No matter when you started reading this column, which could be today or maybe you read The Colorado Corral monthly, the New Year is a great time to refresh what we are here for.  YOU! 

The Article:  Every month The Colorado Corral in print intends to help you get to know your local horse community a little better.  It matters not if you have your own horse, or ever want to.  The articles seek to entertain, educate and maybe even challenge horse lovers of all kinds.  Do you know someone or something in our horse community you want to know more about?  Send  your suggestions to heather@coloradocorral.com.

The Calendar:  Throughout the year, the bottom of the facing page keeps a monthly schedule of events.  Local events dominate the calendar in the busy months, while the winter months hold all sorts of thrilling events going on nationally.  Perhaps an idea for a horsey road trip?  Absolutely!  This month don’t forget about THE NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW RODEO AND HORSE SHOW – there is something for everyone with all shapes and sizes of the horse family – see the full schedule at www.nationalwestern.com.  If you are involved in a horse event, let us put it on the calendar!  We want it to be a success by reaching all of the interested horse people.   Just contact me or Kathryn Hoffman at Pine Country Feed at www.pinecountryfeed.com.

The Events:  The Colorado Corral has a variety of things to do for riders...  Trail Rides - Come join other local horse people for a trail ride every two weeks during the prime riding months at a variety of our local parks.  The Colorado Corral Ranch Race – This has become a very popular fun local event.  With detailed information on the website, this is an entertaining, educational time for all levels of horses and riders.  We always welcome sponsors and hosts!

The Website:  The Colorado Corral has an online sister that is updated daily in the busy months.  The website is the place to go for the latest calendar; pictures of our events like trail rides and the Ranch Race; open riding information; resources; book lists; facts; tips; detailed information about The Colorado Corral Ranch Race or events that locals may be attending together like Pair Paces and trail rides.  Contact me if you would like to be added to an email list for trail rides, the ranch race or pair paces – go to www.coloradocorral.com.

Enjoy these pictures of your neighbors enjoying events put on by The Colorado Corral!  Keep in touch and help us to serve you and your local horse community!  See you at the Stock Show - Heather McWilliams © 2011. heather@coloradocorral.com.