Saturday, March 08 2014 / Published in What's Happenin'

The Colorado Horse Park Announces 2014 Calendar of Events

Parker, CO- March 4, 2014-The Colorado Horse Park (CHP) offers the opportunity to participate in and support world-class equestrian sports. Amateur, junior and Olympic athletes compete in multiple disciplines at the state-of-the art facility each year, making it one of the most important equestrian centers in North America.

Andrea Caudill and Haidaseeker Playboy. Photo by Sue Weakley

With the wide range of competitions and clinics, CHP, the largest horse park west of the Mississippi, has something for everyone. Enjoy all that CHP has to offer, including top-of-the line GGT footing, a fun and competitive atmosphere and one of the equestrian world’s most scenic settings with beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains.

The Colorado Horse Park is pleased to announce the 2014 calendar of events for upcoming horse shows, educational and community events.

John Pearce and Johnny B Good. Photo by Carrie Wirth

2014 Colorado Horse Park Schedule:

March 15-16	Hunter/Jumper	CHP “Marches On” CHJA Show
March 22-23	Hunter/Jumper	The Wild Ranch Spring Challenge
April 12-13	Hunter/Jumper	KSMS Welcome to Spring
April 18-19	Educational	Buddy Brown Clinic
April 19	Eventing	Eventing Derby
April 24-27	Hunter/Jumper	CHP Spring Warm Up I
April 26-27	Dressage	Two White Feet Benefitting Sense of Security
April 26-27	Hunter/Jumper	CHP “No More Snow” CHJA Show
May 1-4	Hunter/Jumper	CHP Spring Warm Up II
May 3-4	Hunter/Jumper	Meridian’s Jump into Summer
May 3-4	Educational	Brian Sabo Clinic
May 9-10	Educational	Diane Carney Jumper/Hunter/Equitation Clinic
May 17-18	Hunter/Jumper	In Stride Inc.’s May Madness
May 24-May 25	Educational	James Atkinson Clinic
May 30-June 1	Dressage	High Prairie Dressage I, II, and III
May 31-June 1	Hunter/Jumper	KSMS’s Jump Into June CHJA Show
May 31-June 1	Eventing	CHP Horse Trials
June 4-8	Hunter/Jumper	Summer in the Rockies I
June 11-15	Hunter/Jumper	Summer in the Rockies II
June 18-22	Hunter/Jumper	Summer in the Rockies III
July 2-6	Hunter/Jumper	Summer in the Rockies IV
July 9-13	Hunter/Jumper	Summer in the Rockies V
July 16-20	Hunter/Jumper	Summer in the Rockies VI
August 1-3	Dressage	Dressage in the Rockies I, II, and III
August 4-8	Educational	EAP Clinic with Julie Winkle
August 22-24 August 23-24	Eventing Hunter/Jumper	Colorado Horse Park CCI**, Training Three-Day and Horse Trials Meridian Riding Club Summer’s End
August 30-31	Hunter/Jumper	Gold Crest Stables Summerfest
September 6	Additional	Bijou Springs Hunt Pair Pace
September 17-21	Dressage	RMDS Sport Horse Championships
September 25-28	Hunter/Jumper	Colorado Fall Finals
September 27-28	Hunter/Jumper	The Wild Ranch’s Fall Challenge

Carson Grisham and Woodland’s Blue Haze. Photo by Mary Adelaide Brakenridge

About the Colorado Horse Park

Celebrating its 21^th Anniversary, the Colorado Horse Park was founded by visionary Helen Krieble who acknowledged the need for a high-volume horse show and horse boarding facility to serve Colorado. The Colorado Horse Park welcomes more than 35,000 visitors per year and hosts over 40 competitions annually. CHP features a derby arena designed by Olympic-designer Linda Allen and a cross-country course designed by Olympic Gold Medalist, David O’Connor. There are 300 permanent stalls with capacity to house more than 1,000.

Darlene McInnes and Warlord.
Photo by Mary Adelaide Brakenridge

The picturesque property, located only minutes from the town of Parker, hosts international equestrian events in multiple disciplines. Visitors enjoy the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountain surroundings and access to miles of trails and open space. The Colorado Horse Park is committed to supporting equestrian education and amateur athletics, preserving open space, fundraising for local charities and supporting the community.

Visit CHP at: http://coloradohorsepark.com/

To access the schedule: http://coloradohorsepark.com/events

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