To commemorate the important relationship between veterinarian, owner, and horse, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) invites horse owners to participate in the AAEP’s My Vet Matters Contest by sharing how their veterinarian provides exceptional care of the horse. Beginning June 1, horse owners may submit an online entry …
Jessica Heidemann is a successful eventing trainer in the Pacific Northwest. As a young rider, Jessica had a special horse, French Twist (Frenchie), who passed away this past January. Their story is one of strength, grit, perseverance, and love. For our Performance Horse issue, the Northwest Horse Source thought it …
Read MoreThe Magnificent French Twist – A Mischievous, Athletic Genius and the Woman Who Loved Him
Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed:Â 1; Age:Â 20;Â Gender:Â Gelding;Â Breed:Â Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs:Â 6/19/2020; Clinical Signs:Â Ataxia, Hind limb ataxia, Neurologic Signs- Severe; Confirmation Date:Â 6/26/2020; Horse Status:Â Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status:Â Status Unknown; Notes: For more information go to: Â https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Outside%20Linked%20Documents/DiseaseFactsheet_WNV.pdf All information is sourced from http://equinediseasecc.org/alerts/outbreaks PressNews from the …
Read MoreJune 29, 2020 – West Nile Virus in Amador County, CA
Speaking of Horses TV in partnership with Northwest Horse Source Magazine ~ Introduction ~ I met Wayne Williams of Speaking of Horses at the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo. Wayne has his own radio show and has been the announcer for the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo in …
Read MoreSpeaking of Horses TV in partnership with Northwest Horse Source Magazine
Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Notes: A private facility in Spokane County has been placed under a voluntary quarantine. A purchased horse with upper respiratory signs has been put into isolation and kept separate before entry to the farm.; All information is sourced from http://equinediseasecc.org/alerts/outbreaks PressNews from …
In recent weeks, several figures have been circulated regarding the US horse population. The American Horse Council (AHC) wishes to clarify these statistics to avoid confusion and misunderstanding of the data. There are presently three major organizations that collect and publish data regarding the US horse population, albeit with …
Right now, the John Wayne Pioneer Wagons and Riders are crossing the state virtually on their community excursion from Easton to Idaho.  Each day they are reliving on Facebook the ride using pictures from the last year or two.  I’ve been part of some of these including a planned RTP …
Read MoreJohn Wayne Virtual Ride and bridge repairs – BCHW legislative
Mark and Lee Bolender, founders of the International Mountain Trail Challenge Association (IMTCA), are thrilled to announce that their beloved quarter horse, Sir Rugged Chex, is now a Breyer Model representing the sport of mountain trail. “Checkers” as he is known at home, is the grandson of Rugged Lark, …
Read MoreSir Rugged Chex Selected as First Breyer Horse to Represent Mountain Trail Sport
This spring has been difficult for people who are anxious to get out and enjoy the recreational lands of our beautiful Washington State. We can, however, look forward to better days in the near future, and Back Country Horsemen of Washington (BCHW) continues to move forward in their efforts to …
Read MoreSkagit BCHW Plans Fundraisers – Good Times Ahead at Les Hilde Trailhead in Skagit County
Standlee Premium Products™ introduces Standlee Premium Western Forage® Teff Grass Pellets for horses. These pellets are a soft, high-fiber grass forage with moderate protein content and low sugar/starch content. This forage is a nutritional solution for horses challenged with sugar/starch sensitivities such as those diagnosed with equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), …
Read MoreStandlee Offers Teff Grass Pellets for Special Needs Horses
