. It’s on the books, but they’d probably appreciate
some encouragement.
Happy Trails!
Suzanne Webel
303-485-2162
Dogs:
Leash on LCPOL; Voice and Sight control on NF
closed to dogs on Lindsay
Jurisdiction:
Larimer County Parks & Open Lands,
Roosevelt National Forest
Maps:
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J o i n t h e BCHA
W e e k ly T r a i l R i d e s !
BCHA's Weekly Trail Rides are
resuming! Usually Weds. or Thurs.,
approxiamately 10-3 depending
on season and other variables.
Call Suzanne for info by Tuesday
evening, 303-48-2162.
P-1
P-2
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trailhead
main trail described
other trails
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closed gates
homestead
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Have Trail? Got Trailhead!
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After a three hour meeting filled with often emotional
public testimony, mostly limited to three minutes, followed
by lengthy discussion among themselves, the Boulder
County Commissioners voted two to one to establish
permanent horse trailer parking at the head of the new
Heil Ranch Picture Rock Trail. They also voted to put in
30 automobile parking spaces as a temporary measure
until such time as they can persuade the town of Lyons
to provide parking at Bohn Park.
The Commissioners’ meeting was preceded by a flurry
of emails, many of them injudicious, and most of them
sent thoughtlessly to lists of users, who resented receiving
them.
At the meeting Sandi Rosewell, BCHA’s President
apologized for any incidental part BCHA’s email list and
“Reply All” had played in the inflaming of passions and
alienation of our members and the public. Other BCHA
speakers also struck a conciliatory note, mainly stressing
our desire that a trailhead parking decision be made now
and not deferred, a position also made emphatically by
the head of the Boulder Mountainbike Alliance. Suzanne
Webel referred to many studies showing that open space
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trails significantly raise property values and reduce crime
in nearby neighborhoods.
Sidney Shinedling suggested that the speed limit on Red
Gulch Road be drastically reduced, and strictly enforced,
especially on weekends, to ameliorate neighbor’s traffic
danger concerns. In contrast, many of the speakers from
the neighboring Lyons Estates housing spoke of expecting
the destruction of their “rural” lives by establishment of
trailhead parking on the Olsen site. The Olsen property is
in fact at the head of the trail, a circumstance dictated by
the trail design by Boulder County Parks and Open Space,
which therefore must take responsibility for the neighbors’
distress at the trailhead’s placement.
We reiterate our thanks to the Commissioners and to
Boulder County Parks & Open Space staff for their hard
work to make the Picture Rock Trail a reality.
We sincerely hope that the new trailhead will meet the
needs of equestrians, and all trail users, and that, in time,
Heil Ranch’s neighbors will also find the benefits from this
great outdoor resource so close to them.
CALENDAR
Save the Dates!
BCHA CALENDAR
BCHA 2009 Annual Meeting
TBA. Check the BCHA website and the January/February
issue of The Horse’s Mouth
BCHA 2009 Annual Horse Lover’s Fling
Saturday, March 21st, UMC on the CU campus.
BCHA Board Meetings
BCHA Board Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of
each month at 7 pm. Members are welcome to attend.
Please check our website, www.boulderhorse.org, for
specific time and location.
CAlendar of LOCAL Events
Equestrian events not sponsored by BCHA that will
take place in Boulder County and adjacent counties are
provided in our newsletter calendar as a service to our
members. Please send name of event, date, time, place,
and contact information to our editor, Allison Schultz,
[email protected]. Items must be received
by the newsletter deadline, the 15th of every oddnumbered month.
WILD HORSE SLIDE SHOW/BOOK SIGNING:
Wild Hoofbeats: America's Vanishing Wild Horses
By Carol J. Walker
Sunday, November 2nd, 1 - 3 pm
Carol Walker is doing a slide show and book signing for
her new book, “Wild Hoofbeats: America’s Vanishing
Wild Horses” at Colorado Horse Rescue.
20% of all proceeds will benefit CHR. CHR is located at 10386 N. 65th Street,
Longmont, CO 80503
C l a s s i f i e d s
Horsemanship/Symmetry, balance, moving with your
horse. Private lessons. Clinics on Trail Ride, Gaited Horse,
Cow Working, Dressage, Ground Work. Joe & Kim Andrews
970-613-0121 www.mountainmagicranch.com.
Horse Boarding Available
On small farm at 5745 Jay Road. Close to Boulder. On the bus
line. Daily pasture turn out, round pen, outdoor “arena”, trailer
parking, near open space trails. Lots of TLC. Call Rose for
terms, 303-530-1960.
Please check the BCHA website at
www.boulderhorse.org for late breaking
calendar dates.For listings of events in all of
Colorado, see the Maverick Press
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Photo by Carol Walker, Living Images
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BCHA
MERCHANT
CARDS
10% Discount Offered to BCHA
Members by These Merchants
This section offers businesses in the area free business card
sized advertising space if they are willing to give BCHA members
a 10% discount on their merchandise or services.
This new feature will be an asset to each business as it
will obtain free, targeted advertising to the horse community. This
program will also provide tangible benefits to BCHA members
and will be an incentive for others to join BCHA. It’s a win-win
solution for everyone!
Upon presentation of their membership card, BCHA
members will be given a 10% discount. The Larimer County
Horseman’s Association has a similar program which has been
very successful for all involved.
If this idea appeals to you, please send a business-cardsize advertisement to Sandi Rosewell. If you have or can prepare
your ad by email, it would look the best in the final copy;
however, if you are unable to do so, please mail it. Upon receipt
of your material, you will receive a confirmation and a copy of
the first issue in which your ad appears. If you have any
questions, please feel free to contact Sandi.
Thanks in advance for supporting BCHA!
Sandi Rosewell • Boulder County Horse Association
PO Box 19601, Boulder, CO 80308-2601
303-449-0401 • Email: [email protected]
Premium Grass &
Alfalfa Mix
Also limited boarding
with riding on
80 acres.
Suzanne Webel
(303) 485-2162
5735 Prospect ROAD
Longmont, CO 80503
Saddle Up
Richard Van Proosdy
2501 24th Ave., Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 772-7821 • Cell: (303) 775 7506
New & Used Western Saddles & Tack.
We Buy, Sell or Trade. Western Saddle Fitting.
Visit our web site for healthy
solutions for your pet. www.
naturalpetproducts.net
Cindy Lloyd
Cell: 303-514-0076
Certified Animal Practitioner
• Acupressure & Massage for Animals
• Anesthesia-Free Teeth Cleaning
for Dogs & Cats
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BCHA
MERCHANT
CARDS
Perry's Shoe Repair
949 Walnut
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 443-4580
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Nightwinds
Tack Shop Inc.
Owner: Ann Materasso
357A Mountain Ave., Berthoud, CO 80513
(970) 532-2463 • Fax: (970) 532-4729
[email protected] • www.nightwindstack.com
BCHA
MERCHANT
CARDS
Indoor & Outdoor Settings
“Where Your Picture Dreams
Come True“
PO Box 1011
Boulder, CO 80306
(303) 440-4418
Fax: (303) 485-8097
www.photofolioinc.com
NO WORRIES UNLIMITED
Jill C. Schmidt
303-774-8754
Complete Personal Asst. Services
Barn & House Sitting
Horse & Dog Exercising
Bonded • Experienced • References
noworriesunlimited.com
[email protected]
BCHA
NEWSLETTER
AD RAT ES : Full page: Half page: Quarter page: Business card: FULL PAGE INSERT
ADVERTISING
1 issue
2 issues
4 issues
$100
$65
$45
$25
$100
$190
$120
$85
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$360
$225
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$85
1 y r.
$510
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BCHA offers a discount
of 20% on advertising
for non-profit horse
related organizations
Classified Ads: $10 BCHA members. $15 non-members. Six line maximum. Editor reserves the right to edit classifieds for length & clarity. Ad rates
are based on camera-ready or digital ready art, otherwise production rates are available.
Advertisers who give a 10% or more discount to BCHA members recieve a free business card ad in our newsletter’s special discount section
(The Card Shop).
Inserts: $100 (Advertiser supplies inserts printed on 20# paper 8.5”W x 11”h)
Sizes: Full Page not to exceed 7 1/2”W x 10”H. Half page not to exceed 7 1/2”W x 5 1/8”H. Quarter page not to exceed 3 1/2W” x 4 3/4”H.
All ad rates are for AD SPACE ONLY! They do not include designing your ad. If you need help designing your ad, contact Laurie Prindle at [email protected] or call
303-678-0660.
Payment must accompany ad. (Make checks payable to bcha)
Name_______________________________________________________________________________Phone_____________________
ad size
rate AMT.
run time
total $ AMT
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For further information contact Barb Haaland-Michaels at [email protected] or 303-776-4907.
please mail this form with your ad and check made payable to bcha to:
Barb Haaland-Michaels, PO Box 129, Hygiene, CO 80533
2008 ad
deadline schedule:
Jan/feb 2008:nov 15
march/april: jan 15
may/june: march 15
july/aug: may 15
sept/oct: july 15
nov/dec:sept. 15
Jan/Feb 2009:Nov. 15
Boulder County
Horse Association
PO Box 19601
Boulder, CO 80308-2601
return service Requested
BCHA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/RENEWAL FORM
Name(s)
Address
City
Phone(s)
Fax
Zip
Email Address
RENEWAL ❏ NEW MEMBERSHIP
$25 Individual ❏ $30 Family ❏ $10 Junior (under 18)
$50 Business/Organization ❏ 4-H Group (n/c)
$1000 Lifetime Member
Please make checks payable to BCHA. Mail new memberships and renewals
to BCHA, PO Box 19601, Boulder, CO 80308-2601.
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Please check activities you are interested
❏ Trails Planning
❏
❏ Horse Services Directory
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❏ Representation (city, county, state) ❏
❏ Seminars
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in:
Trail Rides ❏ Trails Maintenance
Liaison (other horse clubs)
Calling Committee
Other _________________________
Please check riding disciplines you are interested in:
❏ Dressage ❏ Hunter/Jumper ❏ Eventing ❏ Reining ❏ Cutting
❏ Ranch Versatility ❏ Barrel Racing ❏ Western Pleasure
❏ Saddle Seat ❏ Pleasure Trail Riding ❏ Endurance ❏ Competitive Trail
❏ Driving ❏ Other ________________________
How many horses do you own? ____________________________________
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I would like to donate an extra $_______ to BCHA.
BCHA sometimes makes its membership list available to organizations or
vendors. If you prefer NOT to be included, check here ❏
Save the Dates!
2009 BCHA Anual Meeting
TBA
2009 BCHA Anual Horse Lover’s Fling
Saturday, March 21st
UMC on the CU campus.
See the Calendar on page 23 for other upcoming events
It is with much gratitude that we proudly
announce this issue of The Horse’s Mouth
was printed at D&K Printing, 2930 Pearl
St., Boulder, CO 80301, 303/444-1123.
BCHA was founded in 1971 as a Colorado
non-profit corporation. In 1998, we
obtained our 501(c)3 status from the IRS,
enabling contributions to the organization
to be tax-deductible.