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Outbreak Alerts: October 31, 2024 – West Nile Virus – Prowers County, CO

December 8, 2025October 31, 2024 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: State Veterinarian’s Office Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private Facility Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Stable Horse 1: Age: 18Gender: StallionBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Usage: Horse ShowOnset of Clinical Signs: 10/17/2024Clinical Signs: Weakness AtaxiaHorse Status: Affected And AliveVaccination Status: Status Unknown For more information about West Nile Virus go to: WNV factsheet. See past published Outbreak …

Outbreak Alerts: November 01, 2024 – Equine Herpesvirus- Respiratory – Laramie County, WY

December 8, 2025November 4, 2024 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Attending Veterinarian Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: UnknownNumber Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private Facility See past published Outbreak Alerts: www.coloradohorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

Cover Story: Vista Verde Ranch Ushers in a New Era of Dude Ranching

November 4, 2024 by Kim Roe

Photos by Jad Davenport

Colorado Guest Ranch Now Offers Year-Round Activities Western dude ranches typically see the bulk of their guest bookings in the busy summer season with trail rides, hiking, biking, fishing, hearty comfort food, and evening entertainment that includes live music and line dancing. When Vista Verde Guest Ranch, located in Northwest …

Editor’s Postcard: How’s Your Friend’s Horse?

November 7, 2024 by Kim Roe

Photo Courtesy Kim Roe

Horse People, Let’s Support Each Other When I was a broke twenty-something college student, I had the opportunity to take a lesson from a local grand prix-level dressage rider, Stephanie Blockley-Clarke. I hitched a ride for my horse, Sailor, and myself with a woman from the barn where I boarded …

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November 8, 2024 by Karen Pickering

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Vista Verde Guest Ranch Flash Sale: December 15-20!

November 8, 2024November 8, 2024 by Press

Original Photo Credit Jad Davenport

Hello from Vista Verde Ranch After a long and warm fall season up here at around 8,000 feet, we just had our first snowfall but the aspens are still holding onto their golden leaves. It’s truly magical. As we get into the rhythms of fall, typically, we would bid farewell …

Spectacular Mane Event at the Ranch!

November 9, 2024 by Press

We’re filled with joy after another spectacular Mane Event at the Ranch! Thanks to our incredible donors and dedicated volunteers, we are honored to report that this year’s Mane Event (held Sept 21, 2024) raised record-level funds. These vital contributions will provide essential care for the Colorado Horse Rescue herd, …

Colorado Youth Compete at National Horse Judging Competition

November 11, 2024 by Press

Colorado members and coaches representing CAHC/Region VIII and Colorado 4-H

Almost 100 youth from across the country competed at the U.S. Arabian & Half-Arabian National Championship Youth Judging Contest in Tulsa, Okla. with 20 representing Colorado organizations. The Colorado Arabian Horse Club (CAHC)/Region VIII Arabian Horse Association junior team were first in the halter division, third in performance and first …

‘The Road to Casper’ celebrates the grit of two Texas A&M Rodeo Team stars

November 12, 2024 by Press

Madalyn Richards ’24 practices breakaway roping at an arena near her home on Friday, Feb 16, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (Courtney Sacco/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Three-part video series, created by Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications, premieres Oct. 28 by Mamie Hertel “The Road to Casper” is a captivating three-part video series that follows the inspiring story of two Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences students, Madalyn Richards ’25 and Gavin French ’25, on their journey to …

70 Years Strong: The United States Pony Clubs’ Impact on the Horse World

November 14, 2024November 13, 2024 by Press

October 31, 2024 (Lexington, KY) — Over the past seven decades, the United States Pony Clubs (USPC) has served more than 175,000 members and counting. For many, Pony Club is the start of lifelong involvement with horses. But the impact of USPC extends far beyond the barn. In addition to horse …

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