March 2022 – The Northwest Horse Source

Horizon Structures Series Presents: Double Down with the Double Wide Horse Barn

March 31, 2022 by Nikki Alvin-Smith

A new barn purchase likely stretches any horse owner’s finances with the initial capital expense. Despite the option that larger construction companies provide with financing availability, not everyone wants to invest in a large horse barn, but everyone wants to enjoy the ‘best bang for their buck.” How can you …

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Outbreak Alert: March 29, 2022 – Equine Herpesvirus-Neurologic in King County, WA

March 29, 2022 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 2; Number Exposed: 25; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Age: 18; Gender: Mare; Breed: Friesian; Onset of Clinical Signs: 3/19/2022; Clinical Signs: Acute recumbency with weak hind limbs.; Confirmation Date: 3/25/2022; Horse Status: Euthanized; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown; Notes: A horse …

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Outbreak Alert: March 25, 2022 – Equine Herpesvirus-Respiratory in Mason County, WA

March 26, 2022 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: State vet office. Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 3; Facility Type: Private Facility; Notes: A horse at a boarding facility in Mason County has tested positive for EHV-4 and Strangles. The horse was purchased from Livestock market and had runny nose when received. The owner is working with private …

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Peace of Mind Comes with a Small Price – Protect your partner with spring vaccinations

March 24, 2022 by Press

As the days get longer and there’s more time to spend in the saddle, it’s also time to help protect horses against common diseases. The peace of mind that comes from protection is well worth the small investment. “Everyone knows horses are a significant investment of time, resources and emotional …

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Horizon Structures Series Presents: 5 Horse Handling Hacks to Improve Safety in the Barn

March 31, 2022March 23, 2022 by Nikki Alvin-Smith

The care, custody and control responsibilities of working with horses usually includes handling the noble beasts in confined spaces. Daily duties often include leading the horses to and from pastures to the shelter of a stable or horse barn. Whatever the design or style of horse housing utilized, there are …

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Outbreak Alert: March 18, 2022 – Strangles in Kootenai County, ID

March 22, 2022 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Age: 23; Gender: Stallion; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Usage: Breeding; Onset of Clinical Signs: 3/12/2022; Clinical Signs: Fever, lethargy, inappetance; Confirmation Date: 3/17/2022; Horse Status: Isolated; Vaccination Status: Status Unknown; Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks are listed …

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Equine Non-Profits Granted Nearly $110,000 by USA Equestrian Trust

March 22, 2022 by Press

USA Equestrian Trust® announced today it has awarded nearly $110,000 in grants to help fund equine-focused projects by a dozen non-profits. The organizations receiving funding all submitted applications as part of the Trust’s 2021 application period. Since the inception of its grants program, the Trust has awarded nearly $2.4 million …

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Respiratory System Plays Important Role In Disease Prevention

March 20, 2022 by Kim F Miller

Reducing microscopic contaminants in the horse’s external environment is key to protecting equine respiratory health. Yet there’s always variables beyond the horse owner’s control: like coming into contact with another horse coping — likely unknowingly — with an infectious disease. This is when the horse’s internal environment has to be …

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Morris Animal Foundation Announces New Studies Focused on Equine Behavior

March 20, 2022 by Press

Morris Animal Foundation, a leader in advancing animal health, recently announced the selection of five new equine behavior studies receiving funding in 2022. The studies will help veterinary scientists improve the well-being of horses. Dr. Wendy Koch, a veterinarian who has supported the Foundation for 30 years, provided funding for …

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The Haygain Way Can Help Lower Horsekeeping Costs

March 18, 2022 by Kim F Miller

In an ideal world, we could all care for our horses without worry over the costs. That planet, however, is not well populated. Most of us need to manage our horses on some sort of budget. Haygain can help. The global horse health company is well known for how its …

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Month: March 2022

Horizon Structures Series Presents: Double Down with the Double Wide Horse Barn

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Outbreak Alert: March 29, 2022 – Equine Herpesvirus-Neurologic in King County, WA

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Outbreak Alert: March 25, 2022 – Equine Herpesvirus-Respiratory in Mason County, WA

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Peace of Mind Comes with a Small Price – Protect your partner with spring vaccinations

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Horizon Structures Series Presents: 5 Horse Handling Hacks to Improve Safety in the Barn

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Outbreak Alert: March 18, 2022 – Strangles in Kootenai County, ID

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Equine Non-Profits Granted Nearly $110,000 by USA Equestrian Trust

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Respiratory System Plays Important Role In Disease Prevention

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Morris Animal Foundation Announces New Studies Focused on Equine Behavior

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The Haygain Way Can Help Lower Horsekeeping Costs

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