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From My Saddle: Looking Back on Summer Rides

September 13, 2024 by Karen Pickering

Finally, Some Saddle Time! It’s been a crazy year. Many things are in the works and the one activity I love—riding— suffers the most. A couple of weeks ago I finally got some saddle time. Both my horse and I were rusty, but we managed to find a couple of …

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Outbreak Alerts: September 12, 2024 West Nile Virus in Franklin County, ID

September 12, 2024 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: State Department of Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: Unknown Number Exposed: Unknown Horse 1Age: 4Gender: GeldingBreed: Quarter Horse (QH)Clinical Signs: Down unable to rise, hind end most affectedConfirmation Date: 9/11/2024Vaccination Status: Unvaccinated See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

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6504 44th Ave NE, Olympia, WA 98516 – One-of-a-kind Equestrian Estate

September 13, 2024September 12, 2024 by Delinda Jokela - Real Estate Broker

One-of-a-kind Equestrian Estate in Olympia, WA

Welcome to 6504 44th Ave NE, Olympia, WA 98516, a one-of-a-kind equestrian estate. Nestled on 118 picturesque acres, this extraordinary property is a horse lover’s paradise, offering unparalleled facilities and luxurious living spaces. It is a peaceful, private retreat that is ten minutes to all the amenities of town and …

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2024 ETHOS Award Ceremony at National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

September 12, 2024 by Press

2024 Ethos Awards welcome sign at National Museum of Racing and Ethos Award recipients Mayisha Akbar, Lezlie Hiner, Patricia Kelly, Caitlin Gooch, Anastasia Curwood, and Ann and Dr. George Blair at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Images Courtesy LA Berry

The Ethos Awards Ceremony on Saturday morning, August 31, at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, NY, recognized black and brown equestrians and allies who are changing the narrative in equestrian sport: Mayisha Akbar, Dr. George and Ann Blair, Anastasia Curwood, Caitlin Gooch, Lezlie …

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Trail Savvy: Navigating Risks on the Trail

September 25, 2024September 11, 2024 by Robert Eversole

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A Guide for Equine Adventurers A few years ago, along the Canadian border in the Pasayten Wilderness, we noticed a thick smoke plume rising in the distance. Haze began to fill the basin where we camped. The plume was ominously between us and the direction of our route back to …

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Equine owners advised to act against EEE

September 10, 2024 by Press

Horse owners should take precautions to protect their animals against EEE and other mosquito-borne diseases, according to Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory experts. (Courtney Sacco/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Texas A&M AgriLife veterinarian recommends vaccinations to protect horses from mosquito-borne disease by Adam Russell A Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, expert advises horse owners to take proactive steps to protect their horses after cases of eastern equine encephalitis, EEE, infections in two Houston County horses were confirmed. These are the …

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Outbreak Alerts: September 09, 2024 West Nile Virus in Los Angeles County, CA

September 9, 2024 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: Unknown Horse 1: Age: 7Gender: MareBreed: Warmblood (WB)Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/28/2024Clinical Signs: ataxia (all 4 limbs), muscle fasciculationsConfirmation Date: 9/6/2024Horse Status: Affected And AliveVaccination Status: Undervaccinated Comments: The sixth (6th) case of West Nile Virus in California in 2024 was confirmed in Los Angeles County. …

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Outbreak Alerts: September 06, 2024 West Nile Virus in Tooele County, UT

September 9, 2024 by Equine Disease Communication Center

Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Source: Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: 5Number Euthanized: 1Facility Type: Private Facility See past published Outbreak Alerts: https://nwhorsesource.com/category/news/alerts

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Business Profile: Perrydale Trails and Rebecca Herron

September 12, 2024September 9, 2024 by Northwest Horse Source

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A Place to Train, Learn, and Enjoy Your Trail Horse How and why did you get started in business?After 25 years of judging, training, and instructing in the horse world, I wanted something different to do. Upon retiring from judging, my husband and I began camping and trail riding with …

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Feature Story: Firestorm Equestrian Drill Team

September 7, 2024September 7, 2024 by Northwest Horse Source

Photos by Jesse Maier – Mustang Blaze Media

Washington State Drill Team was Born from Passion by Tricia Reed The sport of equestrian drill is active in Washington State, with two to four competitions each year. Most drill teams practice over seven months of the year and develop programs that help them succeed in drill competitions. Equestrian drill …

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