Colorado Bed and Breakfasts

Posted on June 23, 2021 by blogeditor

Going on vacation or looking for a place to stay over a long weekend? Getting connected with nature is a great way to refocus and recharge after months of grueling work. Colorado has a ton of great bed and breakfasts that can connect you to nature. Continue reading for some great Colorado bed and breakfasts. Or check out this article on the best AirBNBs 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.

Colorado Bed and Breakfasts Connected to Nature

What better way to experience the Colorado Rockies than in a yurt? There’s a bed and breakfast yurt in Unaweep Canyon that has great accommodations. It can sleep up to six and includes Wi-Fi, heating/AC, microwave, and mini fridge. The canyon is unique because two creeks, East Creek and West Creek, flow out of opposite ends of the gorge. It is a breathtaking view! Search AirBNB for Unaweep Yurt.

Or what about a trip down to Fairplay? Fairplay is famous for being the inspiration to the TV show South Park. Not only is there a South Park City museum you can visit, there are also opportunities to go hiking and fishing up in the nearby mountains. Mosquito Range is in the area, featuring several 14ers and 13ers to check out. The tiny house can sleep three and includes heating, AC, Wi-Fi, community hot tubs, a full bath, and a kitchen with a cooktop and fridge. Search AirBNB for Fairplay Tiny House.

Dog-Friendly Adventures in Colorado

Posted on June 22, 2021 by blogeditor

Colorado was made for dogs. Colorado is full of parks and natural open space for your canine companions to enjoy. Continue reading for some amazing dog-friendly venues in Colorado. Or check out our article on the most popular dog breeds of last year. 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.

Dog-Friendly Adventures

Our first dog-friendly venue is in Colorado Springs at the Pub Dog Colorado. This restaurant features an off-leash area for dogs to mingle with nearby tables for owners. If you prefer that your dog is leashed there is also an outdoor section for that as well. The Pub Dog Colorado’s menu includes items that are suitable for dogs. You can try the bark bowl, which includes brown rice, sweet potatoes, and an unsalted beef patty. They also have their Bowser Beer Dog Beer, which is a nonalcoholic, refreshing drink for your dog bowl. Your pup can also enjoy a “pupsicle,” a popsicle of frozen chicken broth.

Another great dog-friendly venue is the Adventure with Colorado Jeep Tours. No matter how big your dog is, all dogs are welcome along a Colorado Jeep Tour. The excursion with Colorado Jeep Tours ventures through Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, Red Canyon Park, and the Gold Belt Scenic Byway. If your goal is to get a selfie for your dog’s Instagram, this tour has some great views! Remember to make a reservation specifically for your dog. You’ll be asked to sign the waiver and attend a meet-and-greet with a tour guide when bringing your canine companion along.

Donkey Myths

Posted on June 22, 2021 by blogeditor

Did you know that donkeys are one of the oldest domesticated animals? It’s true. In fact, they were first domesticated around 3,000 BC, probably in Egypt or Mesopotamia. Being a part of the human experience for that long, there’s no wonder that there are some donkey myths out there. Continue reading for the most common. Like quine myths? Here’s some top draft horse myths. 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.

Common Donkey Myths

The most common donkey myth is that they are stubborn and stupid. This is not true. Donkeys are usually not as cooperative as horses. In other words, they’re not as easy to guide with a lead. Donkey’s are more hesitant due to the way they evolved. Horses evolved on plains where they had many sources of food. Donkeys evolved in mountainous desert areas with less resources. Donkeys take the time to assess their situation more than horses. They’re deciding whether they should stay where there’s food or move on.

Donkeys also have a reputation for being strong pack animals. However, there is a myth that they can carry more than other equines and that’s just a myth. Donkeys can only hold up to 20% of their weight. Donkey’s often don’t show they’re in pain for the same reason they’re perceived as stubborn. In a fight of flight situation, donkeys are more likely to stay and fight. Fight animals cannot show vulnerability to their opponents and so donkeys do not show their pain until they are very sick or critically injured.

Equine Massage Therapy

Posted on June 21, 2021 by blogeditor

As horse lovers, we know that caring for you horse is very important. However, taking your horse to the clinician or large animal veterinarian can be very expensive. There are a few things that you can do to sooth your horse that also have physical benefits. Horse massage therapy can prevent your equine from sustaining serious injury. Continue reading for a few techniques that might help your horse, including trigger-point therapy and myofascial release. 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.

Horse Massage Techniques

Remember, before practicing these techniques have a professional horse chiropractic guide you first. Trigger-point therapy is a focused massage on sensitive spots causing pain in soft tissues because of contracted muscles. These trigger points or knots are small, firm areas within the muscle. They are often the result of hard work, stress, or injury. When practicing trigger-point therapy, apply direct pressure to relax the muscle. This will release lactic acid, relieve spasms, encourage blood flow, and improve oxygen supply.

Another soothing technique is myofascial release or MFR. This includes massaging the fascia surrounding the musculoskeletal system. This part of the horse anatomy can cause problems when it becomes tight and restrictive. Just like trigger-points this is often the result of trauma, disease, or hard work. If you spot these issues, your horse needs to stretch to release the tension and restore free movement. Again, a trained horse therapist can help you identify and remedy these issues.

The Best AirBNBs in Colorado

Posted on June 10, 2021 by blogeditor

Colorado is one of the most visited states of the country. With its abundance of mountains and beautiful wilderness, there is no question as to why. There’s no better way to experience this nature than with a strategically placed Airbnb. Our team has scoured the internet for the best AirBNBs in Colorado and here is what we came up with. 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.

AirBNBs in Colorado

Search AirBNB for The Hygge Chalet and Sauna. This listing includes a stunning, Scandinavian-inspired chalet in the Rocky Mountains. Specifically, this listing is in the Lost Creek Wilderness National Forest, an hour outside Denver. The chalet comes with two bedrooms with queen beds. This cabin sits at 9,000 feet, so beware if you are prone to altitude sickness. If you book a stay here, you will get great views of surrounding mountains like Shawnee Peak.

Search AirBNB for Little Red Treehouse in Lyons, Colorado. Just as it sounds, this listing is built up off the ground and into a beautiful sprawling tree. This AirBNB is smaller than the chalet in that it only has one room. But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have great amenities to enjoy. The Little Red Treehouse has a space-conscious kitchen and pull-down Murphy bed that sleeps two. However, there is a loft in the treehouse that can be used for extra guests. The beauty of this listing is the outdoor spaces that are included. It has an outdoor dining area and plenty of views of the surrounding nature.

Popular Wild Horse Spots in Colorado

Posted on June 10, 2021 by blogeditor

For many of us, our joy of horses start when we are very young. This is especially true if you grew up watching Black Beauty, Secretariat, or Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron. And what about wild horses? The term “wild horse” is also used colloquially in reference to free-roaming herds of feral horses such as the mustang in the United States, the brumby in Australia, and many others. Continue reading to find out where you can spot a wild horse 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.

Wild Horse Spots

The Sand Wash Basin Herd Management Area is great for spotting wild horses. Found in the northwest corner of the state, the Sand Wash Basin Herd Management Area has more than 157,000 acres of land. The area is located about 45 miles west of Craig. With so much land it is not a surprise that it is home to an estimated population of about 700 horses. The area is also home to elk, mule deer, Greater sage-grouse, white-tailed prairie dogs, pronghorn, coyotes, mountain lions, badgers, and golden and bald eagles.

And then there’s the Piceance-East Douglas Herd Management Area. This herd management area is one of the easiest to find. It is located southwest of Meeker and east of State Highway 139. If you’re lucky you can even spot some of the wild herd off of the highway. The herd is varied, featuring bay, gray, sorrel, black, roan, and buckskin breeds. Even larger than Sand Wash, this herd management area boasts 190,130 acres. You may also spot mule deer, elk, badgers and a variety of birds.

Regional Horse Diseases

Posted on June 10, 2021 by blogeditor

Keeping your horses free of disease means understanding everything they could be up against. However, did you know that different diseases tend to have different geographic distributions? This is known as regional horse diseases. For example, the most recent outbreaks of Potomac Horse Fever in Canada have occurred specifically in eastern and southwestern Ontario, and parts of Alberta. Continue reading for more examples of common regional horse diseases. 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.

Common Regional Horse Diseases

So, certain equine diseases occur and spread in different areas—why? It all has to do with the environment of that region. Regions with ecological systems supporting large mosquito populations will automatically place horses at greater risk for mosquito-borne diseases. These include both the western and eastern variants of the enchephalitis virus, and also the West Nile virus. This harkens back to our Potomac Horse Fever example. Eastern Ontario has large hatches of mosquitos which act as a vector for the disease and makes it more prevalent in that area.

What’s great about this is that if you know what equine diseases are more prevalent in your area the better you can avoid them. So, what about Colorado and its horse population? Unfortunately, Colorado is no stranger to regional horse diseases. There have been confirmed cases of equine infectious anemia (EIA), equine herpesvirus myeloencephalitis (EHM), and strangles in Colorado in the past. Strangles is highly contagious. It can spread rapidly from animal to animal and is one of the more common bacterial infections of horses. Check with your horse clinician and veterinarian to see if your area has reported any regional horse diseases. These professional will be able to tell you how to prevent your horses from catching these diseases.

The Truth About Mountain Homes

Posted on June 9, 2021 by blogeditor

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Are you looking for a home that offers peace and quiet with amazing mountain views? Moving to a mountain town will give you some of the best views in Colorado and less neighbors to deal with. But not every mountain home is worth the hassle. There are some things that you should ask your realtor about when looking for mountain homes to purchase. 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.

Ask Your Agent Before Buying Mountain Homes

The first thing you want to talk to your real estate agent about is finding a mountain home with good accessibility and utilities. Find out how the road is cleared when it snows or ices over. And when it comes to utilities, ask about the septic tank and how it gets serviced. When things break down over time, they will need to fixed by professionals, many of which require a large utility vehicle. If your home is hard to access for large trucks, then that can be a real problem or cost you more money down the road.

Always keep location in mind when checking out a property. If you are an avid skier, then living near a ski resort will be a plus. However, if you are not a skier, know that there may be extra traffic and people in the area for the skiing attractions. Also, ask about the condition of the roads or check them out yourself when viewing the property. Is the road/driveway paved or not? It is not uncommon to see a gravel road and driveway up to homes in the mountains. Do you have the proper vehicle to get up the incline in snowy weather? Remember, this is not to discourage anyone. These types of homes are often wonderful and give many homeowners are a great quality of life. Just make sure you know what you’re getting into before signing a contract.

Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2020

Posted on May 10, 2021 by blogeditor

Colorado is a great place for dogs and dog owners. Colorado is full of parks and natural open space for your canine companions to enjoy. The most popular dog breeds of 2020 were released on March 16, 2021, based on American Kennel Club registration statistics. Continue reading for the top popular dog breeds. 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.

Popular Dog Breeds

At the top of list are Labrador Retrievers. Labs are known as the most friendly dog breed. They bond with the whole family and socialize well with other dogs and people. They are also enthusiastic athletes and require lots of exercise. Labs are great at swimming and pick up fetch quicker than other breeds. Next in line is the French Bulldog. This small, affectionate canine is a charmer. French Bulldogs don’t bark much, though they can still make good watchdogs. They happily adapt to life with singles, couples, or families. Unlike labs, this breed does not require a lot of outdoor exercise.

The German Shephard is another popular dog breed. These dogs are known for their loyalty, courage, and confidence, which is why they are often used by law enforcement. German Shepherds are gentle family pets and make great home guardians. And then there’s the Golden Retriever. Goldens are outgoing, trustworthy, and eager-to-please family dogs. These dogs are a favorite for children because they keep their puppy behavior forever. They also enjoy outdoor play and are a whiz at fetch and other tricks. What do you think about the American Kennel Club’s top picks?

Plants Poisonous to Horses

Posted on May 10, 2021 by blogeditor

Colorado horses are amazing creatures. First of all, they are resistant to the cold, except in cases of severe winter storms. They are also great for therapy and connecting with nature. Though horses seem indestructible, there are some specious of plants that stop them in their tracks. Here is a list of plants poisonous to horses. 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.

Plants Poisonous to Horses

Summer brings a lot of plants poisonous to horses, many of which grow wild in Colorado. These include wilted red maple leaves, black walnuts, and oak leaves. Also, keep your horse away from yew. The yew comes in different forms all of which are under the taxus species. They include the Japanese yew, American yew, English yew, western yew, oleander and rose laurel. Experienced horse owners are able to spot these plants from a mile away.

Rhododendrons and azaleas are also bad news for horses. These are beautiful flowers that you’ll love, but your horses will not. Also stay away from white snakeroot, richweed, white sanicle, jimmy weed, rayless goldenrod, burrow weed, yellow star thistle, and St. Barnaby’s thistle. Your vet may ask you if your horse has been exposed to these plants, therefore being familiar with them is important. The good news is that all of these plants are easy to remove from your land. Many of them are nice to look at and can be relocated to areas your horses don’t have access to like along your driveway or up against your home.