Wild West Walking Tour

Posted on April 11, 2022 by blogeditor

Golden’s Wild West Walking tour ended this past week. For $15-$25 per person, participants enjoyed an education walk for 1-2 hours around town. The 1-1.5 mile trek began outside the Golden Visitor’s Center at 10th and Washington. Continue reading for more on what this tour offered. Also, if you are looking for a horse property for sale in Colorado, contact Colorado Horse Property today and speak with one of our horse-person realtors.

Wild West Walking Tour in Golden

Golden Colorado is a beautiful place to live and visit, but do you know anything about it’s history? Golden was a prime location of the Colorado Gold Rush. It was established early in the state’s history and boasts some of Colorado’s oldest continually running businesses. Golden once had cobblestone armories, territorial capital buildings, and unique bowling saloons. Golden was even a hotspot for wild west shootouts just like in the movies! Mark your calendars for next year’s tour to find out where these things actually took place.

One of the best parts about this particular walking tour is that it is an easy one. Though there are a few grades on incline on the tour, it is not a hike. This opens the event up to more people including kids and older participants. Everyone is welcome! It also takes frequent stops, so there will be plenty of time for photos. Public restrooms and water fountains are accessible along the route, but to keep things moving along.

History of The Riding Helmet

Posted on April 11, 2022 by blogeditor

Ever wondered how the riding helmet got its start? In the 1950s, racing associations mandated jockeys to wear a cap. However, that changed after a serious head injury at the 1978 equestrian World Championships. It seems like a no-brainer, but this decision has come under fire since its installation. Continue reading for more information. Also, if you are looking for a horse property for sale in Colorado, contact Colorado Horse Property today and speak with one of our horse-person realtors.

Horseback Riding Helmet

Dissenting is the 2022 National Cutting Horse Association rulebook. It states that competitors must wear a cowboy hat. They can only wear a safety helmet with advance approval of show management. However, rodeo and reining groups are more progressive. Saddle and bareback bronc riders, barrel racers, and reiners can all choose between a cowboy hat or protective helmet. Cowboy hats are seen as for performative and part of the experience. And yet helmet acceptance is increasing due to high-profile injuries.

If you are a horse property owner, your decision to wear a helmet may be driven by your insurance company. According to insurance agencies, head injuries occur a lot in horse sport and are avoidable in many situations. Your insurer may talk to you about wearing a helmet. For some horse property owners, premiums can rise when you’re not protecting yourself properly. Are head injuries covered in your policy? Does it specify whether the rider was wearing a helmet? Ask your insurer how your policy stands on these issues.

Horses and Vitamin E

Posted on April 11, 2022 by blogeditor

Did you know that horses need vitamin E? Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin that is an essential nutrient in equine diets. This vitamin acts as a biological antioxidant in horses. This means that it protects tissues from the oxidative effects of free radicals. Free radicals are a natural outcome of cell metabolism. Continue reading for more information on why horses need vitamin E. Also, if you are looking for a horse property for sale in Colorado, contact Colorado Horse Property today and speak with one of our horse-person realtors.

Why Horses Need Vitamin E

So, how much vitamin E does your equine need? The National Research Council has the answer. There are minimum recommendations for vitamin E intake for different body weights and metabolic states in the Equine Nutritional Guidelines. A mature 500 kg horse needs a minimum daily intake about 500 IUs. If the horse is active, then bump it up to 1000. Horses consuming diets higher in unsaturated fat like corn or canola oil may not absorb vitamin E as well.

Fresh spring pasture is one of the most abundant sources of vitamin E. On the other hand, stored forages like hay lose their vitamin E activity quickly. This is the same for whole grains and other stored sources of unsaturated fats. They nay have vitamin E, but they can be eaten quickly enough. The most metabolically available source of vitamin E for equines is one where vitamin E is processed to make it water soluble. This means that you might have to provide your horse with a supplement. Talk to you vet to see if your horse is getting enough of this essential vitamin today.

Taking Care of Your Pony

Posted on April 11, 2022 by blogeditor

Taking care of your pony may be more difficult than you thought. Healthy adult horses typically eat up to 2.5% of their body weight per day when foraging on a pasture. However, many ponies can eat up to 4% of their body weight or more when foraging. Therefore, you must monitor your ponies eating habits more closely. Continue reading for some tips on taking care of your pony. Also, if you are looking for a horse property for sale in Colorado, contact Colorado Horse Property today and speak with one of our horse-person realtors.

Tips on Taking Care of Your Pony

Ponies are very cute and great for kids, but they have a reputation for misbehaving. Depending on where you got your pony and how much training it received beforehand, this behavior is manageable. If your horse is particularly bad, you’ll want to get them training as quick as possible. Even in small equids, bad manors can lead to real safety hazards. It goes without saying that kids love ponies. A pony that snaps, bites, kicks, etc., isn’t cute but is also a danger to small children. So be careful when they’re around untrained ponies. Just because they’re small doesn’t mean they’re not a threat.

Like many animals, bad behavior could be an acting out due to health problem. Therefore, you should rule out sources of pain that might cause bad behaviors. After a check up from the vet, then you can assume it’s just a learned behavior. There are ways to correct bad behavior that owners at any skill level can do. Using techniques such as well-timed positive and negative reinforcement, you can teach you pony good behaviors just like the professionals can with large horses.

The Great Bear Rainforest

Posted on March 14, 2022 by blogeditor

Trying to find something that you and your kids will both enjoy watching can be chore. Kids want bright colors, animals, and simple story while adults are typically looking for something more cerebral. This inspiring film series is the best of both worlds. It is a lot like the popular Discovery series Planet Earth. However this film focuses specifically on northern British Columbia. Continue reading to find out more about The Great Bear Rainforest film. Also, if you are looking for a horse property for sale in Colorado, contact Colorado Horse Property today and speak with one of our horse-person realtors.

The Great Bear Rainforest Experience

First of all, Ryan Reynolds voices the movie. Kids will recognize the voice from The Adam Project and adults will recognize it from films like Deadpool. This film takes you on a journey to a land of grizzlies, coastal wolves, sea otters and the all-white spirit bear. The spirit bear from First Nations lore, is the rarest bear on earth. Because of its climate and location, the Great Bear Rainforest has been cut off from the rest of the world. Also, it is protected by the region’s indigenous people.

The rainforest itself is a global treasure that covers 6.4 million hectares on British Columbia’s north and central coast. That is roughly the size of the entire island of Ireland. All British Columbians have a stake in protecting it. The historic agreement that secures the future of the Great Bear Rainforest means more old- and second-growth forest will be protected, while still ensuring opportunities for economic development and jobs for local First Nations. For more information, check out their website.

The Butterfly Quest

Posted on March 11, 2022 by blogeditor

Looking for something fun to do with the entire family? The Butterfly Pavilion’s Butterfly Quest Event is ongoing until March 30th and is exactly what you’re looking for. The event is, “a search to discover, track and monitor butterflies in the butterfly conservatory, capturing important data that contributes to our scientists’ research.” Continue reading for information an this Colorado adventure. Also, if you are looking for a horse property for sale in Colorado, contact Colorado Horse Property today and speak with one of our horse-person realtors.

Westminster Butterfly Quest

The cool thing about Butterfly Quest is that you’re just looking at butterflies, which is fun by itself. But you will also be helping scientists and their studies at the same time. As you observe tagged butterflies, you can record what you see on your phone. This meaningful data helps scientists shape animal welfare in zoos around the country. Here are some of the things you’ll help the experts keep track of. Also, check out their website for more details.

In order to understand and observe the lifespan of different butterfly species, there are a few things they need to know. You will record how long the butterflies live and how they behave. To collect this data, the butterflies are tagged upon emergence from their chrysalides. The scientists want to know how the butterflies spend their time in their home. This work can be very time consuming for them, which is why your help is so valuable. Of course you need to have fun with your family at the same time. It’s a win-win! The information you gather will help the experts discover new ways to improve animal care.

St. Patrick’s Day Bar Festival

Posted on March 10, 2022 by blogeditor

You and your close friends can enjoy a St. Patrick’s Day adventure this year that you’ll never forget. I’m talking about the St. Patrick’s Day Bar Festival. The event takes place on Saturday, March 12th. Expect to see Irish jigs, DJs, live bands & green drinks. Continue reading for more information. Also, if you are looking for a horse property for sale in Colorado, contact Colorado Horse Property today and speak with one of our horse-person realtors.

The 2022 St. Patrick’s Day Bar Festival

Did you know that Saint Patrick’s Day was made an official Christian holiday in the early 17th century? It was once observed religiously by the Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion, the Eastern Orthodox Church, and the Lutheran Church. It started as a commemoration of Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. Now it is widely used to celebrate the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. The bar festival this year will be a “Socially Safe Event.” This means that there will only be a certain number of tickets and they will not oversell tickets.

Therefore, go to their website and get your tickets now to guarantee your spot! There are many great Denver venues participating in the festivities this year. They include Gaslamp at 1437 Market St, Nola Jane Restaurant and Bar at 1435 Market St, and Society Sports & Spirits at 1434 Blake St. Another popular spot is Front Porch. This relatively new bar has a great atmosphere and rustic vibe. The Front Porch was made popular by its Flip Night, in which guests can win free drinks by correctly calling a coin toss.

National Coin & Money Show

Posted on March 7, 2022 by blogeditor

If you love to collect old coins or just looking to have a unique experience this weekend, the National Coin and Money Show is exactly what you’re looking for. Did you know that a person that collects coins is called a numismatic? Continue reading for everything you need to know about the National Coin and Money Show. Also, if you are looking for a horse property for sale in Colorado, contact Colorado Horse Property today and speak with one of our horse-person realtors.

The 2022 National Coin and Money Show

The Broadmoor, a beautiful resort in Colorado Springs, hosts the event this year. The show will begin on March 10th and end on the 12th. Attendees will witness millions in rare coins and numismatic treasures. Also, you will be able to buy, sell and trade with hundreds of coin dealers, participate in live auctions showcasing amazing rarities, and attend lectures and presentations from noted numismatists. Moreover, you can even bring your own coins and get them appraised by the experts!

The show hours for that Thursday and Friday are the same. That is 10 AM to 6 PM in the main room at the Broadmoor, which is called Broadmoor Hall. The last day of the event on Saturday will be open from 10 AM to 4 PM. The admission on the last day of the show is completely free. However, on the other days, Admission is $10. If you are an American Numismatic Association member, a child under 12, and active and retired military personnel you can also get in for free. You can even bring up to 3 additional guests. Check out their website for more details.

Famous Gravesites in Colorado

Posted on February 15, 2022 by blogeditor

Did you know that Colorado is the final resting place for many famous figures. John Henry ‘Doc’ Holiday was a famous gunfighter and professional gambler, most well-known for his part in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona. Holiday died from tuberculosis in Glenwood Springs and his grave is located there at the Pioneer Cemetery. Continue reading for more historic gravesites in Colorado. Also, if you are looking for a horse property for sale in Colorado, contact Colorado Horse Property today and speak with one of our horse-person realtors.

Historic Gravesites in Colorado

One of the biggest historical figures buried in Colorado is Chief Ouray. This was a major chief of the Ute Nation that obtain six million acres of land for the Ute Nation. His grave is at Ouray Memorial Park in Montrose. Joe Cocker, who was a blues-rock singer, is also buried in the Centennial state. He was known for ballads like “You are so beautiful” and “Unchain my heart.” During his career, he recorded 40 albums and worked with famous artists like Patty LaBelle. His grave is at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Delta County.

History buffs will know about Alferd Packer. He was a wilderness guide in Colorado and Utah in the 1870s. There is a gruesome tale of how his comrades died from cold weather exposure and how he ate them to survive. Packer’s final resting place is the Littleton Cemetery in Littleton. Also, there’s Buffalo Bill. Buffalo Bill is the man who gave the Wild West its name. He was an entertainer, entrepreneur, and a Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He later died from kidney failure and is buried at the Buffalo Bill Memorial Museum in Golden, Colorado.

Potty-Training Your Horse

Posted on February 15, 2022 by blogeditor

Did you know that you can potty-train your horse? Maintaining a clean barn stall and pasture is an important step in keeping your horse healthy. Horses have anywhere from 15 to 20 bowel movements a day. This can generate up to 50 pounds of manure! Continue reading for some tips on potty-training your horse. Also, if you are looking for a horse property for sale in Colorado, contact Colorado Horse Property today and speak with one of our horse-person realtors.

Steps in Potty-Training Your Horse

First, pick a few designated areas that you want your horse to use for relieving itself. Make sure these areas aren’t too close to where your horses eat, walk, or sleep. Keep in mind that having more than one designated area is to make sure they’re close to the herd. Then move fresh manure to the areas that you have chosen. This will tell your horse that this is a place they can go. Now that you’ve come up with your planned area, the real training can begin.

Unless your horse has been trained before, they will not pick up on what you want right away. Therefore, you’ll have to move any manure they produce to correct spot. Make sure to have your horse’s favorite snack on hand. Reward the correct behavior is the best way to reinforce it. This also means that you’ll have to be in the pasture with your horse for a while. Because for the best results, you’ll have to praise them immediately after using the area that you’ve designated. This is important so that your horse will be able to associate these two events.