Celeste Leilani of Wild Magic LLC – Healing Horses and Humans through Structural Integration

Photos by Julia Ann Photography

Article by Celeste Leilani with Kim Roe   When Celeste Leilani of Wild Magic LLC was introduced to equine bodywork ten years ago, she was quite the skeptic. That soon changed. Celeste grew up as a competitive rider-turned-trainer in a culture where equine bodywork was never done, much less talked about. But the results from that first session a decade ago changed her skepticism to …

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September 22, 2020 – West Nile Virus in Stanislaus County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Age: 1; Gender: Mare; Breed: Thoroughbred (TB); Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/16/2020; Clinical Signs: Ataxia, Depression, Leaning, Reluctant to move, Painful to palpation of distal neck; Confirmation Date: 9/21/2020; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated; Notes: For more information about WNV go to https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Outside%20Linked%20Documents/DiseaseFactsheet_WNV.pdf;   All information is sourced from  http://equinediseasecc.org/alerts/outbreaks Northwest …

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September 22, 2020 – Equine Influenza in King and Spokane County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture King County Number Confirmed: 1; Notes: A private facility in King County is under a voluntary quarantine after a horse has tested positive for Equine Influenza.; Spokane County Number Confirmed: 1; Notes: A private facility in Spokane County is under a voluntary quarantine after …

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Smoke Coping Strategies

Minimizing exercise and maximizing hydration are keys to preventing smoke's harmful effects.

Smoke from wildfires in the West had made its way to the East Coast of America and has hit Europe. Speculation that it will circumnavigate the globe is sadly realistic. That smoke is as bad for horses’ health as it is for people. Here’s a primer on smoke and tips …

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Annual Conference Promises Great Returns – Conference Features 24 Mounted Workshops

Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) promotes excellence in safety and education by certifying riding instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences, and publishing educational resources. Visit our new website, www.CHA.Horse, for more information. Region One covers the great Northwest, including Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Montana, Oregon and Washington. This summer has given …

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Donate to Certified Horsemanship Association’s Online Silent Auction

Reach over 12,000 equine facility managers and riding instructors with the Certified Horsemanship Association’s Online Silent Auction. Certified Horsemanship Association needs your donations today for an online silent Auction we are hosting this October in conjunction with our Virtual CHA International Conference, annual meeting, and awards ceremony. If you have …

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Keep Colors True and Leather Soft with Farnam® Leather New® Total Care 2 in 1

When you want your true colors to shine, look for a cleaner and conditioner that keeps all of your leather soft, supple, and looking brand-new. Farnam™, your partner in horse care, is pleased to introduce Leather New® Total Care 2 in 1, a convenient new leather cleaner and conditioner in …

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September 3, 2020 – West Nile Virus Glenn County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Age: 2; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/29/2020;  Clinical Signs: Dragging pelvic limb, drooping eyelids, head drop, stiff hindquarters; Confirmation Date: 9/2/2020; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Not Reported; Notes: None;   All information is sourced from  http://equinediseasecc.org/alerts/outbreaks Northwest Horse SourceThe Northwest Horse Source is an independently …

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Long Toes, Negative Angles, and Sole Depth – Maintaining Proper Hoof Angles for Horse Soundness

Farrier Seth Noble evaluates a client’s horse. Photo compliments of Seth Noble

Most athletic horses are asked to put significant force on their hind end. Activities such as sliding stops, piaffe, and jumping require strength and stability of the hind quarters. One big key to success in managing any athletic horse is understanding and maintaining proper hoof angles. This is just as …

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Horse Brain, Human Brain The Neuroscience of Horsemanship

Horsemanship of every kind depends on mutual interaction between equine and human brains. When we understand the function of both, we can learn to communicate with horses on their terms instead of ours. And, by meeting horses halfway, we not only save valuable training time and improve performance, we achieve …

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