Willfully Guided: An Interview with Jenna McGrath

Photo Courtesy Jenna McGrath

Animal Communicator Translates Horses’ Emotions Interview by Allison Trimble As a middle-aged woman with a lifetime in horses, I’ve accumulated a barnful of geriatric performance horses, most of whom I spent years training and showing. My favorite horse, Playboy (Smokums Playlena), has been struggling this year and we’ve nearly lost …

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Outbreak Alerts: May 29, 2023 Strangles in Clackamas County, OR

Potomac Horse Fever

Source: Attending Veterinarian Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: 1Number Exposed: 20Comments: Confirmed case attended horse show out of county within last 2-3 weeks. Boarding barn under voluntary quarantine with no horses allowed in or out until outbreak cleared. For more information go to:  https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://www.nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

Small Farm Makeover: 3 Steps to Prepare for Disasters

Make sure your horses are practiced and comfortable loading and hauling before an emergency arrives.

Be Organized for Action in Case of an Emergency Disasters can happen anytime, anywhere, and it’s in your best interest to be prepared in advance. There are three primary focus areas that can assist you in preparing: build a kit, make a plan, and stay informed. These three practices can …

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Outbreak Alerts: May 22, 2023 – Vesicular Stomatitis in Riverside County, CA

Potomac Horse Fever

Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 2 Number Suspected: 2Number Exposed: UnknownComments: Since the last situation report (5/17/2023), there have been 15 new VSV-affected equine premises identified (4 confirmed positive, 11 suspect) in California. One new county (Riverside County) has become a confirmed VSV-positive county. To date, …

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Outbreak Alerts: May 23, 2023 Strangles in Cowlitz County, WA

Potomac Horse Fever

Source: State Vet Office Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: Returned from training in OR and had lump under jaw. When vet examined, it had drained and is doing well. For more information, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://www.nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts