Article by Rebecca Michal Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) promotes excellence in safety and education by certifying riding instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences, and publishing educational resources, go to www.CHA.Horse for more information. Our member programs are the heartbeat of the association, here is one story. Many people … Read More
The holiday season is wonderful for many reasons: visiting with family and friends, favorite foods of the season, music, holiday lights and decorations, presents, and, hopefully, a little time off from work. We all want to give holiday gifts that will be truly enjoyed by those we love. Here we … Read More
This past summer I was busy getting fences in, a garden shed remodeled for the horses, a new roof on the house, and getting connected in a new region. Adjusting to a new climate has been interesting. It’s a stark difference from Western Washington. Our elevation here in Peyton, Colorado … Read More
November 17, 2021 (Washington, D.C.) – Last month, Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced the Ejiao Act (H.R. 5203). This bill would restrict trade on all ejiao products made from donkey skins, which are decimating the species’ global population and threatening the impoverished families and communities who rely on them. “The international trade … Read More
Source: Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 2; Number Suspected: 1; Number Exposed: 5; Facility Type: Not Reported; #1–Onset of Clinical Signs: 11/13/2021; Clinical Signs: Mild Cough, Mild Fever, Mild Nasal Discharge; Confirmation Date: Not Reported; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated; #2—Onset of Clinical Signs: 11/15/2021; Clinical Signs: Mild Fever, Nasal Discharge; Horse … Read More
The subscription streaming site BarrelRacing.com launched on October 25, 2021, following an exciting fall filming and production schedule with some of barrel racing’s biggest names. The new on-demand video platform created by Barrel Racing Magazine provides direct access to leading barrel racing professionals with relevant topics designed to educate and inspire barrel racers. With … Read More
Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Notes: The owner is working with the attending veterinarian. For more information go to the equine influenza factsheet Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 2; Number Exposed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Notes: Owner … Read More
Q: I’m a student who is having some trouble finding some information if you can help me that would be appreciated! 1. Describe an example of intersexual selection in horse behaviour? 2. Describe behaviours that might change in a mare when it “comes into season” 3. How is the breeding … Read More
Safe Landings is a new online platform featuring organizations that are looking for program horses to provide opportunities for horse owners, rescues, and transition centers to find homes for their equines in need of a next chapter. “For horses to remain an important part of American life and have a viable … Read More
Photo: Healthy pasture grasses in their growing seasons contain plenty of both omega 3 and omega 6. If your horse is lucky enough to graze on pasture much of the year, you generally do not need to concern yourself with additional supplementation. But in colder climates like the Northwest where … Read More
