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• Therapeutic riding center in Pueblo West will close Play Video

  March 7, 2013 9:57 PM

  It's a place known for helping those with disabilities. Now the Therapeutic Riding and Education Center in Pueblo West, also known as TREC, is closing down. "There's something magical between human beings and horses," said David Russell, TREC Vice-Chairman. Horses have a way of helping those with disabilities.... more »

• Owners abandoning livestock as hay prices skyrocket

  November 12, 2012 9:47 PM

  COLORADO SPRINGS- The Humane Society for the Pikes Peak Region is preparing to see an increase in the number of animal abuse cases as hay prices continue to rise. Like many farmers and ranchers, Verne Bixler is constantly in search of new suppliers to haul hay into the region.... more »

• Park County horses seized over lack of care

  February 24, 2012 4:42 PM

  FAIRPLAY, Colo. (AP) - The owners of six horses are facing animal cruelty charges after the horses were seized by authorities for lack of care. The Park County Sheriff's Office says it got a complaint that a horse had died at the Echo Valley Ranch. The cause of death was... more »

• Abuse suspect received probation in two previous cases Play Video

  January 10, 2012 7:57 PM

  The Pueblo County woman who had more than 60 animals taken from her property has a history of animal abuse. Valeria Harris, 55, has pleaded guilty on two previous occasions for animal cruelty, but this latest case is certainly the largest. Investigators reported not finding any food or water... more »

• Over 60 animals taken from Pueblo County ranch Play Video

  January 10, 2012 12:47 AM

  55 year old Valerie Harris of Boone is in a Pueblo County jail cell, facing felony animal cruelty charges in one of the worst cases authorities have ever come across. "The conditions were deplorable." explains Joe Stafford, the Pikes Peak Humane Society's Regional Director of Animal Law Enforcement On... more »

• Plane flies near chopper in wild horse roundup

  September 17, 2011 7:26 PM

  CORTEZ, Colo. (AP) - Federal officials say a small plane flew dangerously close to a helicopter that was rounding up wild horses in southwest Colorado, prompting authorities to postpone the roundup for a day. The Cortez Journal reports the incident occurred Friday about 75 miles south of Grand Junction.... more »

• Horse quarantine orders lifted

  July 6, 2011 8:29 AM

  DENVER (AP) - All the hold and quarantine orders issued to prevent the spread of a potentially horse virus have been lifted in Colorado. State agriculture officials say that equine herpesvirus has been contained in the state. No new cases have been confirmed since May 20. Horses traveling... more »

• More horses in Colorado may have fatal disease

  May 17, 2011 4:00 PM

  More horses might have a potentially fatal horse disease in Northern Colorado. The Colorado Department of Agriculture says that Equine Herpesvirus(EHV-1) was confirmed in two horses that live on separate properties in Weld County; those properties have been quarantined. Now 4 other horses are starting to show clinical signs... more »

• 2 Colo. horses quarantined with virus after show

  May 14, 2011 1:22 PM

  LAKEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Colorado agriculture officials have quarantined two horse locations after horses contracted equine herpes after attending a horse show in Ogden, Utah. One of the horses had to be euthanized, and the other is under observation. The Greeley Tribune reports that two Weld County horse locations... more »

• All the pretty horses

  April 30, 2011 10:16 PM

  The Mark Reyner Stables in Colorado Springs have a new addition on their property -- an indoor riding facility, which houses the non-profit Colorado Springs Therapeutic Riding Center. The center specializes in offering horse-based therapy riding programs for kids and adults living with physical, emotional, or cognitive disabilities to... more »

• BLM wants to set up wild horse sanctuaries

  March 29, 2011 2:36 PM

  CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is seeking proposals to set up wild horse sanctuaries amid controversy over the agency's handling of these icons of the range. The BLM said Tuesday it will provide up to $40 million over five years to establish wild horse... more »

• CSU vets: all livestock should get rabies vaccine

  November 30, 2010 3:01 PM

  Colorado State University veterinarians say that now rabies vaccinations aren't just for dogs and cats, they are now recommending that livestock be vaccinated for rabies due to an increased number of infected skunks in the state. While bats have spread rabies in Colorado for many years, rabies spread through... more »

• Colorado BLM plans roundup of 138 wild horses

  September 15, 2010 9:10 AM

  The U.S. Bureau of Land Management says it will gather an estimated 138 wild horses in northwest Colorado and place most of them up for adoption. The BLM says the horses southwest of Meeker are outside an area designated for managing wild horses. The roundup is set for... more »

• California delays Bo Derek confirmation to horse board

  August 26, 2010 8:36 AM

  The California state Senate has delayed confirming actress Bo Derek to a commission that oversees horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering at racetracks in California. A spokeswoman for Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg says the delay comes because the Democrat from Sacramento wants more time to consider all four... more »

• Five horses seized

  July 1, 2010 3:21 PM

  The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region executed a warrant and seized 5 horses Wednesday from two different parties sharing a property in Fountain. According to the Humane Society there are a total of 3 adult horses and 2 foals in poor condition. Responding to a call from... more »

• 8 Horses killed in suspicious Colorado barn fire

  May 10, 2010 9:48 AM

  A suspicious barn fire killed eight horses near Commerce City. Commerce police spokesman Lt. Dennis Moon says the barn was engulfed in flames when the South Adams County Fire Department arrived Sunday afternoon. He says the horses and several chickens were killed, but a number of other animals... more »

• This weekends Horse Expo is a must go for horse lovers

  March 9, 2010 1:56 PM

  The annual Rocky Mountain Horse Expo will take place this weekend at the National Western Complex in Denver. The event hosted by the Colorado Horse Council starts Friday, March 12th and boasts many horse experts that will cover a multitude of equine related subjects from breaking a colt to veterinary... more »

• San Diego selling police horses online to save money

  February 4, 2010 7:27 PM

  Colorado Springs is not the only city that is making tough budget decisions. San Diego is selling off their mounted patrol unit. This week the highly trained police horses and all their tack were put in an online auction to help raise money for the cash-strapped city. Selling the horses... more »