City Of Cheyenne Tells Kiwanis Park Visitors Not To Feed Horses, Keep Dogs Leashed

The City of Cheyenne is reminding visitors to Kiwanis Park not to feed horses on nearby private property and to keep all dogs on a leash

The city has been getting complaints, according to a news release. As a result signs have been posted. The park is located off East Pershing Boulevard in Cheyenne.

The horses are not in the park, but they are nearby on private property. According to the release “Horses can be irresistible and can do a great job of looking sad and hungry, but horses can’t always process the snacks you offer them,” said Jeanie Shrednik, the Parks and Greenway planner for the City. “Feeding someone else’s horses can lead to very serious health issues such as obesity, laminitis, colic, choke, and even poisoning.”

The release also cites safety concerns

“Horses have very big teeth,” Shrednik said. “They may not mean to hurt you, but they might accidentally bite your finger as you hold out that treat. Hand treats can even set off battles between groups of horses or individuals, leading to expensive vet bills.”

Unleashed Dogs Are Also A Problem

Dogs are supposed to be on a leash at all city-owned parks, including Kiwanis Park.

"While you may be 100 percent convinced that your dog won’t do anything spontaneous or harmful, at the end of the day, your dog is an animal who may react instinctively, even if they’re super well-trained,” Shrednik said. “Other dogs enjoying the park may also react negatively to a strange dog that approaches.”