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IEA Welcomes USDF as Newest Member Partner

The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) is proud to announce that the United States Dressage Federation (USDF) has become the organization’s newest Member Partner. With this alliance, USDF will be named the title sponsor of the IEA Leading Dressage Rider at the IEA Dressage National Finals through 2023. Along with shared advertising opportunities and membership … Read More

Winter Hoof Pain – A Temporary but Serious Issue for Some Horses

For some horses, temperature drops bring the onset of relentless hoof pain. Photo by Kim Roe

Article by Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD for ECIR Group Inc. Frozen and lumpy ground can make any horse hesitant and short-strided but cold-induced hoof pain is something different. Most horses are energized by cooler weather, bucking and playing exuberantly. But for some horses, temperature drops mean the temporary onset of … Read More

January 22, 2021 – Equine Infectious Anemia in Clackamas, OR

Source: State Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 13; Confirmed Case/Official Quarantine Facility Type: Private Facility; Notes: A horse at a private facility in Clackamas County has tested positive for Equine Infectious Anemia. For more information about EIA go to: https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Outside%20Linked%20Documents/DiseaseFactsheet_EIA%20Cobranded.pdf; All information is sourced from  http://equinediseasecc.org/alerts/outbreaks Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease … Read More

Going for Magic – Breeding Horses is a Job for the Passionate

Gus at his foal inspection in 2017. Photo by Kim Roe

Many things can go wrong between the time of matching a stallion to a mare and finally riding the consequential horse four (or more) years later. Problems can occur during gestation, foaling, weaning, and starting. Thousands of dollars will be spent—stud fees, veterinary fees, feed, farrier, and trainer. And then … Read More

CHA Region 1 Award Nominations still needed

What a year this has been. Even with us not meeting in person as a region this upcoming February, we are still selecting our Region 1 School Horse and Instructor of the Year Awards. We need your nominations!   Submissions for nominations has been extended to January 31st, 2021. Please … Read More

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