Helping Riders of All Ages and Levels Name: Colleen Johnson of Johnson Equine Market Location: Fort Collins, Colorado What disciplines are you involved with? Johnson Equine is a member of the Certified Horsemanship Association and is certified in English and Western disciplines. Currently, I’m teaching western due to some horse …
What is your name and the name of your business? Arapahoe Community College Equine Training and Management Program. E—W (E Bar W) Horse Training. Where are you located? Arapahoe Community College – EquineCampus Box 233900 South Santa FeP.O. Box 9002Littleton, CO 80160-9002 damian.ficca@arapahoe.eduarapahoe.edu/equineCell: 720-201-0934Office: 303-797-5722 Facebook: Arapahoe Community College What …
You’re invited to the Performance Equine Adoption Kickstart (PEAK) Training Challenge! It’s a thrilling demonstration and adoption event, free for all to attend. Leading up to the showcase, dedicated trainers from Colorado are paired with unstarted or lightly handled horses from Colorado Horse Rescue for 100 days. This partnership aims …
Seeing Bruce in action has been a thrill. He has such a way with horses and people! I witnessed his methods at the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo a couple years ago and then again at the Mustang Summit in Westcliffe, Colorado this past summer. Check out his website and see …
Tips for Staying Motivated in the Off-Season Don’t let snow and cold temperatures deter you from pursuing your riding goals. When the wind is howling, the snow is knee-deep, and you can no longer feel your face while gathering your horses from the other side of the pasture, it’s easy …
Lessons from the Ranch: Training, Riding, Luck, and Love By Van Hargis Van Hargis grew up in the saddle on an East Texas ranch, training his first horse at age 12 and eventually making a living starting cutting and reining colts, many of which would leave his hands to become …
Riders everywhere train and practice for months to achieve their goals, only to get sidelined by unexpected, preventable circumstances in new environments. Colorado resident Julie Goodnight shares strategies to help listeners go to their next event without blinders on in the latest episode of the Horse Goals or Bust! series …
Sao Paulo, Brazil: American Trainer, Monty Roberts, is known worldwide for his gentle taming method which establishes a connection with the animal and does not require brute force. The Horse Gentler Monty Roberts uses gentle taming with horse at Barretos Equine Event 2023 Under the eyes of the audience at the …
By the time Hero came to me he was shouting in the only way he knew how BUCKING! He was a six-year-old Quarter horse who had been team penning and trail riding but bucked his owner off numerous times and had now become completely unruly and dangerous. In the hopes of getting …
A Conversation with Susan Sutherland, Executive Director The Colorado Horse Source takes pride in featuring and supporting Colorado (and beyond) equine-related businesses. This helps our readers find the services and supplies they need to take the best possible care of their horses and properties. If you’re interested in having us …
