Colorado Safe Horse

04/10/2026

Are you prepared to evacuate your animals in an emergency?

Wildfire season can move fast—and having a plan for your livestock and pets is critical. 🐴🐐🐖🐓

South Metro Fire Rescue Risk Reduction Specialists are hosting a Ranch Ready: Wildfire & Livestock Preparedness class to help you get ready before it matters most.

Learn about:
✔️ Evacuation planning
✔️ Preparing animals with or without a trailer
✔️ What to do before, during, and after a wildfire
✔️ How to pack and prepare quickly
📅 April 14th
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 9195 E. Mineral Ave., Centennial, CO
💻 Virtual option available
Don’t wait until it’s too late—take steps now to protect your animals and your property.

RSVP to receive the virtual link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQJiIPVfFSzkYH4hhqywXLl7NUIdHoxMM8b_pItfCAacB4MA/viewform

04/10/2026

Come join us for this fun Spring clinic!

https://www.ironorchidequestrian.com/event-details/sensibilities-obstacle-clinic-3

04/10/2026

Very good advice.

Never Buy a Dog When You're Drunk! 🙂

04/10/2026

We like to share educational opportunities being offered throughout the metro area.

Hopefully some of you can make it out to this one offered at Jax!

Please note that this clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29th. Please call Jax to confirm date and time.

04/09/2026

The weather is going to be great!

04/09/2026

Our area remains in a Stage 1 Burn Ban. Each county and the national forest have slightly different requirements, but they all share bans on open burning, limits on smoking outside, and bans on fireworks. Your awareness strengthens the entire community.

Jeffco Stage 1: https://www.jeffcosheriffco.gov/safety/wildland-fire/fire-restrictions/guide -legal-details

Clear Creek Stage 1: https://www.co.clear-creek.co.us/AlertCenter.aspx?AID=Stage-1-Fire-Restrictions-for-Clear-Cree-185

04/09/2026

Big work today!! Be sure to sign up for the Annual Spring Fling 5K Poker Ride, Run, Hike, Walk on April 25th!

04/09/2026

A Growing Concern in Jefferson County: Not Every “E-Bike” Is Legally an E-Bike

The Sheriff's Office is seeing a sharp increase in young riders using electric vehicles that may look like e-bikes but are actually much more powerful.

Many of these vehicles are marketed online as “e-bikes,” but once you check the specs, they exceed the 750-watt legal limit and are classified as motor vehicles under Colorado law.

The concern is not legal e-bikes. It is e-motos, high-powered electric motorcycles disguised as bicycles. Some manufacturers even add non-functional pedals to make them appear compliant. In reality, these vehicles often have motors ranging from 1,000 to 6,000+ watts and can reach speeds of 30 to 65+ mph.

What parents should know before buying:
• If the motor is over 750 watts, it is not a legal e-bike in Colorado
• 750W to 4,476W vehicles may be classified as low-power electric vehicles and require a driver’s license, insurance, and registration
• Vehicles over 4,476W are classified as motorcycles and require a motorcycle endorsement, plus licensing, insurance, and registration
• Riders can face fines, and unregistered vehicles may be impounded
• Adults who knowingly allow, aid, or encourage a minor to illegally operate a vehicle may face criminal charges, including Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, a class 1 misdemeanor

Not every “e-bike” is actually an e-bike. Before you buy, check the wattage and know what the law requires.

For more information on e-bikes and electric vehicles, visit our website linked in the first comment below. 👇

04/09/2026

The Grand County Sheriff's Office reminds the public of the importance of 9-1-1 education and how the efficient use of it aids emergency response in times of crisis. The public should call 9-1-1 for immediate medical, fire or police emergencies.

Call If You Can, Text If You Can’t: The service benefits individuals (or persons) who are deaf, hard of hearing or in a situation where they cannot speak and make a voice call. However, a traditional voice call, if possible, is still the best way to reach emergency services.

Know Your Location: Wireless calls to 9-1-1 provide location information, but 9-1-1 Dispatchers may need more specific information. Be prepared to provide detailed information on where you are so that help can get to you as quickly as possible.

Stay Calm and Don’t Hang Up: Stay on the line so you can provide any necessary information or assistance to the 9-1-1 Dispatcher. Even if you accidentally call 9-1-1, do not hang up. Inform the Dispatcher that you dialed accidentally and that there is no emergency.

Waiting for First Responders: Follow any instructions the 9-1-1 Dispatcher gives you while waiting for first responders to arrive. If it is nighttime, turn on the lights to help make it easier for responders to find your location.

Sheriff Brett Schroetlin emphasized, “You don’t wake up in the morning thinking you are going to call 9-1-1. However, should you have to, it may be the most important call you ever make. In an emergency, seconds matter; being knowledgeable and prepared can make all the difference.”

Grand County Colorado’s non-emergency phone number for Dispatch (970) 725-3311 is good to have saved in your phone. Always call 911 if you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency.

04/08/2026

Poker Ride & XC Schooling this coming weekend! The weather is going to be beautiful! Perfect to dust off the winter cobwebs and start the season of Eventing and Trail Riding!

Parking & Festivities in The Colorado Horse Park Eastern Complex - 1/2 mile east of 7375 Bayou Gulch Road, Parker, Colorado 80134 (north side of road, east end of white plank fence at crosswalk).

Saturday, Poker Ride! Poker Ride for all ages and shapes of saddles! Just a fun trail ride around BGOS, jumps optional! $50 per rider includes one hand and lunch, $30 for kids, $25 for extra hands, $20 for lunch!

**Bring your current Coggins and Vaccine Paperwork with you to be checked!**
830am Registration Table opens
930-1130am Riders out enjoying ride in BGOS collecting their hands
1130am All hands turned in
1130am-1230pm Lunch
1230 Winners announced!
1-3pm XC Schooling.

Sunday XC Schooling Starter-Novice, WATER not open yet
>$50 per horse
>Bring your current Coggins and Vaccine Paperwork with you!
>Registration Table open at 9am, XC Schooling 10am-3pm

Sign up and pay at: https://forms.gle/mbKLzKSpFZthwwEN9

Email bayougulchosi@gmail.com with any questions - we can't wait to see you out there!