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Northwest Horse Source

The Northwest Horse Source is an independently owned and operated print and online magazine for horse owners and enthusiasts of all breeds and disciplines in the Pacific Northwest. Our contemporary editorial columns are predominantly written by experts in the region, covering the care, training, keeping and enjoyment of horses, with an eye to the specific concerns in our region.

Outbreak Alert: West Nile Virus in Nevada County, CA

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityAge: 10Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/3/2022Clinical Signs: Shifting weight all 4 limbs, nonspecific discomfort, transient fever, mild bilateral pelvic limb ataxia, increased lip smacking.Confirmation Date: 9/26/2022Horse Status: Affected And … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: West Nile Virus in Tulare County, CA

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Age: 1Gender: FillyBreed: Quarter HorseOnset of Clinical Signs: 9/5/2022Clinical Signs: ataxia (all 4), falling down, proprioceptive deficitsConfirmation Date: 9/12/2022Horse Status: Affected and aliveVaccination Status: unvaccinated Comments: For 2022, a total of seven (7) horses have been confirmed positive … Read More

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September/October Cover Story: Meet Remington – Mustang Ambassador

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Remington
Story and Photos provided by the Mustang Heritage Foundation

‘Remi’ Caught the Eye of One Trainer and the Hearts of His Fans Born on the range in 2015, Remington (Remi) hails from the well-known Salt Wells Creek Herd Management Area (HMA) in southern Wyoming. His sire, Cheveyo, was a highly photographed black, curly stallion who passed away on the … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: West Nile Virus in Tulare County, CA

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture   Number Confirmed: 1;Facility Type: Private Facility;Age: 5; Gender: Stallion; Breed: Friesian; Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/23/2022;Clinical Signs: Recumbency and paddling; Confirmation Date: 8/31/2022; Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated;Comments: This is the 5th case of equine WNV in California in 2022. For additional information, go … Read More

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Northwest Horse Source Magazine’s September/October 2022 Issue

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September/October 2022 Remington

Explore the complete digital edition of the Sep/Oct 2022 The Northwest Horse Source. Cover Story: Meet REMINGTON – Mustang Ambassador Feature Story: Equine Body Work – What is it and Why Do it? Rider Wellness: Nutrition Concerns for Horse Riders Editor’s Postcard: Caring for Horses Cultivates Compassion Northwest Horse SourceThe Northwest … Read More

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U.S. Drought – Locate Hay Now To Avoid Shortages This Winter

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Drought

Recently TheHorse.com spoke with Daniel McEvoy, PhD, who is an assistant research professor in climatology at the Western Regional Climate Center, in Reno, Nevada. The subject was purchasing hay during the current severe drought in the western U.S. “There’s a lot of variation throughout the West,” said McEvoy in June. … Read More

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Outbreak Alert: Strangles in Clallam County Washington

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Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Source: State vet office.   Number Confirmed: 1;Facility Type: Private Facility;Notes: A horse in Clallam County has tested positive for Strangles. Purchased some other horses from an auction. This horse was on property. Working with private vet and under self quarantine measures. For more information about Strangles go to: Strangles … Read More

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Equine Wellness: Have Mercy – Equine Euthanasia

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Bailey's Story - Equine Euthanasia

Examining difficult end-of-life decisions The gelding stood with his head cocked to one side, nose extended forward. Curious and charming, our heartstrings tightened when we learned he was mostly blind. We’ve all seen inspirational stories of sightless horses living happy lives. With the right companion, and enough human love, he … Read More

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Eliana Hummell – Interested in a Professional Career with Horses

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Photo by Christi Hummell

What is your name, and how long have you been involved with horses? I’m Eliana Hummell, and I’ve been involved with horses for three years.   Do you have an instructor or trainer? No   What’s the hardest part about owning or caring for horses? Waking up early to feed … Read More

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Price Reduced! 525 Sage Hills Dr, Wenatchee, WA ~ Horse Lovers Dream

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HORSE LOVERS DREAM PROPERTY in WENATCHEE, WA 525 Sage Hills Drive With historic 80 year old 3 stall barn on the Edge of Town!! Impeccable Home, completely updated in 1994, situated on 2.67 flat acres with 3 shares Wenatchee Reclamation water.  Feature Kitchen overlooks the family room with access to … Read More

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