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August 26th, 2021
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A Place to Share - Clubs and Cooperatives Bring Opportunity to Ride to Many

A Place to Share - Clubs and Cooperatives Bring Opportunity to Ride to Many
Written by: Kim Roe

Over the Fourth of July weekend I had the opportunity to judge a Working Equitation show in Illinois. The event was held at a riding club, the Fox Valley Saddle Association which was established in the 1940s. Near Chicago, the club sits in an agricultural area complete with acres of corn and beautiful midwestern farmhouses and barns. Many of the …

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FS Temporarily closing nine Northern California forests for public safety

FS Temporarily closing nine Northern California forests for public safety
Written by: NW Horse Source

To better provide public and firefighter safety due to extreme fire conditions throughout northern California, and strained firefighting resources throughout the country, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is announcing a temporary closure of nine National Forests. This closure will be effective at August 22, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. through September 6, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. “Fires are running …

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34041 Redwine Canyon Rd, Creston, WA - Creston Equine Center

34041 Redwine Canyon Rd, Creston, WA - Creston Equine Center
Written by: Allison Trimble

Creston Equine Center is a turnkey equestrian facility specializing in training, boarding, lessons, sales, clinics and events. This is a fully functional facility on 40 acres that is cross fenced with horse and cattle pens. Indoor arena is 80’ X 180’ with attached holding pens and 18 stalls. Bleachers for spectators, power hook ups for participants, indoor restrooms and complete …

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Outbreak Alert: August 20, 2021 - West Nile Virus in Blaine County, ID

Outbreak Alert:  August 20, 2021 - West Nile Virus in Blaine County, ID
Written by: NW Horse Source

Source: Idaho State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Farm; Age: 9; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/13/2021; Clinical Signs: Severe Ataxia, Abrasions on Limbs from Being Down; Confirmation Date: 8/20/2021; Horse Status: Recovering; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated; Notes: For more information about WNV go to the factsheet.  All information is sourced from http://equinediseasecc.org/alerts/outbreaks

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