August 2023 – Page 4 of 5 – The Northwest Horse Source

Editor’s Postcard: Are You Learning?

August 18, 2023 by Kim Roe

Kim’s education in working equitation began at a clinic with Nuno Matos. Photo credit Rose Anne Featherston

Let Your Passion Fuel Your Desire to Become Educated I’ve taken a lot of riding lessons in my life, and I continue to educate myself through lessons, clinics, seminars, and extensive reading. My passion for horses and riding has fueled this desire to learn. I’m currently taking a year-long writers’ …

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Outbreak Alerts: August 2-11, 2023 – Strangles – MULTIPLE COUNTIES, WA

July 29, 2024August 15, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: State Veterinarian’s OfficeConfirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine/No Quarantine August 02, 2023 – Clallam County, WANumber Confirmed: 2Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: Horse was in stall next to positive and came up weak positive. Owner has been doing biosecurity and self quarantine. Under vet care. August 03, 2023 – …

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Trainer’s Corner: My journey with “Journey” the Mustang – Part 3

November 10, 2023August 15, 2023 by Matt Livengood

Matt and Journey the Mustang. Photo Courtesy Alayne Blickle

Competitions and Opportunities Highlight Mustangs’ Qualities At the end of the last article, I’d finally saddled Journey, my formerly wild mustang who I was preparing for a 90-day competition, with a full-sized saddle after starting him with a kid’s saddle. Then life happened, and I had to be gone for …

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⚠️Warning: Graphic Content⚠️ Stallion Suffers Horrific Injury Escaping from Trap at Gov’t Wild Horse Roundup

August 11, 2023 by Press

Death toll rises to five as two more foals also die after helicopter chase in summer heat Additional Deaths Background About the American Wild Horse Campaign The American Wild Horse Campaign (AWHC) is the nation’s leading wild horse protection organization, with more than 700,000 supporters and followers nationwide. AWHC is …

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Trail Savvy: Why Use Hoof Boots?

August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 by Robert Eversole

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Unveiling the Truth Behind Equine Footwear Hoof boots—we’ve all heard of them, and it’s a love-or-hate relationship for most. I tried boots from four manufacturers a few years ago and promptly returned to traditional steel shoes. Steel has worked for me for years. Other than a few sprung shoes, failures …

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SOLD – 18040 Colony Road, Bow, WA 98232 – Tranquil 5-acre Equestrian Hobby Farm

September 19, 2023August 10, 2023 by Allison & Blake, Coastal Realty

Tranquil 5-acre equestrian hobby farm. With 3 beds, 2 baths, this property blends rural farm charm with equine excellence. Landscaping features raised beds, perfect for gardening. Fruit and nut trees – cherry, plum, apple, and English walnut – add tasty, natural beauty. The property features a large shop, firewood, and …

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Outbreak Alerts: August 8, 2023 West Nile Virus in Fresno County, CA

July 29, 2024August 9, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private Facility Age: 7Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Onset of Clinical Signs: 7/30/2023Clinical Signs: Dull, lethargic, excessive blinking, ear flickering, mild body tremors, slow headshaking.Confirmation Date: 8/7/2023Horse Status: Affected And AliveVaccination Status: Status UnknownComments: This is the 3rd case of equine WNV confirmed in California in …

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Outbreak Alerts: August 2-9, 2023 – Strangles – MULTIPLE COUNTIES, WA

July 29, 2024August 9, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

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Outbreak Alerts: August 3, 2023 West Nile Virus in Kings County, CA

July 29, 2024August 4, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Facility Type: Private FacilityAge: 4Gender: MareBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Onset of Clinical Signs: 7/22/2023Clinical Signs: Ataxia, muscle fasciculations, hyperesthesia.Confirmation Date: 7/31/2023Horse Status: Affected And Alive Comments: This is the second case of equine WNV confirmed in California in 2023. For more information, go to: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/Animal_Health/WNV_Info.html See past published Outbreak …

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Outbreak Alert: July 28, 2023 – Equine Infectious Anemia in Cariboo, BC

April 18, 2024August 1, 2023 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 3Number Suspected: UnknownNumber Exposed: UnknownComments: On July 19, 2023, positive equine infectious anemia (EIA) results were confirmed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) national reference laboratory for three horses located on a premises in Cariboo Subdivision C, British Columbia. The …

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Month: August 2023

Editor’s Postcard: Are You Learning?

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Outbreak Alerts: August 2-11, 2023 – Strangles – MULTIPLE COUNTIES, WA

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Trainer’s Corner: My journey with “Journey” the Mustang – Part 3

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⚠️Warning: Graphic Content⚠️ Stallion Suffers Horrific Injury Escaping from Trap at Gov’t Wild Horse Roundup

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Trail Savvy: Why Use Hoof Boots?

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SOLD – 18040 Colony Road, Bow, WA 98232 – Tranquil 5-acre Equestrian Hobby Farm

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Outbreak Alerts: August 8, 2023 West Nile Virus in Fresno County, CA

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Outbreak Alerts: August 2-9, 2023 – Strangles – MULTIPLE COUNTIES, WA

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Outbreak Alerts: August 3, 2023 West Nile Virus in Kings County, CA

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Outbreak Alert: July 28, 2023 – Equine Infectious Anemia in Cariboo, BC

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