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December 8, 2007

Colorado’s Horse Industry Advocates Take the Flying Lead into 2008

Advocates for Colorado’s thriving horse industry are taking the lead in 2008 with events to educate, inform, and provide forums for horsemen of every discipline and breed affiliation.
On January 7, 2008, the annual CHDA Summit in Denver launches the Colorado horseman’s year with a gathering of organizational leaders. Recently, the CHDA surveyed industry members (through the services of  Dr. Ed Blach of Zoomerang) to identify their top concerns; the CHDA Summit agenda was shaped around their responses.
 
Moderated by CHDA President Dr. Jim Heird of CSU, the Summit offers the inside view of the state of the Centennial State’s agriculture industry from Dr. John Stulp, Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Tom Lenz, president of the Unwanted Horse Coalition, an alliance of organizations and individuals whose aim is to develop thoughtful answers to the issues surrounding surplus horses. The UHC’s “Own Responsibly” campaign is gaining momentum nationwide not only as a descriptive catchphrase but also as a framework for creating a sustainable horse industry.

There will also be time during the Summit for open discussion on other key issues pertinent to the horse industry. Organization leaders can sign up to attend by calling (303) 292-4981 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . There is no cost to participate; please reserve by January 4. The Summit will be held at the Holiday Inn, Denver Central (I-25 at I-70).

But 2008 is just getting started…

March 14-16 finds the first Rocky Mountain Horse Expo of the year, in Denver. With the acquisition of additional arena space, the Denver event expands to bring more horse events to more horse enthusiasts. Fine clinicians and expert speakers; top shopping; private treaty horse sales and showcase; and breed, stallion & mare demonstrations fill the program—but that’s not the whole show.

The RMHE hosts the 4th annual Rocky Mountain Trail Riders Conference,  and brings genuine cowboys in to compete at real ranch work at the inaugural Denver Championship Ranch Rodeo, sanctioned by the WRCA and produced by the legendary Harry Vold Rodeo Company.

Looking forward, the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo brings lively competition to the Vail/Eagle Valley, May 30-June 1 where Craig Cameron will host the Extreme Cowboy Race, and Saturday night’s feature will be the WRCA Ranch Rodeo. The new Southwest Horse Expo, September 19-21 in Ignacio, CO, opens a full weekend with a hotly contested Horse Judging Competition, sponsored by FFA.

For more information about the CHDA, visit www.CHDA.org or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . For Horse Expo information, schedules, rodeo entries, booth and stall reservations, check www.RockyMountainHorseExpo.com or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . A central phone number puts you in touch with all you need to know about these 2008 events. Call (303) 292-4981 and find yourself in the heart of “Colorado Horse” country.