Mile High Horse Ranch

08/17/2024

Selling an almost brand new box dump vacuum manufactured by Buddy Trailer. It has a 50’ hose and a Honda motor. Load the box with stall cleanings and dump it in the manure pile. Please email Vanda at [email protected] for more information. Located in Parker, Co.

08/05/2024

So wonderful to have an event at Bayou Gulch back! There was so much hard and hot work that went into bringing this show back and making it the success it was this weekend. Thank you so much to all the people who worked so hard to make it happen and all the officials and volunteers who ran this show in the sweltering heat this weekend. ❤️🐎

07/29/2024

Welcoming Mackensie and her beautiful thoroughbred mare, Sussy, to Mile High Horse Ranch! Mackensie has big eventing aspirations and we’re excited she’s joining the team! Welcome Mackensie and Sussy!

07/27/2024

JUMPFEST '24 II IS COMING THIS SUNDAY, JULY 28TH It's a fun time for the whole family! Come join us! Everyone is welcome! Sign up when you arrive! All details at https://www.platinumfarms.org/

07/26/2024

What a stunning course!

Check out photos of every fence on the Paris Olympics cross-country course in the beautiful grounds of Versailles. The track is designed by Pierre Le Goupil

07/13/2024

Mark your calendars for a fun, stress-free day of jumping.

Reminder: our next Jumpfest is July 28th! Come join the fun!

07/13/2024

Check out your dressage and stadium pictures on Your Horses Photography 2.0. You may have to be friends to see the post but you can also contact her for samples. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GWkxHNMBCwUKvYe/?mibextid=WC7FNe

07/11/2024

One July morning last year, Brittany Foust was bringing horses in from the 30-acre field on her family’s property near the foothills of Boulder, Colorado, when she saw something was seriously wrong with one of the farm’s horses, Hog’s Hollow. 

07/11/2024

Zina Balash Photography

07/09/2024

Mile High riders also had a great weekend! Many of our riders rode one day and volunteered the other- so thank you for putting in that long weekend!
In the Novice B division, Jacquie Schoeggl and Stellaluna (Luna) placed 1st, Carter Saunders and Pretty Penny (Euro) placed 3rd, and Hope Davis and Bella Magia (Hilde) placed 8th, all finishing on their dressage score.
In the Beginner Novice A division, Nicole Dole and 20 year old Tigger Yo Lo (Tiggs) finished in 5th place on their dressage score despite losing a stirrup and having to stop to put it back on in the middle of cross country. Sarah Hinnegan and D.B. Jack (Jack) had a great day, but unfortunately fell victim to the disappearing fence 8 plague in the BN division.
In the Beginner Novice B division, Anna Marek and Deanfield Ice Queen (Elsa- owned by Lynn Klisavage) placed 6th and Anna DeWitt and Sittin Smittin (Aspen) placed 10th, both finishing on their dressage score.
In the Starter A division, Hope Davis and Nouvelle (Fergie) finished in 12th, having some baby horse learning moments on cross country.
Picture credit: Ivy Jones

07/08/2024

And now for the rider pictures. We absolutely loved watching all the amazing riders and horses this weekend. The competition sure was fierce this weekend and you guys did not disappoint. Congratulations to all of you.

07/08/2024

Wow. What an amazing weekend. We are absolutely thrilled that our first recognized horse trials ran as smoothly as it did. This of course is due to the hard work of an incredible team as well as to an amazing outpouring of support from the Area IX community who came out in force to volunteer.
A huge thank you to our fantastic officials and coordinators! Their work was absolutely essential to the success of this event. John Williams designed a beautiful course that rode so well at all levels. Show secretary Heather Peterson organized all entries ahead of time to make sure everything was good to go at the show. Carol Jones did a fantastic job of recruiting, organizing and delegating volunteers so no area was left unmanned. Kayla DeHart and Scott Wehrli were amazing at turning an abundance of information sheets and data into live scores and placings. Vivian Van Buren, aka “the voice of God,” kept cross country running safely and smoothly all weekend. Technical Delegate John Clay spent days before the show ensuring cross country jumps and all other aspects met all specifications, helped to coach jump judges during the show, and overall was a huge positive asset who helped athletes and volunteers alike and ensured the show ran smoothly. Deeda Randle wore several hats this weekend as dressage judge for training, stadium jump judge and president of ground jury and was absolutely essential to ensuring our show ran as smooth as it did. Thank you team!
This show was hugely successful because of our volunteers this weekend. Many Mile High boarders stepped up big time both this week and weekend, going above and beyond. We are so lucky to have such an amazing group of boarders. Many volunteers rode one day and volunteered the other. We recognize that makes for a very long weekend so thank you! Several past boarders and friends also came back to volunteer this weekend, but we also had many volunteers who came out to support who had never been to Mile High before and that’s what makes this Eventing community so special. Thank you so much for your support and help in ensuring the success of this show!

07/08/2024

Congratulations to our Beginner Novice Division B Winners!
1- Dani Cedars Sussman & My Faline
2- Julie Pawlak & Lucky LeDoux
3- Johanna Anderson & Flash of Sheba
4- Celia Baumgartner & Ardeo Wicklow Mountain
5- Catalina Powell & Frosty’s Choice
6- Anna Marek & Deanfield Ice Queen
7- Keeli Turner & Full Medal Detail
8- Ellie Mastrobattista & Roo
9- Kelsey Marosey & Revelation
10- Anna DeWitt & Sittin Smittin

07/08/2024

Congratulations to our Beginner Novice Division A winners!
1- Lauren Fedorczyk & Galicia
2- Annabella Heit & FGF Big Bling Theory
3- Aimee Walters & Incredable Image
4- Claire Kassar & Ultra Violet
5- Nicole Dole & Tigger Yo Lo
6- Jenny Vallner & T Other Guy
7- Melinda Hofmeister & Berklee
8- Kathryn Adler & St Elizabeth Rose
9- Heather DuBois & Elite Impression
10- Sophia Doles & Amador

07/08/2024

Congratulations to our Novice Division B winners!
1- Jacquie Schoeggl & Stellaluna
2- Louis Walker & Get There John
3- Carter Saunders & Pretty Penny
4- Sheridan Raley & Wicked Agenda
5- Damara Mathis & Liebchen
6- Heather DuBois & Veritable
7- Autumn Sorenson & Ms Battlefield
8- Hope Davis & Bella Magia
9- Abby Klawes & Oso Mighty

07/08/2024

Congratulations to our Novice Division A winners!
1- Rochelle Costanza & Eye Candy
2- Emma Sletten & Indigo
3- Jonathan Horowitz & AA Two Face
4- Allison Deveraux Murphy & Weatherbee
5- Darlene McInnes & Jimmy Wofford
6- Chelsea Luedke & Gosh
7- Anne Lowatchie & Midnight Grace
8- Halle Guber & As You Wish
9- Alexandra Jenkins & Peanut

07/07/2024

Reach out to Kathleen Bryan for dressage and stadium pictures.

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07/07/2024

Today was a fantastic day! Thank you to everyone who helped to make this possible. A huge thank you to the volunteers- none of this would be possible without you! Thank you to our officials and organizers who helped to make this event run smoothly today- John Clay, Deeda Randle, Vivian Van Buren, Carol Jones and Heather Peterson. And thank you to the competitors who came out in full to support this new event and went out there with the true spirit of Eventing. You all made this possible. Thank you! Looking forward to tomorrow (and cooler temperatures).

07/07/2024

Congratulations to our Starter Division B winners!
1-Addy Dunlap & Ashes West
2-Sophia Harris & Bonanza on Ice
3-Jessica Dallow & Zoffany
4-Jonathan Horowitz & Suspiros
5-Jessy Bockius & Red Jet
6-Jaime Bortman & Lalani
7-Stacy Whitton & Tricycle
8-Amy Dalrymple & BandfromtheBar
9- Rhya Bowles & Silver Lining
10-Barb Gasper & Carrick Diamond Legacy

07/07/2024

Congratulations to our Starter Division A winners!
1-Sophia Harris & RHM Miss Chic Please
2-Nicole Ackerman & ITT Gift of Gold
3-Elizabeth Parrady & Rebel
4-Bricelyn Koldenhoven & Blue Moon
5-Sophia Harris & All in My Boots
6-Deborah Flipse & Red Wing
7-Jennifer Peck & Courage
8- Allison Deveraux Murphy & Gemini Nuerburgring
9-Tabitha Farrer & Bell Tower Banrion’s Hero
10-Ruth Hufbauer & Tiki Tom

07/07/2024

Congratulations to our Training Division winners!
1- Becca Caulfield & Fernhill Opulence
2-Erin Contino & Handsome Ransom
3-Annie Jones & Carolina PCH
4-Ron Stephens & High Hopes Viking
5-Martha Deeda & High Hopes
6-Abigail Williams & First Class
7-Melinda Hofmeister & Mr. Brigadier
8-Ellie Faust & Lord Nelson
9-Ella Munsat & Lassban Sansa
10-Anna Cummings & Prince Eric

07/06/2024

Cross Country Schooling will be available to competitors after the show ends tomorrow for $20. This includes the water jump! You may sign up and pay at any time tomorrow at the check in table.

07/05/2024

The talented Kathleen Bryan will also be out photographing your rides this weekend. She will be taking photos for both dressage and jumping.

Kathleen has been photographing events for 14 years, including Archer, Spring Gulch, Round Top, Aspen Ridge, Powder Basin, Bayou Gulch CT and more. Checkout her website at https://www-yourhorses-photography.redframe.com/page/home/?.

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Stay tuned for how you can access your photos after the event.

The photos below are samples of Kathleen’s horse photography.

07/04/2024

Special Award for Mile High Horse Trials:

I’m pleased to announce we will be giving a special award to the oldest horse to finish on their dressage score this weekend.

The incredible Jenny Slade has agreed to donate a portrait of your special horse that you can frame and keep forever.

This award is in memory of boarder Jodi Green’s horse Carbon Copy (CC) who in her last year at the ripe age of 27, finished on her dressage score in 5 shows and was CCC Beginner Novice Champion in 2017. This award seeks to celebrate all the older horses with huge hearts that refuse to quit.

The winner of this award will be announced after the show ends and we’ve determined the winner.

I will be going based on the year of birth listed on the entry. Let me know if that is not correct.

If you’re still reading because this applies to you, let’s celebrate your older horses (over 15) who will be competing this weekend by posting their age, name and anything else you’d like to say about them in the comments below.
Edit: It seems I can't figure out how to let visitors post pictures on this business page. If you'd like to share a photo of your golden superstar, feel free to message me their picture and I can post it under your comment.

07/04/2024

The fantastic Zina Balash will be our photographer for cross country this weekend! Look for her out on course and then make sure to follow her page to relive the memories and purchase your favorites when the photos are posted.

She will be posting images as she finishes editing each division on her website - www.zbalash.zenfolio.com - pictures will all be featured by division, as well as in a gallery labeled "Mile High Horse Ranch Horse Trials.”

Below are some of her photos taken previously at Mile High.

07/03/2024

Some logistics for this weekend (information is included in your packet as well):

Check in and course walking will be open from 3-6pm on Friday.

Course maps will show warm-up areas, water sources, trailer parking, port-o-potties and the horse walking path.
-Dressage warm-up is in indoor arena (walk in with your horse through the north door- not through the barn. Please yell “door!”). As your time approaches, you may finish your warm-up next to the dressage ring in the grass.
-Both stadium jumping and XC jumping warm-up is located next to the jump arena. XC jump entrance will be at the bottom of the hill by the road (finishers will be coming through the main gate to the field).
-Please no horses in front of the barn at any time. Horses should take the scenic route marked on the map, past the manure pile west and then north of the barn.
-We have water sources but none are super close to the trailer parking- we encourage you to bring your own water.

Parking:
-Trailers will park in the upper pasture- drive past the barn and up past the dressage ring
-Volunteers may park by the barn. We encourage jump judges to bring their cars out to the cross country field for judging.
-Spectator parking will be in different areas. Please save the spaces next to the barn for volunteers. A parking director will help you find your spot.

Other:
-Please only lunge in the upper pasture where trailers are parked
-Dogs must be on a short leash at all times and please pick up after them.
-Thank the volunteers- without them, this wouldn’t be possible.
-Have a fun day and a safe ride at Mile High!

07/03/2024

Ride times for this weekend were emailed to competitors, but here is the link on Event Entries. You can access ride times, start list with forms and fees still needed, an order to go and judges/ring times.

https://evententries.com/

You may begin checking in and walking the course from 3pm-6pm on Friday.

07/02/2024

Do you know your dressage test for Mile High?
Training- Test A
Novice- Test B
Beginner Novice- Test B
Starter/ Intro- Starter Test

Links to tests on our website: http://www.milehighhorseranch.com/PairPace.html

07/01/2024

Mile High Horse Ranch’s Inaugural Event is almost here! Thank you to all of you who have signed up to compete and to volunteer!

We could still use some more volunteers. Today, help is needed for general set up, Wednesday for stadium set up. Saturday we just could use a couple more volunteers but Sunday we have a few more slots to fill. Even if you can help out for a short time, your help is invaluable.

These hours count for year-end awards for CCC! Volunteers earn one free schooling at Mile High!

Sign up at: http://www.eventingvolunteers.com/ (Yes, you need to create a login. No, its not hard.) Or contact Lynn for set up this week or Carol for fill-in shifts.

Thank you! Looking forward to seeing you all this weekend!!! 🏅🐎❤️

05/20/2020