Join us for an in-person Emergency Evacuation Team orientation session at the Standley Lake Library. This orientation will cover the mission of the EET, its history, the phases of an evacuation event, a discussion of the team’s structure and responsibilities, and an overview of the fairgrounds facilities. This orientation session is open to all, including new and prospective volunteers, and former volunteers who wish to return or need a refresher. Since this will not be a hands-on session with live animals, those under the age of 18 are welcome to attend to get a head start and to learn about how they can become involved in the future.

Please fill out an application here before the meeting if possible. We will have paper copies available if you cannot access the application online.

Join Community Equestrian for an Open House to mark the anniversary of the tragic event that killed Griffin and injured his rider, to review the accomplishments of the organization over the past year, and to introduce the Equestrian Bill of Rights, a legislative effort to identify equestrian zones, require access and maintenance of safe infrastructure on equestrian-designated trails and roadways, and adopt the “Pass Wide and Slow” rule on roadways and trails. Click here to download more information.

Our November General Membership Meeting is reserved for the election of our Board members for the coming year.

All current JCHC paid members are highly encouraged to attend and cast votes for the coming year's Board members. You have a voice in the direction of the organization and this is the best way to make your voice heard.

Board meetings are typically held on Zoom. Once confirmed, meeting credentials will be emailed to all JCHC members. Reminder - ALL MEMBERS are invited and encouraged to attend meetings of the JCHC Board of Directors.

We will be joined by Michaela Smith, a Westernaires Red Team rider, for an overview of the upcoming Westernaires Annual Show and insight into the Westernaires experience from the perspective of a Varsity Team rider. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the program and to support the organization by purchasing tickets to the October 19th and 20th shows at the National Western Complex.

Michaela's presentation will be followed by an overview of Jefferson County's Mounted Patrol program and the horse and rider training involved with mounted patrol. The information will be presented by Sergeant Janie Enriquez, Lead Officer of the Jeffco Mounted Patrol Unit.

Enter the Westernaires complex from Indiana Street and proceed to the parking lot on the West side of the Glen Keller Equestrian Center.

Board meetings are typically held on Zoom. Once confirmed, meeting credentials will be emailed to all JCHC members. Reminder - ALL MEMBERS are invited and encouraged to attend meetings of the JCHC Board of Directors.

A fun evening of fundraising to support The Right Step, Inc. - don't walk, gallop to join us for a good cause!

Tickets include a barbeque dinner, games and horse play, silent auction, and conversations with clients, volunteers, and staff.

Beer and Wine available (Cash bar)

Funds raised go to client scholarships and care for our wonderful horses

Click to see further details and to purchase tickets.

West Metro Fire Rescue's annual Family Fire Muster is a community-favorite event aimed at educating people of all ages about the the importance of fire safety, injury prevention, and what to do in case of emergencies with FUN and interactive experiences. JCHC will have a promotional/outreach table at this event. We’ll be handing out information on Emergency Preparedness focusing on equines and large animals. We’ll also be promoting JCHC and recruiting volunteers for the JCHC-EET. Click here for more info.

This month’s speaker will be Christine Remy, Board Chair of The Right Step, an adaptive riding and horsemanship program where clients of all ages with a range of physical, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive disabilities experience freedoms they have never felt before.

General membership meetings are typically held on the first Monday evening of the month. This month’s meeting has been shifted by one week due to the Labor Day holiday.

This is an annual emergency simulation event coordinated by the Jeffco Animal Control Unit to prepare JCART members for various scenarios that may be encountered during an emergency evacuation. All EET managers, volunteers, and prospective volunteers are highly encouraged to attend. The event includes lunch and a post-mortem operational review with the ACU and haulers. Emails with details and an RSVP request will be sent to all current EET volunteers prior to the event. Please email EET@jeffcohorse.com if you not a current volunteer but are interested in joining.

Board meetings are typically held on Zoom. Once confirmed, meeting credentials will be emailed to all JCHC members. Reminder - ALL MEMBERS are invited and encouraged to attend meetings of the JCHC Board of Directors.

This month’s training session will be a discussion of what went well and what we may improve upon in the future, based on feedback from the 113 volunteers who made the recent activation such a success. We would like as many of the volunteers who donated their time to the Quarry and Alexander Mountain fire evacuations to participate as possible. Your candid feedback will only make our team stronger and more effective!

Join the Buffalo Bill Saddle Club for their Annual Poker Ride at Staunton State Park. Proceeds from this year’s ride will benefit Jefferson County Horse Council’s Emergency Evacuation Team. Check in will start at 8am and first riders will depart at 9. This is not a race, and riders are encouraged to take their time and enjoy the scenery and comradery. All riders will gather at 1pm at the end of the ride route for lunch and prizes, including a cash prize for the rider with the best poker hand. Please click here for further information or here to register, become a sponsor, or donate.

“Incident Management Movie Night” - This training session will focus on Incident Command and Management techniques. Our Operations Manager has curated a number of videos for us to view and discuss, which will provide our volunteers with an opportunity to learn some critical aspects of emergency management, beyond the care of our large animal “clients”. EET Managers are strongly encouraged to attend and all volunteers are welcome.

Board meetings are typically held on Zoom. Once confirmed, meeting credentials will be emailed to all JCHC members. Reminder - ALL MEMBERS are invited and encouraged to attend meetings of the JCHC Board of Directors.

Our regular membership meeting for June will NOT take place on 6/3. Instead, we invite all of our members to gather for dinner and conversation at the Fox Hollow Golf Club restaurant in Lakewood. The restaurant’s full menu will be available. This is a self-pay event. Please RSVP to Lisa Woodward at lcw0901@comcast.net.

This training session will focus on the intake, handling, and care of goats during an emergency evacuation. All EET managers and volunteers are encouraged to attend.

Join us for the Annual BBSC Gymkhana on Saturday June 8th. Events begin at 9am. Registration opens at 8. All ages are welcome. Entry fees are $5.00 per class, with a one-time $10.00 office fee for non-members. 4-H Rules apply and all riders 18 years of age and younger must wear a helmet. Click here to download more information.

Join us at the annual Foothills Fire and Rescue Pancake Breakfast fundraiser! There will be fire truck rides and games for the kids, a silent auction, community information, and of course…pancakes. Click here to download the details.

Board meetings are typically held on Zoom. Once confirmed, meeting credentials will be emailed to all JCHC members. Reminder - ALL MEMBERS are invited and encouraged to attend meetings of the JCHC Board of Directors.

Join us for a guided tour of the Westernaires Museum of Western and Riding History, located in the heart of Fort Westernaire in Golden. Our guide will be Karen Kronauge, curator of the museum collection, Westernaires instructor, and President of the Westernaires Alumni Association. Parking will be limited, so please carpool if possible

Board meetings are typically held on Zoom. Once confirmed, meeting credentials will be emailed to all JCHC members. Reminder - ALL MEMBERS are invited and encouraged to attend meetings of the JCHC Board of Directors.

Care and handling for llamas - All EET volunteers are encouraged to attend.

Jefferson County 4-H Council’s Annual tack sale will take place on Saturday, April 13th from 9am until 2pm at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Join us to shop a great selection of tack, clothing, crafts, and accessories. All are welcome and admission is free. Plenty of vendor booths are still available. Please click here to reserve vendor space. Download event flyer.

Agenda TBD. General membership meetings are typically held on the first Monday evening of the month. This month’s meeting has been shifted by one week due to meeting room scheduling availability. All active members and volunteers will receive an email with meeting location and agenda details 7-10 days prior to the meeting.

This year’s parade will begin at Furniture Row at 6th and Kipling and travel west along the 6th Ave. service roads to the Jeffco Fairgrounds. The parade will be followed by a non-denominational Easter service on horseback in the Westernaires Glen Keller Equestrian Center at approximately 11am. Parade staging will begin in the Furniture Row parking lot at 9am and the parade will begin at 10am. Registration is not required and all are invited to attend and participate. No dogs or stallions are allowed. Click here to download the brochure.

Orientation meeting for new EET volunteers. Please plan on attending if you have signed up to be a volunteer but have not yet attended any training sessions.

Board meetings are typically held on Zoom. Once confirmed, meeting credentials will be emailed to all JCHC members. Reminder - ALL MEMBERS are invited and encouraged to attend meetings of the JCHC Board of Directors.

***TENTATIVE*** Topic TBD. Training is open to all current and prospective EET volunteers.