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Cover Story: Raiser Excavation Builds Quality Equestrian Facilities

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Snohomish, Washington Company Creates Safe, Effective, and Beautiful Places for Horses and Their People Raiser Excavation of Snohomish, Washington, is a family owned and operated company founded in 2022. Bryan Svedarsky is President, Steven Svedarsky is Vice President, and their father Steve Svedarsky is an additional owner.  Bryan began doing … Read More

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Outbreak Alerts: September 02, 2025 West Nile Virus in Santa Barbara County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1 Horse 1: Age: 5; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/20/2025; Clinical Signs: febrile, lethargic, hypermetric (front end), ataxia, muscle fasciculations (head, muzzle, neck, back), hyperreactive; Confirmation Date: 8/29/2025; Horse Status: Affected And Alive; Vaccination Status: Undervaccinated Comments: The first (1st) case of West Nile Virus in California in … Read More

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Click to Confidence Equine Clinic – September 28, 2025 – Corvallis, OR

Explore ways to create a brave and safer horse with reward based methods. Learn how to provide support and guidance to build your horse’s confidence. Discover how to identify your horse’s fear thresholds and reduce spooking. Obstacles include a water crossing, tube dancer, sparklers, llamas, and a dragon! Horses of … Read More

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Outbreak Alerts: August 29, 2025 Strangles in King County, WA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: State Veterinarian Office and Attending Veterinarian Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: 13Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: Just reported to SAHO. Original horse came from CA first of June and infected the barn. Tested first of July. Under vet care. For more information about Strangles, go to https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles See past published Outbreak … Read More

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EQUUS Radio Network Welcomes The Mane Street Minute Podcast

The Mane Street Minute

By Amy Sales The EQUUS Radio Network proudly announces the debut of The Mane Street Minute, a smart, fast-paced podcast hosted by lifelong equestrian and seasoned marketing expert India Wilkinson. Known for her sharp commentary and authentic voice, Wilkinson brings listeners quick insights and headlines from across the horse world—from elite … Read More

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DURANGO® BOOTS AWARDS SECOND ANNUAL $30,000 ‘NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWGIRL’ SCHOLARSHIP

Laurel Cox accepts her $30,000 scholarship check from Durango Boots. Photo Courtesy Durango Boots

Scholarship Recipient Laurel Cox is an Undergraduate Animal Science and Journalism Student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Nelsonville, OH (August 15, 2025) – Celebrating American cowgirls nationwide, Durango® Boots, in partnership with the Dude Ranch Foundation, awards its second annual National Day of the Cowgirl $30,000 scholarship to University … Read More

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