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  • 2008
    • January
      • Peaks Veterinary Arena Schedule
        01/29/08
        Hi,

        Thought I would let everyone know ,so they don't show up to ride and find the arena is unavailable, of the following upcoming clinic schedule:

        Weds. January 30 - Clayton and Sarah Martin 11:00 to 2:30pm.

        Sat Feb 2nd and Sun Feb 3rd - Reining Clinic with

      • Basic Saddle Tree information
        01/26/08
        There are some general categories for bar types based on gullet width, but there is little agreement as to the widths and the names of the categories. It can be very frustrating. You'll even see names flip-flopped among the categories making for a tremendous amount of confusion when you're

      • RE/MAX MVP goes to The 101st Denver National Western Stock Show!!
        01/19/08


        Beth and I went to Stock show yesterday, Friday the 18th. We had a blast!!
        We got there around 12:00pm and went straight to find some food. There were plenty of vendors to browse through and wish for fun stuff to take home. If you’re looking for a good deal at stock show though,

      • Local Equine Business Contacts
        01/12/08
        I wanted to give everyone a list of what businesses there are here in the valley. If I have missed someone, or if contact info is not correct, please let me know right away so I can change it.
        Sheila

        Feed & Supply–
        Martin Feed – 395-4044 15415 CR 306 BV 81211
        Murdoch’s

      • Winter Clinic at Leslie Harrison's
        01/05/08
        Jumping & Eventing trainer John Staples will have his first clinic at Leslie Harrison's arena on Thursday, January 17th from 10:00 on. His lessons are approximately 45 minutes and they can be either privates ($65) or group ($55 each). You can do anything from a completely flat lesson to on

  • 2007
    • December
      • Don't hesitate to call your vet!!
        12/29/07


        An acquaintance of mine called home at 9:00 at night to find out where the vets office was. The phone was then given to me to discuss the problem with his dog.
        As he told me what was going on I asked how long this "lump" had been there. I was told about a week. It start

      • Christmas is over and so is 2007!
        12/26/07


        Well, Christmas is over!
        I hope you all had a peaceful and generous one. I most certainly did. We went to the families, had gifts, breakfast and naps, a HUGE dinner, and then, of course, went snow plowing for a couple hours! I am so thankful for to be able to be a part of such an

      • Its begining to look a lot like Christmas!
        12/15/07


        Well, we only have 10 more days until Christmas folks. I don't think we're going to have to ask Santa for a white Christmas. Most everyone seems to be able to get out a about now. There are some plows that are still out and busy. I have seen alot of snowmobiles so at least so

      • So much snow!
        12/12/07
        We have had just a ton of snow here in BV this weekend. It started snowing on Friday and it snowed off and on until yestreday December the 11th! In town it was report that we had a total accumulation of about 28 inches! Up higher near the foothills, they reported 40+ inches! The snow plows have b

      • 2007 3rd Annual Equine Christmas Parade
        12/03/07
        2007 3rd Annual Equine Christmas Parade

        photo courtesy of Sheila Johnson

        Buena Vista woke up to be very surprised by the lack of snow on the ground, as was predicted by the national weather forecasters, and instead got to enjoy a beautiful ground drenching rain!
        Ever

    • November
      • Colorado hosts the US Eventing Convention Dec 6-9, 2007!
        11/27/07
        It’s been ten years since the national United States Eventing Association held
        Their annual convention in the West! The last time was in 1997 in Salt Lake City.
        If you would like to attend the convention or the Rockin’ the Rockies reception please go to www.msea-usea.org or to www.usea.o

      • Chaffee County's First Snow!!
        11/21/07


        Buena Vista woke up to find the first snow of the year blanketing the ground! It was a very beautiful and welcome sight for most of the valley residents.

        With about 1-2 inches of dry snow, it did make for slick road conditions which resulted in one minor auto accident in th

      • Winterizing your horse at 8,000 Ft.
        11/12/07

        Winter living at 7,954 high in the Rocky Mountains can be daunting, especially for the horse owner. Proper care and nutrition during the winter months is vital to keeping your horse in good flesh and healthy. You must make sure to have open access to a shelter, and plenty of good food and wa