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Old Bits: A Legend Appears at Rhodes River Ranch

By Jack Kintner The Rhodes River Ranch sits way back in the Cascade foothills in the Stillaguamish River’s North Fork Valley, a place of enduring legends. Like Western writer Zane Grey, who pursued steelhead here, leaving his name on at least one famous fishing hole. Not as many fishermen show … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: March 25, 2021 – Equine Influenza in Whatcom County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: State Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 6; Number Exposed: 7; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Notes: A boarding facility in Whatcom County is under voluntary quarantine after a horse has tested positive for Equine Influenza. For more information about Equine Influenza go to https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Outside%20Linked%20Documents/DiseaseFactsheet_EquineInfluenza_FINAL-Cobranded.pdf   All information is sourced from … Read More

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Old Bits: Focus on the Porcupine Game- part 2

Game #2 in the Series of the Seven Games Last month we talked about the process of developing communication with a horse, and how yielding from physical pressure is a major factor. The two basic ways are steady, physical pressure and rhythmic, nonphysical pressure. A horse will move away from … Read More

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My Farm is a Community – I’m Grateful for All who Join Me Here

Boarders and their ponies enrich my life in many ways. Photo by Kim Roe

On cold, wet, dark winter days when I’ve changed clothes multiple times because I’m soaked to the skin, and I’m feeling frustrated because the tractor broke down, and then the wind blows down a tree destroying a horse fence, and my fingers are too frozen to open a bucket of … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: March 24, 2021 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Santa Clara County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: Unknown; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Age: 21; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Clinical Signs: Ataxia, Painful Neck, proprioceptive deficits in hind end; Confirmation Date: 3/24/2021; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Notes: A 21-year-old Quarter Horse mare from … Read More

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PRCA Xtreme Bulls Tour Finale moving to Pendleton, Ore.

The best professional bull riders in ProRodeo are heading to one of the best settings in rodeo for the Xtreme Bulls Tour Finale presented by Banner Bank. The event that crowns the Xtreme Bulls Tour champion will take place during the Pendleton Round-Up in September, the PRCA, Pendleton Round-Up and … Read More

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Classic Equine: Flexion by Legacy Technology, Now in Bell Boots

Protective legwear technology was forever changed with the introduction of the Flexion by Legacy boots. Now that same specialized protection is available in bell boots to safeguard your horse’s heels and hooves. Flexion technology provides protection without sacrificing flexibility. This creates a flush, secure fit to protect the heels and … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: March 19, 2021 – Equine Influenza in Clackamas County, OR

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 2; Number Suspected: 2; Number Exposed: 4; Facility Type: Private Facility; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Paint; Onset of Clinical Signs: Not Reported; Clinical Signs: Cough, Fever, Mild Nasal Discharge; Confirmation Date: 3/18/2021; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Vaccinated; Notes: Both confirmed horses are paint geldings … Read More

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WORX Electric Trimmer is Perfect for Farm Maintenance

The WORX 20V Power Share GT Revolution 12″ Trimmer/Edger/Mini-Mower is perfect for homeowners looking forward to maintaining a neatly manicured lawn with minimum hassle. The GT Revolution is the most fully featured grass trimmer WORX has ever offered. This 3-in-1 trimmer functions as a powerful grass trimmer, precision edger and mini-mower—all … Read More

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