Colorado Horse Source

09/11/2026

Selling a horse is about more than putting up a few photos and a price. Good photos, a clear description, an honest video, and a well-prepared horse can make all the difference in catching the right buyer’s attention.

From creating a strong first impression to showing the horse safely and being upfront about its history, here are practical tips for presenting your sale horse in the best—and most honest—way.

https://www.coloradohorsesource.com/selling-a-horse-start-with-a-great-presentation/

The Best Way to Present a Sale Horse. Selling a horse can be a frustrating experience. It can be hard to know where to start.

09/11/2026

Starting a young horse off right can make all the difference—but it’s easy to let cute foal behavior turn into habits you’ll have to fix later. From staying consistent and building curiosity to setting respectful boundaries and keeping training sessions short, these simple tips can help you create a confident, well-mannered partner from the start.

Read on for practical advice on giving your foal a strong foundation.

https://www.coloradohorsesource.com/foal-training-building-respect-from-the-start/

Follow these foal training tips from Clinton Anderson Downunder Horsemanship to get your partnership with your foal off to the best start.

09/09/2026

Is your senior horse becoming stiffer, reluctant to hold up a foot for the farrier or simply less willing to move?

Those changes can be easy to dismiss as old age, but they may be signs of joint pain. For horses with PPID—commonly called Cushing’s disease—choosing an appropriate treatment can require additional consideration.

Dr. Liberty Getman of Zoetis explains what new research says about PPID, joint pain and blood-derived regenerative medicine treatments such as Pro-Stride APS and IRAP.

Read the article and learn what questions to ask your veterinarian:

https://www.coloradohorsesource.com/nwhorsesource-com-ppid-in-horses-joint-pain/

09/03/2026

Think endurance riding is only for elite riders and specially bred horses? Think again. From 25-mile rides to 100-mile challenges, endurance riding welcomes all kinds of horses and riders—and it’s as much about the partnership and the journey as it is about finishing.

Curious about this unique sport? Hit the trail and discover why endurance riders say, “To Finish is to Win.”

https://www.coloradohorsesource.com/endurance-riding-one-horse-one-rider-one-very-long-trail/

Endurance Riding: One Horse, One Rider, One Very Long Trail on the Colorado Horse Source

09/01/2026

Keeping a small horse property running smoothly doesn’t have to mean investing in a barn full of expensive equipment. From manure spreaders and utility trailers to simple fencing tools, there are practical ways to make pasture management easier—and plenty of alternatives to buying new.

Read on for helpful equipment ideas and budget-friendly options for getting the job done.

https://www.coloradohorsesource.com/pasture-management-the-tools-that-make-it-easier/

Pasture Management: The Tools That Make It Easier on the Colorado Horse Source

08/31/2026

Your business deserves more than a fleeting social post.

Social media is valuable—but even a great post can quickly disappear in the scroll.

A HorseSource.org Business Listing gives your equine business a professional, year-round place where horse owners can learn:

• What you offer
• Where you are located
• Who you serve
• How to contact you
• Where to find your website and social pages

Instead of introducing your business from scratch every time, you’ll have one page you can share whenever someone asks about your services.

A Basic Business Listing is $90 per year—the equivalent of just $7.50 per month.

Social media starts the conversation. Your business listing gives horse owners a place to continue it.

Create your listing:
https://horsesource.org/add-your-business/

08/26/2026

Have you ever met a horse you weren't looking for—only to discover that horse changed your direction?

That's at the heart of my conversation with Ann Lesley Smith.

Ann simply wanted to start riding again. Instead, she found Amir Fadjur Salaam, a young Arabian stallion whose heritage led her into a much bigger story about horses, human connection, empathy, and preserving what matters.

It's an Arabian story, but you don't have to own an Arabian to understand it. It's really about something horse people everywhere know: sometimes the horse standing in front of us has much more to teach us than we expected.

Read the feature—and listen to my conversation with Ann: https://www.coloradohorsesource.com/ann-lesley-smith-amir-fadjur-salaam/

08/25/2026

Keeping a small horse property running smoothly doesn’t require a barn full of expensive equipment. From manure spreaders and utility trailers to fencing tools, there are plenty of practical options for managing pastures and chores—and you don’t always have to buy new.

Read on for simple equipment ideas and budget-friendly alternatives for your horse property.

https://www.coloradohorsesource.com/farm-equipment-basics-for-small-acreage-horse-owners/

Farm Equipment Basics for Small Acreage Horse Owners on the Colorado Horse Source

08/24/2026

🐴 Does your horse get tense, nervous, or overly reactive?

It's easy to reach for a calming supplement—but before you do, equine nutritionist Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. recommends looking at the bigger picture.

Pain, digestive discomfort, inadequate forage, limited turnout, social stress, environment, and management can all contribute to anxious behavior.

When those fundamentals are addressed and your horse still needs additional support, certain nutritional ingredients may be worth considering.

In this newly updated article, Dr. Getty takes a closer look at:

• Magnesium
• B vitamins, particularly thiamin
• Ashwagandha
• L-Theanine

She also explains why a calming product with a long list of ingredients isn't necessarily better—and why the right approach depends on the individual horse.

👉 Read “Calming the Anxious Horse: 4 Nutritional Ingredients to Consider” on Colorado Horse Source:

https://www.coloradohorsesource.com/calming-anxious-horse-nutritional-ingredients/

Does your horse tend to be naturally calm—or does yours notice EVERYTHING? We'd love to hear about your horse in the comments.

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08/22/2026

Aren’t all arena surfaces created equal? The right footing can make a big difference in your horse’s comfort, performance, and long-term soundness. From drainage and durability to traction and shock absorption, there’s a lot to consider before choosing what goes under your horse’s feet.

Read the full article for tips on choosing and maintaining arena footing that works for both your horse and your riding needs.

https://www.coloradohorsesource.com/good-footing-starts-from-the-ground-up/

Good Footing Starts from the Ground Up on the Colorado Horse Source