November 2022 – The Northwest Horse Source

It’s Time to Be Bold!

June 13, 2023November 30, 2022 by Karen Pickering

Now’s the Time to Take Market Share I’ve been around long enough to see a couple of economic downturns, maybe even 3. The knee jerk reaction to bad news is to pull back, tighten the budget and weather the storm. While being cautious is prudent, ask yourself, is my decision …

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The Impact of Antibiotics on the Equine Gut

June 13, 2023November 29, 2022 by Equine Guelph

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The thinking on how we use antibiotics is changing in the world of medicine especially as we learn more about their impact on the inhabitants of the gut. Ontario Veterinary College researcher, Dr. Diego Gomez, took part in a collaborative study with researchers across North America to study the effects …

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Willfully Guided: Equestrian Property Specialists

June 13, 2023November 28, 2022 by Allison Trimble

Allison Trimble and Blake Westhoff of Allison & Blake Real Estate/Coastal Realty

Making the Grade A real estate agent from Utah reached out to us recently because she’d been looking for coursework to obtain an equestrian Realtor specialist designation. There’s no such designation, but it did spark some great conversation and thought about what’s important for becoming a competent equestrian real estate …

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Outbreak Alerts: November 25, 2022 Equine Influenza in Pierce County, WA

April 18, 2024November 26, 2022 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: State vet office Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 3Facility Type: Private FacilityComments: A horse in Pierce County, WA was confirmed positive for Equine Influenza. The horse is under vet care at home with 3 other horses, and has recovered. For more information go to: Equine Influenza Factsheet. See past published Outbreak Alerts: …

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Outbreak Alerts: November 24, 2022 Equine Influenza in King County, WA

April 18, 2024November 26, 2022 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: State vet office Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: A horse was confirmed positive for Equine Influenza in King County, WA. The horse is under private veterinary care, and attended a drill practice with other horses. For more information, go to Equine Influenza factsheet. See past published …

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Outbreak Alerts: November 24, 2022 Strangles in Kittitas County, WA

April 18, 2024November 26, 2022 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 10Facility Type: FarmComments: A horse in Kittitas County has tested positive for Strangles. The premises is under voluntary quarantine and the owner is working with a private veterinarian on biosecurity and disease management plans. For more information about Strangles …

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Dear Friends of Washington State Horse Park

June 13, 2023November 23, 2022 by Press

This holiday season let’s remember to be thankful we have the Horse Park – a truly unique venue owned by and dedicated to serving the state’s varied and vibrant horse-loving community. Earlier this month 150 Horse Park supporters attended the annual Unbridled Evening fundraising event and donated almost $100,000 toward …

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Trainer’s Corner: Prioritizing Balance

June 13, 2023November 23, 2022 by Cody Harrison

Photo Credit: Carrie Harrison

(Photo Caption: Zadiba, a Lusitano gelding owned, trained, and ridden by Cody Harrison, performs shoulder-in with good balance and in self-carriage.) With Balance, Your Horse Can Confidently Fulfill Almost Any Request One of the most fundamental components of training a horse needs to develop is correct balance. If the balance …

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Editor’s Postcard: Will You Go the Distance with Your Senior Horse?

June 13, 2023November 22, 2022 by Kim Roe

Beowulf, May 1990 – June 2022. Owned and loved by Kim Roe. Credit Kim Roe

Give Your Horse a Happy Retirement “The closest thing to being cared for is to care for someone else.” – Carson McCullers May we speak for a moment about responsibility? I don’t want to sound like your mother…well, maybe I do. Here’s the thing—I regularly get phone calls, messages, or emails …

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Outbreak Alerts: November 18, 2022 Equine Influenza in Kitsap County, WA

April 18, 2024November 18, 2022 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: State vet office Number Confirmed: 5Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Boarding FacilityComments: Four (4) additional horses were confirmed positive at a boarding facility with multiple barns. All cases were confined to one barn. All positive horses are improving and the barn is under voluntary quarantine and animal health officials …

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Month: November 2022

It’s Time to Be Bold!

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The Impact of Antibiotics on the Equine Gut

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Willfully Guided: Equestrian Property Specialists

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Outbreak Alerts: November 25, 2022 Equine Influenza in Pierce County, WA

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Outbreak Alerts: November 24, 2022 Equine Influenza in King County, WA

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Outbreak Alerts: November 24, 2022 Strangles in Kittitas County, WA

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Dear Friends of Washington State Horse Park

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Trainer’s Corner: Prioritizing Balance

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Editor’s Postcard: Will You Go the Distance with Your Senior Horse?

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Outbreak Alerts: November 18, 2022 Equine Influenza in Kitsap County, WA

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