December 2022 – Page 2 of 2 – The Northwest Horse Source

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Outbreak Alerts: December 13, 2022 Strangles in Skagit County, WA

April 18, 2024December 14, 2022 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1 Comments: A horse in Skagit County has tested positive for Strangles. For more information on strangles go to: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts Equine Disease Communication CenterUpdates on current disease outbreaks are listed on our EDCC website as … Read More

Mustang Heritage Foundation’s Neck Tag November

June 13, 2023December 3, 2022 by Mustang Heritage Foundation

We dubbed last month Neck Tag November and, all month long, we invited you to share your neck tag removal and first touch stories with us. Your stories were highlighted via our social media channels throughout the month and archived on our website to share with our Mustang Family. For … Read More

Online Exclusive: Eating Crow

June 13, 2023December 2, 2022 by Alys Culhane

Photo courtesy Alys Culhane

A Winter’s Lesson The phrase “to eat crow” brings to mind the image of an individual, fork and spoon in clenched fists, white napkin tucked under chin. Before him on a plate is a cooked crow, claws facing upwards. The phrase means to acknowledge a blunder. The following story is … Read More

Outbreak Alerts: December 01, 2022 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Okanogan County, WA

April 18, 2024December 1, 2022 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: State vet office. Number Confirmed: 1 Number Exposed: 2 Facility Type: Private Facility Age: 12 Gender: Gelding Breed: Quarter Horse (QH) Usage: Rodeo Onset of Clinical Signs: 11/20/2022 Clinical Signs: Hanging head/depression. Thought to be colicky. Went down and owner euthanized. Confirmation Date: 12/1/2022 Horse Status: Euthanized Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated Comments: A horse at a private facility … Read More

Horizon Structures Presents Series: Life As The Showrunner On Your New Horse Farm Project

June 13, 2023December 1, 2022 by Nikki Alvin-Smith

Courtesy of Horizon Structures

Every creative project needs a showrunner. Did you know that even the familiar decision-making positions in the TV and film industry such as Directors and Producers are actually below the Showrunner in the pecking order? The showrunner has ultimate creative authority and management over a program. In the case of developing a … Read More

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