Pictures and article by Ken & Charlene Krone The nearly one ton buffalo tilted his head toward my horse and me. Below his sharp pointed horns, I could see one eye roll back in its socket as he warily studied us. Bison may look like bulky awkward creatures, but they …
Read MoreOld Bits: Ride With Bison, Camp With Cowboys – May 2002
“A Ride to Remember” AQHA RIDE ’97 in Easton, WA On June 21,1997, riders and horse enthusiasts from all over our country converged on the first of a series of trail rides organized by the AQHA. Ride ’97 is a benefit ride for all horse people, all disciplines and all …
Welcome to the 1st article from our archives! This was from our very first magazine, December 1995 Old Bits: Blanketing Tips By Barb Reilly, Whatcom Farmer’s Co-op When measuring your horse for a blanket, measure from the center of the chest, around the side, to the center of the tail. …
Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 4; Notes: A horse in Pierce County has tested positive for equine influenza. For more information about Equine Influenza go to https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Outside%20Linked%20Documents/DiseaseFactsheet_EquineInfluenza_FINAL-Cobranded.pdf; All information is sourced from http://equinediseasecc.org/alerts/outbreaks NW Horse SourceThe Northwest Horse Source is an independently owned and …
Read MoreNovember 25, 2020 – Equine Influenza in Pierce County, WA
Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 2; Number Suspected: 2; Number Exposed: 5; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Notes: A boarding facility in Pierce County is under a voluntary after two horses has tested positive for equine influenza. The owner and private vet are currently monitoring the situation. For …
Read MoreNovember 24, 2020 – Equine Influenza in Pierce County, WA
AHP Interview with Ashley Avis, Director of Black Beauty Images courtesy of Disney Who doesn’t love a good horse movie? This movie captured my heart from the beginning. I was pleased to see it has appeal for a mature audience as well as children. The movie’s director, Ashley Avis, wanted …
Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Notes: A horse at a private facility in Pierce County has tested positive for Pigeon Fever. For more information about Pigeon Fever go to https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Documents/PIGEON%20FEVER_Finals.pdf; All information is sourced from http://equinediseasecc.org/alerts/outbreaks NW Horse SourceThe Northwest Horse …
Read MoreNovember 20, 2020 – Pigeon Fever in Pierce County, WA
December 1, 2020 Click Here to add us to your calendar! Why Back Country Horsemen of America? Spread the word! Encourage your friends and family to join you in creating a real impact on December 1st by sharing what our mission means to you and why you support our …
Source: Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 5; Age: 5; Gender: Mare; Breed: Paint; Onset of Clinical Signs: 11/9/2020;Â Clinical Signs: Nasal Discharge; Confirmation Date: 11/10/2020; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Undervaccinated; Notes: A facility in Clackamas County is under a voluntary quarantine after a horse has tested positive …
Read MoreNovember 19, 2020 – Strangles in Clackamas County, OR
Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed:Â 1; Number Exposed: 66; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Age: 14;Â Gender:Â Gelding;Â Breed:Â American Saddlebred; Onset of Clinical Signs:Â 11/13/2020; Clinical Signs:Â Afebrile, Urine Dribbling, Unable to Evacuate bladder; Confirmation Date:Â 11/18/2020;Â Horse Status:Â Affected And Alive;Â Vaccination Status:Â Vaccinated; Notes:Â Facility quarantine only. For more information about EHM go to https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Outside%20Linked%20Documents/DiseaseFactsheet-EHM_Update%20Cobranded%20.pdf All information …
Read MoreNovember 19, 2020 – Equine Herpesvirus-Neurologic in Los Angeles County, CA
