Equestrian Life - Groups: Colorado Horse Lovers

Posted By Heather Appel
on November 7, 2011, 3:51 pm

Hi all! I am new to this site, but not horses. I own a black & white Paint gelding named Freckles and our main passion is trail riding. He is my excuse to get away from the crazy world! I'm in Denver and my horse is boarded up in the foothills to the west of Denver.

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Posted By Jim Dunn
on August 20, 2010, 6:15 pm

Hi there, I haven’t been on the computer in a while and just found the Colorado group.
My mare was almost a rescue horse when I got her. She had some health issues that took about a year to work through, but we are now doing some trail rides and pushing cows at a friends place. I’m in the Westminster Brighton area. Have a great day……Jim

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Posted By Stefanie Waller
on January 28, 2009, 1:14 pm

Hey there - I live out in Calhan where the trails are mostly just dirt roads and on peoples property - which is nice and all, but I have a horse that I do endurance on and we're used to having thousands of miles of very hill trails in our back yard and I was wondering if anyone could suggest any good training ride locations - I certainly don't mind hauling if it means I get a kick a** ride!! Thanks!!

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Posted By Hedy Nelson
on October 21, 2008, 2:47 pm

Also, I'm looking at getting more into dressage. Does anybody know of a good trainer than can teach beyond the basics? (I'm in Colorado Springs)

Comment By Alycia Detvay
on October 21, 2008, 6:19 pm

There is a lady named Judy who used to teach at Norris Penrose Events Center. I'm not sure if she's still there, but she is a really good trainer.

Comment By Hedy Nelson
on October 22, 2008, 12:41 pm

Judy Carnick? I know her decently well. She's more into hunter/jumpers, I thought, though. I can ask her next time I see her. (I, too, am at Penrose)

Comment By Alycia Detvay
on October 22, 2008, 6:47 pm

I wasn't sure. I worked there last year, so I knew she taught, but that's about all I know :)

Comment By Stefanie Waller
on January 28, 2009, 1:12 pm

Alex Robinson in Black Forest - she's good, really kind to the horses. Unfortunatley I am poor and can't afford her rates, but I would recommend her.

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Posted By Jasmin Zein
on January 24, 2009, 1:36 pm

hey from the high country 7888 feet Westcliffe,CO home of the sangre de christo mountainshappy trails to all Jazzy

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Posted By Emie Allen
on November 10, 2008, 8:18 am

Hello,
I'm auctioning my beautiful equestrian facility in Keswick, Va., a suburb of Charlottesville. The auction is on Nov. 18th. You can view the details of the farm at www.albertburney.com Please pass this along to whomever you know. Thank you. Emile

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Posted By Hedy Nelson
on October 20, 2008, 3:16 pm

I live in Colorado Springs. Anybody else?

Comment By Alycia Detvay
on October 20, 2008, 11:35 pm

I'm also in Colorado Springs.

Comment By Kele Piper
on October 21, 2008, 11:10 am

Stephanie and Alycia--my daughter and I will be moving to the Colorado Springs area soon (I hope). I would love to hear about the area.

Comment By Kele Piper
on October 21, 2008, 11:12 am

Sorry--I mean Hedy and Alycia :)

Comment By Hedy Nelson
on October 21, 2008, 2:17 pm

Alycia- Where do you ride? We're new to the area. Any ideas of family activities?
Kele-What are you interested in learning about the Springs?

Comment By Alycia Detvay
on October 21, 2008, 6:13 pm

I used to ride at Pikes Peak Riding Academy, but I don't get to ride any more. I am working so much I don't have time. A friend of mine boards at Mark Reyner and she takes lessons there. She loves it. My fav thing about CS is Manitou and Garden of the Gods. When you are out here, you'll have to go to both places!

Comment By Hedy Nelson
on October 22, 2008, 12:42 pm

I have never heard of Manitou, but I'm trying to convince my hubby to go to Garden of the Gods (he's afraid his little car won't make it up there, lol)

Comment By Alycia Detvay
on October 22, 2008, 6:37 pm

Manitou Springs is this cute little town next to Colorado Springs. I grew up there and I love going down and just walking around. The arcade is a blast.

Comment By Kele Piper
on October 22, 2008, 7:42 pm

Hedy,
Where we live now, there are a number of horse organizations for both children and adults. We go on weekend riding events and at trail riding clubs/farms. There also a number of public riding areas. I was just wondering how active the area was for horse enthusiasts? It will just be my daughter (age 7) and me so I thought these type of activities would be a good way for us to make friends that have the same interests. We will be looking to buy a farm--have been considering the Peyton area, any comments?

Comment By Alycia Detvay
on October 23, 2008, 9:57 am

Peyton is pretty decent. It's on the East side of Colorado Springs, I believe. Falcon and Peyton are pretty much right next to each other.

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Posted By Kele Piper
on October 20, 2008, 12:24 pm

Hey Stephanie,
We are moving to Colorado too! I wish that I could say when, but we have our farm up for sale and with this market there is no way to predict. However, we are looking at the Colorado Springs area, how about you?

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Posted By Stephanie McClain
on October 13, 2008, 5:26 pm

Hi! I'm so glad I found this group! I'm new to this site & I'd love to meet some new people who are as into horses as I am! More specifically, however, I'd like to meet anyone who lives (& boards) in Colorado. My boyfriend & I are moving out there after I graduate in December, and I want to know where people keep their horses, if they like it, how expensive it is ... all that good stuff! If you could, message me so that we can talk! Thanks!

Comment By Alycia Detvay
on October 20, 2008, 12:15 am

What part of Colorado are you moving to?

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