September 2020 – The Northwest Horse Source

Ask the Expert: Horse Has Too Much Go on the Trail

September 25, 2020 by Steve Rother

Q: I have a mare that has a lot more go than anything else. After riding for 30 or so minutes, she calms down some, but is still a fast walker. When going through trails, she doesn’t slow down to take the time to take the best path. I don’t …

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September 22, 2020 – West Nile Virus in Stanislaus County, CA

April 18, 2024September 23, 2020 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Age: 1; Gender: Mare; Breed: Thoroughbred (TB); Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/16/2020; Clinical Signs: Ataxia, Depression, Leaning, Reluctant to move, Painful to palpation of distal neck; Confirmation Date: 9/21/2020; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated; Notes: For more information about WNV go to https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Outside%20Linked%20Documents/DiseaseFactsheet_WNV.pdf; All information is sourced from http://equinediseasecc.org/alerts/outbreaks Equine …

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September 22, 2020 – Equine Influenza in King and Spokane County, WA

April 18, 2024September 23, 2020 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture King County Number Confirmed: 1; Notes: A private facility in King County is under a voluntary quarantine after a horse has tested positive for Equine Influenza.; Spokane County Number Confirmed: 1; Notes: A private facility in Spokane County is under a voluntary quarantine after …

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Smoke Coping Strategies

September 23, 2020 by Northwest Horse Source

Minimizing exercise and maximizing hydration are keys to preventing smoke's harmful effects.

Smoke from wildfires in the West had made its way to the East Coast of America and has hit Europe. Speculation that it will circumnavigate the globe is sadly realistic. That smoke is as bad for horses’ health as it is for people. Here’s a primer on smoke and tips …

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September 15, 2020 – West Nile Virus in Stanislaus, Butte, San Bernardino and San Joaquin County, CA

April 18, 2024September 15, 2020 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Stanislaus County Number Confirmed: 1; Age: 1; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/23/2020; Clinical Signs: Ataxia, Falling Over, Mildly febrile; Confirmation Date: 9/3/2020; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown; Butte County Number Confirmed: 1; Age: …

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Horse Owners Surveyed on Why They Switch Farriers

September 15, 2020 by Press

A new American Farriers Journal survey is asking horse owners to share the reasons that they might have had for changing farriers. The goal is to help hoof-care professionals work more effectively with horse owners, trainers and riders. Horse owners will need less than 10 minutes to share their …

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No Excuses! Education and Training Progress Can Continue During a Pandemic

September 29, 2020September 14, 2020 by Kim Roe

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Does the pandemic have you feeling stuck in your riding? Do you long for some one-on-one feedback on your training? Do you have a training issue you can’t resolve and don’t know where to turn for help? If all the canceled clinics, lessons, shows, and fairs are getting you down, …

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Understanding Hay Quality – Even “Good” Hay Can Have Bad Things in It

September 13, 2020 by Kim F Miller

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As the source of 50 to 90 percent of a normal, healthy horse’s nutritional needs, hay warrants careful consideration. Yet, there is a lot of confusion over what, exactly, defines “good” hay. Nutrient content and cleanliness are distinct traits often presumptively and wrongly lumped together. “People need to be more …

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The Best Dog Breeds for Horse Owners – Canine Considerations Should Include Horses, Friends, and Suitability to Ranch Life

September 29, 2020September 12, 2020 by Kim Roe

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Drive into any horse place and you’re bound to be met by a dog or two (or three). Horse people love animals of all kind, but dogs are right up at the top of horse people’s list of favorite companion animals along with horses and cats. But what dog breeds …

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Learning Continues – A Computer, Wi-Fi, and Imagination Create Opportunity

September 11, 2020 by Kim Roe

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It’s late July as I write this column and I’m preparing to make the eight-hour drive down to the Oregon Horse Center to judge a Working Equitation show. Hurray! It’s the first horse show I’ve been to in 2020. I’m excited to see horses and people in the flesh. I’ll …

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Month: September 2020

Ask the Expert: Horse Has Too Much Go on the Trail

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September 22, 2020 – West Nile Virus in Stanislaus County, CA

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September 22, 2020 – Equine Influenza in King and Spokane County, WA

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Smoke Coping Strategies

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September 15, 2020 – West Nile Virus in Stanislaus, Butte, San Bernardino and San Joaquin County, CA

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Horse Owners Surveyed on Why They Switch Farriers

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No Excuses! Education and Training Progress Can Continue During a Pandemic

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Understanding Hay Quality – Even “Good” Hay Can Have Bad Things in It

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The Best Dog Breeds for Horse Owners – Canine Considerations Should Include Horses, Friends, and Suitability to Ranch Life

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Learning Continues – A Computer, Wi-Fi, and Imagination Create Opportunity

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