Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: State vet office Number Confirmed: 5Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Boarding FacilityComments: Four (4) additional horses were confirmed positive at a boarding facility with multiple barns. All cases were confined to one barn. All positive horses are improving and the barn is under voluntary quarantine and animal health officials … Read More
Don’t Let Winter Slow You Down Winter riding in the Northwest can pose many obstacles, particularly with horses still in early training. My aged horses and I both feel like the winter is a wonderful time for being tucked warmly inside. It doesn’t hurt any of our feelings to hibernate, … Read More
(Photo Caption: “Our merry band of mule enthusiasts enjoyed time spent around the campfire as we worked towards solving the world’s problems and instructing young Hunter in the unwritten rules of ranch and camp life.”) Memorable Sayings Get Defined in the Bob Marshall Wilderness I recently had the opportunity to … Read More
Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State vet office Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private FacilityComments: A horse in Clark County has tested positive for Potomac Horse Fever. For more information go to: Potomac Horse Fever factsheet.
For Sale: Two black 2022 colts. BCA Black Mountain, and BCA Chats Catrada. Both are EE, aa, and n/n PATN1. Catrada is LP/LP, homozygous with CSNB, 100% FPD, GAP6. Black Mountain is lp/lp, 100% FPD, GAP7. Both colts are also registered with ICAA, the International Colored Appaloosa Association. Both colts … Read More
Author: Phil Peterson – Region 1 Director Swiftsure Ranch in Bellevue, Idaho Holds Driving Certification Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) promotes excellence in safety and education by certifying riding instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences, and publishing educational resources. CHA website is www.CHA.Horse for more information. Swiftsure Ranch in Bellevue, Idaho … Read More
Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: State vet office Number Confirmed: 2Number Suspected: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: StableComments: A horse in King County has tested positive for Strangles. The facility is working with private vet on a biosecurity/mitigation plan in a small stable facility. For more information go to: Strangles factsheet.
Confirmed Case(s) – Voluntary Quarantine Source: State vet office Number Confirmed: 2Number Suspected: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: StableComments: A horse in Kitsap County has tested positive for Equine Influenza. The horse returned from a show the week prior and showed some symptoms. Two other horses had symptoms and tested positive. The owner is working with private vet … Read More
Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State vet office Number Confirmed: 2Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Boarding FacilityComments: 2 horses at a boarding facility in Grays Harbor County have tested positive for Equine Influenza. Both horses were unvaccinated and are currently under private vet care. For more information go to: Equine Influenza factsheet.
Applications are now open for the 2023 AHP Equine Media Student Award 2023 AHP Equine Media Student Award applications and guidelines are available https://www.americanhorsepubs.org/equine-media-student-award Applicants for the 2023 AHP Equine Media Student Award must be seniors in high school or undergraduate matriculated* college students under the age of 25, pursuing a … Read More
