Colorado Horse Development Authority
 The Colorado Horse Development Authority was created by an Act of the
State Legislature is responsible for the collection, distribution, and
program accountability for the Horse Promotion Assessment. The programs
funded by the Colorado Horse Development Authority are designed to stimulate,
by research, education, advertising, and other methods, Colorado’s multi-billion
dollar Horse Industry.
The mission of the Colorado Horse Development Authority is to promote
and sustain the growth and development of the horse industry.
CHDA and the Colorado State University
"CHDA sponsored educational DVD from 2002 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo Youth Judging Contest"
American Horse Council - Colorado Horse Study
What is the Horse Promotion Fee?
On June 1, 1998, Gov. Roy Romer signed SB 98-188 into law. This Colorado
state law requires that the State Board of Livestock Inspection collect
$3.00 on every horse brand inspection performed. All out-of-state horses
that come directly to Colorado for sale are assessed at $0.00.
If I do not want to support Colorado’s horse industry, I can refuse to pay the $3.00 Horse Promotion Fee?
NO! However, if you feel strongly that you do not want to support Colorado’s
horse industry, you can request a full refund within 30 days of your brand
inspection. Your brand inspector can supply you with a refund request
form.
If I buy or sell a lot of horses each year, will I have to pay the $3.00 Horse Promotion Fee?
YES. However, if you buy or sell more than 33 horses in a single calendar
year, you may purchase a Colorado Horse Promotion card for $100. The card
is valid for one year, January to January.
Where does the Horse Promotion Fee money go?
The Colorado State Board of Livestock Inspection collects the money. The
money is then turned over to the Colorado Horse Development Authority
(CHDA). CHDA pays the Colorado State Board of Livestock Inspection a small
administrative fee. The remainder of the money is allocated to important
projects as assigned by the CHDA Board. Please read the other side of
this page to find out more about the CHDA, their goals and financial breakdown.
How is the CHDA Board created?
The CHDA Board consists of 14 individuals, who represent various aspects
of the horse industry as specified by state statute. They are appointed
by the Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture.
How can I get on the CHDA Board?
Application can be made by filling out an application form and submitting
it to the Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture. Call the Colorado Department
of Agriculture at (303)239-4100 to get more information and request an
application form.
Is this Horse Promotion Fee just another way to fund a bureaucracy?
NO! At this time, there is only a ¾ time Executive Director and a ¼ time
clerk staffing the CHDA office. Board members serve on a voluntary basis,
with no compensation.
How do I get more information about the Colorado Horse Promotion Fee and the CHDA?
Contact Brian Kitchen, Executive Director
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