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Small Farm Makeover: Create a Winter Paddock

winter paddock
Photo by Alayne Blickle

Considerations for Building and Locating a Sacrifice Area on Your Farm Probably the most important aspect of managing pastures is the time when you take your horses off your pasture. You can greatly improve the health and productivity of your pastures by creating and using a winter paddock or confinement … Read More

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Outbreak Alerts: October 17, 2022 – Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic in Los Angeles County, CA

Equine Herpesvirus- Neurologic

Confirmed Case(s) – Quarantine Released Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1 Number Exposed: 45 Comments: No additional cases to report. The quarantine on this premises was released. Previous Alerts: 2763

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SOLD – 85150 Spencer Hollow Rd, Eugene, OR 97405 – Move-in Ready Home on 2.14 Acres

Move-in Ready Home

Move-in ready home on 2+ acres in SE Eugene! Enjoy views of your own land, fenced garden spaces, and mountains in the distance. Property features a circle driveway, a large 48 x 27 ft shop that could accommodate a Class A RV, two 1500 gallon well water cisterns, and a … Read More

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CORBAN UNIVERSITY’S INAUGURAL AGRICULTURE SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM COMMENCES WITH FULL CLASS

agriculture science

Immersive, faith-based approach gives students a diverse advantage SALEM, OR, October 17, 2022 – Corban University, a highly respected, private Christian university in the heart of Oregon’s farmland, is thrilled to begin its inaugural agriculture science degree program with a full class of 16 talented, diverse students from across the Pacific Northwest and … Read More

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2022 National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity® Set to Break Records 

Snaffle Bit Futurity
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On October 6, the 2022 National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity®, presented by Metallic Cat, rolls back to Cowtown. This year, the premier event for reined cow horses boasts the biggest payday in the history of the event for the Futurity Open Champion, brings back the Hackamore Classic … Read More

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New assay improves diagnostic detection of strangles in horses

Strangles

New primers developed for highly contagious horse disease Research initiated at the Equine Infectious Disease Laboratory, EIDL, at Texas A&M University to explore the genomic components of strangles has now led to an improved assay at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL. Strangles is a highly contagious disease that affects … Read More

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OFF MARKET – FSBO-Historical Whispering Firs Ranch in Gig on 52 acres 15002 94th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98329

1770 sq.ft. | 2 Homes | $3,650,000 Historical “Whispering Firs Ranch” Equestrian Property in a park-like setting with large old growth trees and rhododendrons. Open concept living area features a spacious living room with woodstove, kitchen with granite counters, new flooring and an eating area. 3 bedrooms and 2 full … Read More

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Equine Bodywork: What Is It and Why Do It?

Photo Courtesy Kim Roe

An Introduction for Horse Owners About five years ago I was experiencing some knee pain. It hurt to push the wheelbarrow, walk up and down stairs, and worst—it interfered with my ability to ride well. After a few months of hobbling around, I went to the doctor. He examined and … Read More

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How much land do I need for a horse?

The amount of land needed for a horse will depend on several factors, including the number of horses you have, the type of terrain, and the climate in your area. As a general rule of thumb, a single horse will need at least one acre of land to graze and … Read More

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