By Tony Hawkins, DVM, Valley Vet Supply Technical Service Veterinarian Heat can have a devastating impact on our animals – it’s something that, in a clinic setting, I have seen first-hand. All animals outdoors in the heat – whether large or small – require shade, continuous access to fresh water, … Read More
Source: State vet office. Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: UnknownNumber Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Boarding FacilityNotes: Some Private vets working with facility on biosecurity. For more information go to Strangles factsheet.
The quirkier the better – Two $500 prize gift baskets from Farnam! Every senior horse has a quirk–be it funny, endearing, or downright annoying–and we want to hear about yours! In 300 words or fewer, tell us about your senior horse’s silly behavior, including where it came from, how it’s … Read More
Priceless, many-facetted, private, quiet, and serene 40 acres with spectacular Mt Baker View. End of the road privacy, 3300 sqft country contemporary, 1994, 4 large bedrooms/4.75 bath, 2 primary bedrooms, AC, natural gas, city water, 50 year roof. Attached 2 car garage. Plus 3bd/1.75 1998 manufactured home. The 9000 sqft … Read More
Recently Rutgers University addressed riding safety and traumatic brain injuries, and the need to replace helmets and vests more often than most riders think. According to the Equine Science Center at Rutgers University (https://esc.rutgers.edu/), riding is considered one of the most dangerous sports in the United States because injuries are … Read More
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
An 11-year-old cowgirl recently made history, competing at the first nationally televised Black rodeo Kortnee Solomon is a fourth-generation Texas cowgirl. Her mother is 11-time invitational champion, Kanesha Jackson, and her father is Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association tie-down roper, Cory Solomon. Her grandmother is Stephanie Haynes, an 18-time invitational champion … Read More
Round Rock, Texas – Opening July 27, 2022, horses competing in the Adult Division of the Virtual Extreme Mustang Makeover will be available for competitive bid adoption online. For the last 100 days, dedicated trainers from around the USA have been working diligently to take untouched, wild horses and prepare … Read More
When horses talk, we listen but how good are we at deciphering what they have to say? According to a recently published study (Nov 2021) by Dr. Katrina Merkies, researcher and associate professor at the University of Guelph, and her master student Haley Belliveau, we are faring well. Using an online survey, participants … Read More
GGT Footing is the supplier to many equestrian arena surfaces around the country. We are thrilled to be involved with the prestigious Devonwood Equestrian Centre located in beautiful Sherwood, Oregon! Devonwood Equestrian Centre was founded and built by Justin & Ginny Rattner in 1998. A venue created with the purpose … Read More
