USA Equestrian Trust® announced today it has awarded nearly $110,000 in grants to help fund equine-focused projects by a dozen non-profits. The organizations receiving funding all submitted applications as part of the Trust’s 2021 application period. Since the inception of its grants program, the Trust has awarded nearly $2.4 million … Read More
Reducing microscopic contaminants in the horse’s external environment is key to protecting equine respiratory health. Yet there’s always variables beyond the horse owner’s control: like coming into contact with another horse coping — likely unknowingly — with an infectious disease. This is when the horse’s internal environment has to be … Read More
Morris Animal Foundation, a leader in advancing animal health, recently announced the selection of five new equine behavior studies receiving funding in 2022. The studies will help veterinary scientists improve the well-being of horses. Dr. Wendy Koch, a veterinarian who has supported the Foundation for 30 years, provided funding for … Read More
In an ideal world, we could all care for our horses without worry over the costs. That planet, however, is not well populated. Most of us need to manage our horses on some sort of budget. Haygain can help. The global horse health company is well known for how its … Read More
Having a Game Plan The first line of defense against hoof disease is usually the farrier. While horse owners may want you to quickly eliminate a suspected hoof infection in one treatment (as part of the routine trimming and shoeing), it will be essential to provide sound advice in the … Read More
Barn with 6 stalls, paddocks, tack room, hay storage, separate shop area, fenced, raised bed garden area, gated entry, 3 wells, AND water rights! Delightful 1912 home features: remodeled farmhouse kitchen, wood floors, arched entryways, oversized finished, 2 car garage, plus parking for many more vehicles/toys in the shop. Note: … Read More
Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Training Facility; Notes: A horse at a training facility in King County has tested positive for Strangles The facility is working with private vet and owner placed voluntary quarantine on facility. For more information about Strangles go to: Strangles factsheet.
Source: Washington State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Facility Type: Private Facility; Notes: A horse at a private facility in Clark County has tested positive for Equine Influenza. The facility is working with private vet and is under a voluntary quarantine. For more information about Equine Influenza go to: Equine … Read More
Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Notes: • Orange county #1 (original EDCC notification #2438): 23 confirmed (2 EHM, 21 fever)- no change • Orange county #2 (not posted individually): 16 confirmed (2 EHM, 14 fever/mild signs)- no change • Orange county #3 (original EDCC notification #2455): 24 confirmed … Read More
The Northwest Horse Fair and Expo, presented by Akins Trailer Sales, will present an extensive equine expo full of fun for horse lovers, March 25 through 27 at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany! The Northwest Horse Fair, now in its 21st year, celebrates the spirit of the horse with extraordinary equestrians, world-class horse trainers and riders; … Read More
