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Photos by Alayne BlickleBuild an Outdoor Wash Rack – Tips for Happy Horse Bathing Outside
Outdoor wash racks are a 3-season way to hose off or bathe your horse while... -
High Insulin and Fat Horses – Does Obesity Lead to High Insulin or is it the Other Way Around?
Article by Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD for ECIR Group Easy keepers and overweight horses and... -
Old Bits: Horses 101, Balanced Saddling
by Darleen Finnigan To become a “balanced rider,” you must be able to saddle your... -
Outbreak Alert: April 23, 2021 – Strangles in Los Angeles County, CA & Asotin County, WA
Source: Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Age: 12;... -
Outbreak Alert: April 17, 2021 – Equine Influenza in Clackamas County, OR
Source: Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1;; Number Exposed: 10; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Age: 15;... -
Photo by Kim RoeProduct Review: Handozer Leveling Drag – Inexpensive Tool Proves Useful for Arena Maintenance
A year ago, I started looking for a new arena harrow. For years I’d used... -
Outbreak Alert: April 8, 2021 – Equine Herpesvirus-Neurologic in Santa Clara County, CA
Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 91; Facility Type:... -
Outbreak Alert: April 2, 2021 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic Los Angeles County, CA
Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: Not Reported; Number... -
Wolf teeth are relatively small teeth of variable shapes and sizes that erupt in front of the first premolars. They are most commonly located on the upper jaw. Photo by Mary DeloreyWhat are Wolf Teeth in Horses? Most Trainers Recommend Removal Before Training Begins
Wolf teeth are relatively small teeth of variable shapes and sizes that erupt in front... -
Outbreak Alert: March 30, 2021 – Pigeon Fever in King County, WA
Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Notes: A horse... -
Outbreak Alert: Pigeon Fever in Spokane County, WA
Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Notes: A horse on... -
Old Bits: Horses 101, Learning to Ride without an Instructor
Part One – Grooming Your Horse Darleen Finnigan This is doing it the hard way!... -
Outbreak Alert: March 25, 2021 – Equine Influenza in Whatcom County, WA
Source: State Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 6; Number Exposed: 7; Facility Type: Boarding... -
Outbreak Alert: March 24, 2021 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Santa Clara County, CA
Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: Unknown; Facility Type:... -
Outbreak Alert: March 19, 2021 – Equine Influenza in Clackamas County, OR
Source: Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 2; Number Suspected: 2; Number Exposed: 4; Facility Type: Private... -
Outbreak Alert: March 16, 2021 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Sonoma County, CA
Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 40; Facility Type:... -
Photo by Allison TrimbleBuying Acreage – Considerations for Farm Purchases
Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned homeowner, it’s good to revisit topics... -
Outbreak Alert: March 10, 2021 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Los Angeles, CA
Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 45; Facility Type:... -
Ask The Expert: Previously Foundered Mare Suddenly Lame
Q: My previously foundered mare came down suddenly lame as we had a Siberian cold... -
Outbreak Alert: March 5, 2021 – Strangles in Los Angeles County, CA
Source: Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 2; Facility Type: Farm; Age: 7; Gender:... -
Your horse should be clean and in the barn at your scheduled appointment time. Photo by Kim RoeNo Farrier, No Hoof, No Horse – How to Keep Your Farrier Coming Back
Without well-maintained feet, a horse’s performance may decline. The feet can fall apart and the... -
Photo by Justin WhiteWhite Construction Services, Inc – Building Premier Equestrian Facilities from the Ground Up
Close your eyes. Now imagine the perfect equine facility: there’s a beautiful barn, an indoor... -
Photo by Karen PickeringOld Bits: Newborn Foal Care
Information provided by Kulshan Veterinary Hospital What is Meconium? Meconium consists of glandular secretions, swallowed... -
Outbreak Alert: February 23, 2021 – Strangles in Snohomish County, WA
Source: State Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 2; Facility Type: Private Facility; Vaccination Status:...