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SOLD – 24221 NE Union Hill Rd, Redmond, WA – Shelburne North Farm

Shelburne North Farm 24221 NE Union Hill Rd Redmond WA Maria Danieli

Shelburne North Farm ~ Redmond Landmark horse facility in the heart of Union Hill, Redmond. Shelburne North Farm, turn key components suited for multiple trainers and disciplines making this a tremendous offering in the equestrian community. 66’x198′ indoor arena with Polytrack footing and bleacher seating. 150’x300′ outdoor arena with Silica … Read More

IEA Turns 21 Years Old and Adds ADULT Pilot Program for 2022-2023 Season

IEA ADULT Pilot Program

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 (Columbus, OH) – The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) has officially opened membership for their 21st season in 2022-2023 for all new and returning riders, coaches and teams. And, they are adding something NEW to this season’s competition programming – Adult competitors. For the past 20 years, IEA has provided competition opportunities … Read More

Petco is launching stores for a new group of customers: cows, goats and horses

Petco
A rendering of the new Petco store in Floresville, Texas. Photo Courtesy CNN Article: https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/16/business/petco-stores-farm-animals/index.html

We all know Petco as a cat and dog retail market… make way for smaller, rural stores targeting farm animals. According to this article from CNN, horse owners will have more small town options for feed supplies, vaccination services, and grooming. New York (CNNBusiness) – Horses, cows, goats, pigs and … Read More

Outbreak Alerts: July 9, 2022 – Equine Herpesvirus- Respiratory, Okanogan County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: State vet office.   Number Confirmed: 1;Facility Type: Horse Rescue;Notes: Three donkeys purchased and brought home. One died from unknown circumstances. This one only has nasal discharge and temperature and is under private vet care. For more information go to EHV factsheet.     Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on … Read More

Equine Wellness: Have Mercy – Equine Euthanasia

Bailey's Story - Equine Euthanasia

Examining difficult end-of-life decisions The gelding stood with his head cocked to one side, nose extended forward. Curious and charming, our heartstrings tightened when we learned he was mostly blind. We’ve all seen inspirational stories of sightless horses living happy lives. With the right companion, and enough human love, he … Read More

UC Davis Study: Genetic analysis identifies novel mutation in Standardbred horse

Standardbred filly with dam. Photo credit: Wai Eyre Farm, New Zealand

Modern genetics and the birth of a unique foal in New Zealand has provided a successful example of tracking a mutation at its origin. The observations provide an origination example of the main mechanism of biological variation, mutations in the DNA The field of genetics has enabled us to predict … Read More

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